This Dividend Aristocrat Just Gave Investors a Great Early Christmas Gift

Christmas hasn't arrived yet, even though the Hallmark Channel has been airing Christmas movies since October. You still have a little over a week to finish your shopping.

Some investors have already received a nice present, though. One of the strongest Dividend Aristocrats on the market recently gave shareholders a great early Christmas gift. Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) announced a dividend increase on Dec. 11. There's a lot about this dividend hike for investors to like.

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