Key Takeaways The Ensign Group raised its dividend to 7 cents a share, marking its fifth increase in five years.IVR declared a 36-cent dividend for January 2026, reflecting a 17.3% yield after multiple hikes.ABM Industries, Franklin Resources and Norwood Financial all announced higher dividends in December.The U.S. markets ended the final trading week of 2025 on a mixed note. Investors' optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) growth is offset by caution regarding the Federal Reserve's policy signals. Des ...