More companies raising dividends By: MarketWatch September 21, 2012 at 14:30 PM EDT Eight companies in the S&P 500 announced payout increases this week, as firms look for ways to spend some of their record cash hoards. Read More >> Related Stocks: American Tower Corp A ConAgra Foods Fifth Third Bancorp Lennox International McDonald's Corp Microsoft Nike Inc Texas Instruments Western Asset Mortgage Capital Yum Brands