1 Dividend Stock Just Got Bigger

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The following video is from this week's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, along with Jason Moser and Joe Magyer, analyze the latest business news. PetSmart is increasing its dividend by 18%. The company also announced a plan to buy back $525 million in stock. In this segment, the guys discuss both moves and analyze how PetSmart is doing against other major retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Target. With shares trading at an all-time high, is now the time to buy?

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At the time thisarticle was published Chris Hillowns no shares of any of the companies mentioned.Motley Fool newsletter serviceshave recommended buying shares of PetSmart and creating a diagonal call position in Wal-Mart Stores. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days.

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