Bloomberg on 1-3-14 concluded extensive research and decided that companies are going to increase their dividend dramatically in 2014.  Further, Bloomberg identified twelve companies that should lead the way on this upcoming payout to shareholders.  The following video details specifics about the expected dividend payout, and insight on how to decide whether to pay dividends.

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/2014-the-year-of-dividend-growth-5OsUteqhSQq~HUjQPKIirg.html