In a world where 10-year treasury notes are yielding a measly 1.6%, income investors have to shop outside of the fixed-income department. Where will you find good picks for your income portfolio? Well, this real estate investment trust (REIT) with.

New York, NY — For the fourth consecutive quarter, Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET) has elected to raise its dividend to shareholders. On Thursday, the home furnishings manufacturer declared a payout of $0.10 per share, to be paid on August.

New York, NY — For the sixth consecutive quarter, Antero Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:AM) has elected to slightly raise its distribution. On Thursday, the partnership declared a payout of $0.25 per unit, to be paid on August 24 to stockholders.

Business is volatile in the oil patch, but one energy producer is pumping out consistent returns for shareholders. On Thursday, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase in the company’s dividend from an.

Low interest rates have made it difficult for financial institutions, but one bank is finding ways to reward shareholders. On Wednesday, Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN), the parent company of Lake City Bank, announced that its board of directors approved a.

Isn’t it great that the company making your strawberry jam can also provide you with an increasing stream of income? On Wednesday, J M Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.75.

New York, NY — For the seventh year in a row, Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has elected to slightly raise its quarterly dividend. On Tuesday, the Columbus-based engine maker declared a payout of $1.025 per share, to be paid on September.

Housekeeping may not be the sexiest business in the world, but it has been a profitable formula for investors. On Tuesday, Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) stock announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18375 per common share, representing a 0.7% increase.