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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The ex-dividend date for General Electric (NYSE: GE) is tomorrow, February 21, 2013. Owners of shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 19 cents per share. At a price of $23.75 as of 9:31 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 3.3%.
Subject to declaration by the Board of Directors, we generally pay dividends on our common stock on the 16th of March, June, September and December to shareholders of record on the Friday closest to the 15th of February, May, August and November. Duke Energy does not set the Ex-Date, which is based on external market factors. This website and information contained on this website should not be relied upon for investment purposes. You should consult with your investment advisor if you are considering investing in Duke Energy, including whether your investment qualifies for an upcoming dividend.