Daily Dividend Report: RCII, NECB, ASBI, PFE, ABT

Rent A Center Incorporated (RCII) announced its quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share, an increase of about 31% over its prior dividend in September of 16 cents. The rental furniture company said Monday that the dividend will be paid on Jan. 24, 2013 to shareholders of record on Jan. 3, 2013.