These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action.

Highlights
ConAgra Foods (CAG) – up 3%
Merck (MRK) – up 1%
Lorillard Inc. (LO) – up 1%
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) – up 1%
American Capital Agency (AGNC) – up 1%

Lowlights
Suncor Energy (SU) – down 7%
Hess Corp (HES) – down 7%
Seagate Technology (STX) – down 7%
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) – down 7%
Macy’s (M) – down 6%

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