Just 48 companies decreased their dividend payment in the first quarter, while almost 400 increased their payout.
Companies on both sides of the pond are still wary of investing in growth.
The software giant plans to boost operating expenses by as much as 5 percent in its next fiscal year after a year of expense reductions.
The Greek crisis spawns concerns about financing throughout the region.
Businesses of all sizes are paying their bills more quickly, though modestly so, suggesting a slight easing of cash concerns.
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