How to identify dividend growth stocks?

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Why US debt ceiling should be feared?
Political turmoil and the threat of default in the United State are raising concerns about the disastrous effects that a lowering of the US credit rating would have on the world economy. Even talking about not raising the debt limit and risking default has economic consequences that impact consumer sentiment and spending. The odds are still overwhelming that the debt ceiling will be raised and default avoided. But more serious investors are asking what was once an unthinkable question: What would happen if America defaulted on its debt? Read on to find out... (Bloomberg)

Why India is not nearing a crisis?
India continues to struggle, grappling with low growth and relatively high inflation. Economic data in 2013 have not been encouraging. Consumption is slowing down. Manufacturing is not picking up. Yet this person believes India is not in crisis mode. Read on to find out why... (Cable News Network)

How the US shutdown is hurting Indian start-ups...
As the US government shutdown enters its second week, there are already signs that business is starting to suffer. Companies are suffering not only from nervousness about the impact of the hiatus on the world economy, but also from being deprived of access to vital information provided by the commerce department. Even Indian start-up companies are suffering from US shutdown. Read on to find out how... (Business Insider)

How social media is helping the growth of small businesses in India...
As of December2012, there were more than one billion members on Facebook, nearly 500 million Twitter users, and approximately 200 million LinkedIn members. Developing an effective social media marketing strategy can allow small businesses to reach out and actively engage with prospective customers that they may not have been able to connect with using other marketing channels. Indian small businesses have also joined the bandwagon and are using social media to grow. Read on to find out how... (Forbesindia)

How to identify dividend growth stocks?
In recent years, investors with longer time horizons and a greater tolerance for risk have increasingly turned to dividend-paying stocks in favour of bonds. In addition to providing income and the potential for capital appreciation, dividend-paying stocks also tend to outperform the broader stock market over the long-term. But within the universe of dividend stocks is another segment that has provided even better returns over time - stocks with growing dividends. So how does one identify dividend growth stocks? Read on to find out... (Seeking Alpha)