Companies reluctance to split their shares boosts average price of S&P 500.

Number of S&P 500 companies paying dividends is highest in 12 years.

Number of S&P 500 companies paying dividends is highest in 12 years.

Decision would confirm exchange's role as venue for biggest tech companies.

Decision would confirm exchange's role as venue for biggest tech companies.

Companies doing buybacks and paying dividends performed best in S&P 500.

Companies doing buybacks and paying dividends performed best in S&P 500.

Low rates and valuations drive companies; shows confidence in the exconomy.