Nordstrom resumes dividend

Nordstrom Inc. said late Wednesday it is reinstating a quarterly dividend, with the company’s board of directors approving a quarterly dividend of 19 cents a share payable April 13 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 28. Nordstrom shares rose 1.2% in the extended session after ending the regular trading day up 3.3%.

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