Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)

UPDATE 2-Lockmaker Assa Abloy boosts dividend, but wary on outlook

Assa Abloy, the world's biggest lockmaker, raised its dividend more than expected as it met quarterly profit forecasts on Friday, signalling its confidence even as it braces for an uncertain economic outlook. The Swedish group reported a 28% increase in fourth-quarter operating profit to 5.15 billion Swedish crowns ($49.62 billion) from 4.01 billion a year-earlier.