Glonghui January 6 | UBS Group predicts that the probability of dividend cuts across Global regions and Industries is 22.9%, but the USA remains the safest region for dividends, with an expected dividend cut probability of 6.2%. The firm states that most Industries in the USA appear relatively safe. However, Japan is considered the preferred region for dividend growth, with an expected growth rate of 9.9%. The firm recommends Exxon Mobil, noting its dividend yield of 3.7%, with 9.8 billion USD returned to Shareholders in the third quarter, and increasing the fourth quarter dividend to 0.99 USD per share. Although the stock's performance last year lagged behind the market, it still recorded slight growth. The firm also recommends Pepsi and Johnson & Johnson, with dividend yields exceeding 3%. McDonald's has a dividend yield of 2.5%, and although the stock has fallen about 1% over the past 12 months, the company has increased its dividend for 48 consecutive years.