Boosting Dividends: 3 Stocks Increase Payouts by 15% to 33%

Three dividend stocks have increased their payouts by 15% to 33%. Applied Materials (AMAT) raised its dividend by 15% after a 140% total return over the past year. Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) boosted its dividend by 18% following a 50% total return. Both companies operate in hot industries such as semiconductors and precious metals.