Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Several companies have been delivering positive news to shareholders lately, including announcements of higher dividend payouts. A company opts to raise its dividend when confident in its current standing and cash-generating abilities. Of course, it also reflects the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders, which is undoubtedly encouraging.Three companies — NetEase (NTES) , Verisk Analytics (VRSK) , and Waste Management (WM) — recently declared dividend hikes. For those with an appetite for ...