This year has been a great one for dividend investors. Countless companies have already increased their payouts, with many hiking them by 10% or more. Several others will likely give their investors a big raise this year. Microsoft (MSFT -0.71%), Starbucks (SBUX 0.12%), and MPLX (MPLX -0.49%) appear poised to hike their payouts in 2024. Here's why that makes them appealing options for dividend growth investors. 1. A dividend growth machine Microsoft might not offer a big dividend yield (it's currently aroun ...