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Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva shares fell 0.6% to 659.8 pence in London Thursday, with trailing dividend yields at 5.6%. The insurer’s next earnings report is set for March 5. Commentary flagged forecast yields near 6% for 2025-26, though the board has not approved dividends beyond the latest interim payout. Aviva reported a £1.07 billion interim profit and a 206% Solvency II cover ratio for 2025.
22 January 2026
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Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

Lloyds shares rose 1.8% to 103.25p in early London trading, surpassing the £1 mark ahead of full-year results due Jan. 29. UBS raised its price target to 103p but kept a neutral rating, citing post-2026 growth uncertainty. Analyst consensus puts the 12-month target at 101.11p, below the current price. Retail investors are watching for dividend prospects, with forecasts suggesting only modest gains.
22 January 2026
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British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land signed 882,000 sq ft of leases in the third quarter, 8.5% above estimated rental value, and kept its earnings forecast. The company reported 1.8 million sq ft under offer and said retail park occupancy stands at 99%. UK inflation rose in December, but analysts expect the Bank of England to cut rates three times this year. Investors remain cautious about dividend risks despite British Land’s 5.5% yield.
22 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco shares rose 1.9% to $982.86 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a new SEC filing showed shareholders rejected a “greenwashing” risk audit proposal but backed the board and executive pay. The company set Jan. 30 as the record date for its $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Investors now await Costco’s earnings call on March 5.
22 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock price slips into long weekend as investors eye dividend, board change and earnings

Qualcomm stock price slips into long weekend as investors eye dividend, board change and earnings

Qualcomm shares fell 1.2% to $159.42 Friday, underperforming a 2.1% gain in the iShares Semiconductor ETF. Director Christopher D. Young will resign at the 2026 annual meeting, citing new CEO duties at Vertex, Inc. Qualcomm declared a $0.89 quarterly dividend, payable March 26 to holders of record by March 5. The Q1 FY26 earnings call is scheduled for Feb. 4.
19 January 2026
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Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.
18 January 2026
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Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138) jumps 4% on dividend day as China tightens margin rules

Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138) jumps 4% on dividend day as China tightens margin rules

Foxconn Industrial Internet shares jumped 4.2% to 63.00 yuan Friday in Shanghai, with turnover at 16.42 billion yuan and net inflows of 13.18 billion yuan from large orders. The stock went ex-dividend, reflecting a 0.33 yuan per share payout. New margin-financing rules take effect Jan. 19. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.26% to 4,101.91.
17 January 2026
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Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

Costco shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $963.61 after the company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to shareholders on record Jan. 30. U.S. stock markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reopen Tuesday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.06% Friday, while the Dow fell 0.17%. Fed officials signaled no imminent policy shift ahead of the Jan. 27-28 meeting.
17 January 2026
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 6% after dividend boost; what to watch next for AG

First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 6% after dividend boost; what to watch next for AG

First Majestic Silver shares rose 5.8% to $21.50 Friday after reporting record 2025 silver output and forecasting 2026 production of up to 14.4 million ounces. Spot silver fell 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce after hitting a record $93.57 Thursday, but remains up over 12% for the week. U.S. markets will close Monday for the holiday, with traders watching Tuesday’s session and First Majestic’s Feb. 19 earnings.
17 January 2026
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Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

Experian shares fell 1.02% to 3,296 pence Friday after the company set a £1=$1.33804 exchange rate for its 21.25 cent interim dividend, translating to about 15.88 pence per share. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.04% to 10,235.29. Experian will report third-quarter trading for FY26 on Jan. 21. The company issued 81,305 shares under its UK Sharesave plan in the latest six-month period.
17 January 2026
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OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC shares closed at S$20.44 on Friday, up 0.34%, with 5.2 million shares traded. The bank’s Sydney branch has applied to list A$1.2 billion in floating-rate bonds on the Singapore Exchange, set to start trading Jan. 16. Investors await OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25 for updates on dividends and margins. Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend.
17 January 2026
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  • Morgan Stanley Revises Walmart Forecast Amid High Inflation Pressure
    May 24, 2026, 2:54 PM EDT. Morgan Stanley has reset its forecast for Walmart, citing high inflation impacting costs, particularly in fuel and healthcare. These rising expenses could trim the retailer's near-term profits. Despite these challenges, Walmart's operational strength, described as its 'flywheel,' suggests a potential for resilience and growth. Investors and analysts are watching closely to see how these cost pressures affect Walmart's shares moving forward.

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