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Dividends News 18 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

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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Reckitt Benckiser share price rises as buyback update lands and £1.6bn dividend vote looms

Reckitt Benckiser share price rises as buyback update lands and £1.6bn dividend vote looms

Reckitt shares rose 0.7% to 6,150 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the company disclosed further buybacks, with shares held in treasury. Investors are focused on the Jan. 27 vote on a proposed £1.6 billion special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation. The dividend, if approved, would pay 235 pence per share on Feb. 20.
21 January 2026
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BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.5% to 4,350 pence in early London trading after a new buyback update. The company bought 108,254 shares on Jan. 19, set for cancellation. Investors await the Feb. 12 earnings report and upcoming dividend payments. Global market jitters persist after renewed U.S. tariff threats.
20 January 2026
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Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:05 GMT — Regular session Pennon Group Plc shares climbed roughly 2.4% to near 558 pence by mid-morning on Monday, gaining ground despite the FTSE 250 index sliding almost 1%. (Barclays Smart Investor) This move is significant since the stock is behaving like a classic defensive play: it’s finding buyers even as the broader market slips, anchored in a UK sector where dividends often hold the spotlight. Investors face a firm schedule ahead. Pennon goes ex-dividend on Jan. 29, so anyone buying shares after that won’t get the upcoming interim payout. That dividend is set to
19 January 2026
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Experian dividend payout in pounds: New FX rate set as Jan 21 update looms

Experian dividend payout in pounds: New FX rate set as Jan 21 update looms

LONDON, Jan 19, 2026, 07:45 (GMT) Experian shares will draw attention as London opens on Monday, following the credit data company’s announcement of the sterling conversion rate for its first interim dividend. It’s a minor move but one that factors into income estimates. (TechStock²) The timing is crucial as Experian’s next trading update is just days off, with the dividend payment date looming to keep focus sharp. According to the company’s financial calendar, the third-quarter trading update is set for Jan. 21, while the first interim dividend payment falls on Feb. 6. (Experian) Experian pegged the conversion rate at 1
19 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

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 18:28 EST — Market closed Qualcomm (QCOM) slipped 1.2% on Friday, ending the day at $159.42. Throughout the session, the stock fluctuated between $162.49 and $159.22. Chip stocks rallied on Friday, pushing the iShares Semiconductor ETF up 2.1% as U.S. indexes closed in positive territory. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shortening the trading week ahead. (Reuters) Timing is crucial for Qualcomm, cutting down the number of trading days left for new catalysts. The tape has been volatile, bouncing on rate expectations and early earnings cues. On top of
19 January 2026
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Costco stock price edges higher before holiday break as filings, dividend dates come into view

Costco stock price edges higher before holiday break as filings, dividend dates come into view

New York, January 18, 2026, 10:43 EST — Market closed. Shares of Costco Wholesale (COST.O) edged up 0.7% to close at $963.61 on Friday. Investors appeared to be positioning themselves ahead of a U.S. trading week shortened by the holidays, with an eye on upcoming sales and earnings reports from the retailer. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, leaving Tuesday’s open with tighter room for positioning and heightened sensitivity to news. For Costco, the key driver remains the monthly sales report. Costco often behaves like a “defensive growth” stock during market turbulence — its
18 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

SYDNEY, Jan 18, 2026, 22:17 AEDT On Jan. 18, Motley Fool Australia contributor Tristan Harrison recommended income investors consider L1 Long Short Fund (ASX: LSF) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX: SOL) as solid picks for dividend-paying stocks to generate “passive income.” (The Motley Fool) The chatter around ASX dividend stocks has picked up again as the local market climbs, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing Friday at its highest since October 2025, according to News Corp’s news.com.au. (News.com.au) This week, Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler told The Australian the average yield on ASX 200 stocks sits near 3.3%. That number
18 January 2026
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Experian stock in focus as dividend FX rate set ahead of Jan. 21 update

Experian stock in focus as dividend FX rate set ahead of Jan. 21 update

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:54 GMT — The market has closed. Experian shares are set to draw attention when London trading restarts, following the credit data firm’s announcement of the pound conversion rate for its initial interim dividend—a procedural step that still impacts yield figures. The FTSE 100 stock ended Friday’s session at 3,296 pence, down 1.0%. (Yahoo Finance) The update arrives just days ahead of the company’s fiscal third-quarter trading statement, offering investors a new glimpse into demand for credit decisioning, identity, and fraud tools among banks and other lenders. (Experian) Experian announced the exchange rate for converting the
18 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock slips into long weekend despite new dividend; QCOM earnings on Feb. 4 in focus

Qualcomm stock slips into long weekend despite new dividend; QCOM earnings on Feb. 4 in focus

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:49 (EST) — Market closed. Qualcomm dropped 1.2% Friday, closing at $159.42. The Nasdaq stock swung between $159.22 and $162.49, with roughly 12 million shares changing hands. Qualcomm shares slipped, leaving the stock heading into a lengthy U.S. market weekend with limited opportunity for follow-up moves. With markets shut Monday, the next trading week will be shorter than usual. Why this matters now: Qualcomm has rolled out corporate updates, yet traders stick to their usual script — gearing up for earnings, tracking the chip sector, and keeping positions lean as liquidity dries up. Qualcomm’s next
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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