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UK dividends saw a welcome rise in Q4 2025, but the full year told a different story as companies poured billions into share buybacks instead of boosting payouts. Is this trend hurting income investors or setting up for bigger gains down the line?
Financial market analysis from 29/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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People who succeed in the stock market also accept periodic losses, setbacks, and unexpected occurrences. Calamitous drops do not scare them out of the game.
— Peter Lynch
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