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Why Dividend Payers Are Pausing Buybacks in 2026
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend among dividend-paying companies: pausing or reducing share buybacks to protect and grow dividends. With the 10-year Treasury at 4.71 percent and equity markets showing mixed signals, they examine why companies like Verizon and Johnson & Johnson might favor dividends over buybacks. They break down how buyback pauses impact dividend sustainability, the signals it sends to income investors, and what it means for your portfolio. Using real data from the last week—such as Verizon's 2.4 percent five-day gain and Johnson & Johnson's…
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