Glencore ups dividend and restarts $1bn buyback as earnings fall
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Glencore PLC has increased its dividend and announced a $1 billion share buyback despite a 16% drop in earnings due to weaker commodity prices, particularly coal.
February 19, 2025 | 8:30 am
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Glencore PLC has increased its dividend and announced a $1 billion share buyback to counteract a 16% drop in earnings due to weaker commodity prices.
The increase in dividend and the $1 billion buyback are positive signals to investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future despite the earnings drop. This could lead to a short-term positive impact on the stock price.
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