Hi ODONNELL23 Dec 2018 17:54
Sorry for delay in getting back. After closely watching the market on Monday and Tuesday, needed a break! Yes, it's the old story here, share buybacks or increase the dividend. They say in the October report and trading update, that the dividend will be held for next year, unless marked change in general conditions. A broad statement to cover the current brexit situation in the UK, I guess? Also, note the emphasis on putting shareholders first, as they are financially doing ok, but cannot do much in current situation, an interesting viewpoint, as another poster here remarked, what do you reckon?
Anyway, earlier in the week I was looking for a solid income stock, while prices were down. It was a close choice between AV. CRST, and BP. Although also SSE and BDEV were possible. Ended up buying a few more of AV.
The Dow didn't help much, this last week either, unless you're looking to buy!! Although in the UK, things could certainly fall further, at the moment who knows? Let's hope for the best, anyway. :-)
Hope you and the family in good health.