Shell reported a 16% drop in profit for 2024 on Thursday amid weakness in oil and gas prices and in demand, but shares rose after it raised its dividend by 4%. The oil major also announced a $3.5 billion share buyback for the current quarter,

Comcast's board has raised the cable giant's quarterly dividend by 6.5%, to 33 cents from 31 cents, and approved a new $15 billion share-repurchase program. The new payout, equal to $1.32 a year, represents an annual yield of about 3.53% based on Wednesday's closing price of $37.36, up from 3.32%.

Media and technology Comcast Corp. (CMCSK) announced Thursday that it increased its dividend by 6.5% year-over-year, to $1.32 per

PHILADELPHIA - Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) disclosed an increase in its annual dividend and the authorization of a substantial share repurchase program. The company's dividend has been raised by $0.