thejapantimes, Japanese companies are increasing dividends and share buybacks at a record pace, providing support to a market that was on the verge of a correction and responding to pressure from the Tokyo Stock Exchange to improve capital efficiency and valuations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/15/markets/record-dividends-buybacks-anchor-for-japanese-stocks/ #business #markets #stocks #japaneseeconomy #tse