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Irish companies halt share buybacks after record spending

Irish public companies have sharply reduced or suspended share buybacks after spending a record €7.2 billion the previous year. The shift indicates a more cautious corporate market stance.

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Reduced buybacks can signal weaker confidence and remove a source of support for equity prices.

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  1. Irish plcs slam the brakes on share buybacks after spending record €7.2bn last year ↗irishtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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