Barclays Predictions For 2017: Dividends And Buybacks To Increase Further

Another day another set of predictions from Wall Street analysts for 2017. This time the predictions come from Barclays' US Equity Strategy team headed by Jonathan Glionna and Eric Slover, CFA.

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Glionna and Slover have outlined five predictions they think will take place in 2017. The calls are based on the duo's expectations for earnings growth, dividend growth, buyback stagnation and capital appreciation. All in all, after a steady 2016, Barclays' analysts are expecting more of the same next year.

Barclays: Five Predictions For 2017

Glionna and Slover's first...