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Understanding stock buybacks

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 ~ Geoff Considine

The increase in stock buybacks is an important trend. This post explores the basics of buybacks and some of the controversy they inspire. Companies must choose how best to use their earnings. They can pursue new growth opportunities, they can pay dividends or they can purchase their own stock, a stock buyback (also referred to … Continue reading Understanding stock buybacks

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