share buybacks
Company buys itself
Share buybacks are when a company purchases its own stock from shareholders, reducing the number of shares in circulation.
This typically increases the value of remaining shares and earnings per share.
Companies use buybacks to return cash to shareholders as an alternative to dividends, or to signal confidence in the stock: The tech giant announced a $50 billion share buyback program.
Critics argue buybacks prioritize short-term stock prices over long-term investment.
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