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Jonathan Clements: Bought And Paid For: Stock Buybacks

TedTed
in The Bullpen
FYI: STOCK BUYBACKS are here to stay. The Securities and Exchange Commission opened the door in 1982, when it ruled that companies could repurchase their own stock without triggering accusations of share price manipulation. Ever since, more and more companies have taken advantage. Indeed, in recent years, U.S. corporations have spent more money buying back their own shares than paying out dividends.

Good news? I see both plusses and minuses. Here are the plusses:
Regards,
Ted
http://www.humbledollar.com/2017/10/bought-and-paid-for/
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