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The Debate Over Share Buybacks, Explained
Companies on the S&P 500 have poured more than $5.3 trillion into repurchasing their own shares since 2010. WSJ explains how stock buybacks work, and why there's debate over whether or not they're good for the economy.
January 6, 2020
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WSJ Glossary
Markets and economics are complex. It's easy to be overwhelmed by a sea of wonky indicators and lose track of why they matter. This series breaks down the basic terms and ideas that move the markets.