After years on the rise, stock buybacks are declining. But several companies still spend billions on buybacks each year -- though they don't always pay off. More
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The (Nearly) Impossible-to-Replicate … AutoZone?
AutoZone has enjoyed an uncanny amount of success with its glut of stock buybacks -- a feat many other companies have tried (and failed) to repeat. More
Why Apple’s Buyback Plan Misses the Mark
It won't really slow dilution, and it's very likely to lead to more costly and ineffective buybacks down the road. Apple could have taken a better approach. More
VIDEO: Navellier’s Stocks to Buy on CNBC
InvestorPlace's Louis Navellier talks about the favorable stock buyback environment, as well as some of his stock picks. More
5 Buyback Companies That Aren’t Buys
Warren Buffett's recent foray into share repurchases isn't a signal to investors that they are always a good thing. More
Why IBM’s Stock Buybacks Miss the Mark
IBM has done well by shareholders, but it could have done even better if it put more of its cash into dividend payout than into stock buybacks. More
Amgen’s Buyback History Doesn’t Sparkle
Amgen is enjoying a nice run-up since its December stock buyback. But will it end up having been the best deal for shareholders? More
