Why Stock Buybacks Won't Save the Market This Time

Some investors have blindly trusted Wall Street's "buy the dips" mantra ever since 2009. And companies have obliged by spending some $2.3 trillion...

Beat the Market by 30% Riding Tech Stock Buybacks

In just the first six months of 2015, U.S. firms spent more than a quarter of a trillion dollars on share buybacks.

And federal data...

What Are the Stock Buyback Benefits for Investors?

Retail investors can reap a number of stock buyback benefits.

But it's important to understand how buybacks work when determining if...

It's Time to Fix the Stock Buyback "Con Game"

Stock buybacks have hit record levels - but what's driving the growth is dangerous for you and our economy.

Total stock buybacks for...

Company Stock Buybacks: Good or Bad?

Company stock buybacks sound innocent enough: a stock buyback occurs when a company repurchases its own shares.

But the effect is...

Are Stock Buybacks Good for Investors?

Stock buybacks are hitting pre-recessionary levels, leaving observers wondering: Are stock buybacks good for investors? Some companies may use it...

Why Stock Buybacks are More Harmful Than You Think

Companies flush with cash are increasingly engaging in stock buybacks - taking money and buying back some of their own shares.

During ...

Intel's (Nasdaq:INTC) $6 Billion Buyback Scheme Is a Warning Sign – Not a Buy Signal

With the world going through so much fast-paced change, high-tech execs need to keep their eyes clearly focused on the future.

Sadly,...

It Looks Like the Market Is Saying "OMG"

Today I want to talk about a few things I've been scratching my head over lately.

First, about those polls leading up to the presidential...

What Wall Street Will Never Tell You About Stock Buybacks

Every time I hear a Wall Street analyst extolling the virtues of stock buybacks I just want to scream.

"Don't fall for the...

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