​Corporate Buybacks: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing – Tyler Durden

Corporate Buybacks: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Corporate buybacks have become a hot topic, drawing criticism from regulators and policymakers. In recent years, Washington, D.C., has considered proposals to tax or limit them. Historically, buybacks were banned as a form of market manipulation, but in 1982, the SEC legalized open-market repurchases through Rule 10b-18. Although intended to offer companies flexibility in managing capital, buybacks have evolved into tools often serving executive interests over broader shareholder value. This article explores the mechanics of buybacks, how they impact markets, and whether they truly return capital to…  — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More