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3 Companies Growing Shareholder Value Through Aggressive Stock Buybacks

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The practice is so powerful that Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway doesn't even bother paying a dividend -- choosing instead to reward shareholders by growing the business and repurchasing shares. I think the deal makes sense, as did the share buybacks, and the acquisition of Masonite will hopefully add even more value for shareholders.

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The New Year Is Here and Disney Has an Exciting Present for Shareholders

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10 to shareholders as of Dec. He's aiming to get streaming spending under control, boost profits, and reward shareholders. Shareholders have been disillusioned by Disney's ongoing challenges, and Disney stock is up just 6% this year, sharply underperforming the market. Management said that it would issue a dividend of $0.30

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Amazon Wants to Launch Satellites. Shareholders Launch a Lawsuit.

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This decision to not hire the low-cost provider may have caused Amazon (and by extension, shareholders including the Cleveland Bakers and Teamsters Pension Fund) to overpay by "hundreds of millions of dollars." That's money that by rights belongs to Amazon's shareholders. billion, probably closer to $3.8

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Does Carvana's Debt Deal Set Shareholders Up for Losses?

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Nonetheless, the deal, which eliminates most of its near-term debt obligations, appears to be financed mainly on the backs of shareholders. 2: Stock issuance Moreover, the company has implicitly told shareholders it will reduce the stock price by issuing up to $1 billion worth of additional shares. Reason No. Reason No. Reason No.

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What Does This Major Shift Mean for Disney Shareholders?

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Being a shareholder in Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) hasn't been a lot of fun lately (trust me, I'm one of them), unless you enjoy roller-coaster rides with lots of twists and turns. Let's see what this is all about and how it affects shareholders. What should Disney shareholders think?

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Shareholders reject Brookfield-EIG bid to acquire Origin Energy

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The post Shareholders reject Brookfield-EIG bid to acquire Origin Energy appeared first on PE Hub. AustralianSuper plays a key role in preventing the takeover of the ASX-listed energy generator and retailer.

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CRISPR Therapeutics Just Slashed Its Staff by 10%. Should Shareholders Be Worried?

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8 from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the approval of exa-cel, their candidate to treat or cure sickle cell disease (SCD), the move is apt to rustle some feathers among shareholders. If you're a shareholder already, you've probably come to terms with that.