Some of the biggest buyback announcements this year came from tech giants such as $Alphabet-C(GOOG.US)$ $Alphabet-A(GOOGL.US)$ , $Apple(AAPL.US)$ and $Meta Platforms(META.US)$ , formerly known as Facebook.
Understanding the Criticisms and Data
Critics argue that buybacks can be used to manipulate share prices, contribute to excessive executive compensation, and limit cash available for investment opportunities, thereby sacrificing growth and pro...