Best Buy's repurchase of $3 billion of its stock during the past 28 months is a perfect example of why buybacks are a waste of money. More
Buybacks
AOL Plans $600M Share Buyback, Special Dividend
AOL announced on Monday that it would repurchased $600 million in shares and issue a special dividend in December to return $1.1 billion to shareholders. More
Hey, Government, AIG Wants Its Shares Back
Insurer AIG is looking to buy back shares currently owned by the U.S. Treasury, meaning the government could soon be a minority stakeholder. More
Green Mountain Cuts Outlook, Plans Buyback
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters saw its profits grow and beat estimates in Q3, but announced plans for a buyback after lowering its forecast for the year. More
Herbalife Announces Gains in Q2, Increases Dividend
Herbalife announced strong Q2 earnings and also upped its dividend Monday, sending the stock up 5% in early after-hours trading. More
17 Companies Spending $2 Billion on Stock Buybacks Every Year
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
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
