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What Record Stock Buybacks Signal (August 11, 2025)

Management Consulted Season 2 Episode 25

Stock buybacks are hitting all-time highs in 2025, led by big banks and tech giants like Apple and Alphabet. 

In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack what a buyback is, why companies do it, and what this surge signals about corporate balance sheets, sector trends, and the strength of the U.S. economy.

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Chapters:

  • 03:38 Understanding Stock Buybacks
  • 06:47 The Mechanics of Buybacks and Their Implications
  • 09:41 Current Trends in Stock Buybacks
  • 12:41 Sector-Specific Insights on Buybacks
  • 15:34 The Role of Major Companies in Buybacks
  • 18:31 Evaluating the Impact of Buybacks on the Economy
  • 21:27 Conclusion and Future Considerations

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