On the recordDecember 10, 2018
The priorities of these corporations are clear--buying back shares can boost a company's stock price, which can mean even bigger bonuses for corporate executives.
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congress.govElizabeth Warren: “The priorities of these corporations are clear--buying back shares can boost a company's stock price, which can mean…”
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Warren critiques corporate priorities favoring stock buybacks over worker investment.
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