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Chris Van Hollen: “Stock buybacks are primarily a way for corporations to increase the share price.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2018
Stock buybacks are primarily a way for corporations to increase the share price.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen explains the purpose of stock buybacks in relation to corporate finance.

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