I agree, adds Pete Najarian.
I agree, adds Pete Najarian.
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BUYBACK BOOM
What does it mean for the market when a record number of companies announce buybacks?
Buybacks occur all time for a wide number of reasons, explains Jeff Macke. I think we’re seeing more this year because companies have strong balance sheets and need to do something with that cash. Both IBM (IBM) and Cisco (CSCO) are examples.
Take a look at Chesapeake (CHK), counsels Pete Najarian. Someone from the board is buying a large number of shares. I think when an officer of the company puts his or her own money on the line it speaks volumes. Probably more than a broad based corporate buyback.
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