Share buybacks reach a new record in Europe ($17 billion in August and $170 billion year-to-date), keeping stock markets at record highs

Share buybacks reach a new record in Europe ($17 billion in August and $170 billion year-to-date), keeping stock markets at record highs thecorner.eu

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