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Buybacks vs. Dividends: Which is the Smarter Capital Return Strategy in Today’s US Market?

For decades, the ultimate sign of a company's financial health and maturity was its reliable, steadily growing dividend. Think of the "Dividend Aristocrats"—household names like Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson—whose…

Gideon January 29, 2026

Stock Buybacks

Main Street vs. Wall Street: The Growing Political Backlash Against Stock Buybacks

In the intricate dance of the American economy, two powerful forces often move to different rhythms. On one side is Main Street—a metaphor for the local economies of small businesses, workers,…

Alex January 29, 2026

Stock Buybacks

The Signal and The Substance: What a Major Buyback Announcement Truly Tells the Market

In the grand theater of corporate finance, few announcements command the immediate, rapt attention of investors quite like a major stock buyback program. A company declares its intention to spend…

Gideon January 28, 2026

Stock Buybacks

Buybacks Under the Microscope: How the New 1% Tax is Reshaping Corporate Strategy in the USA

For decades, the share buyback has been a cornerstone of corporate financial strategy in the United States. A mechanism for returning capital to shareholders, it has been lauded by executives…

Matt Hardy January 28, 2026

Stock Buybacks

Beyond the Headline: A CEO’s Guide to Communicating Your Buyback Strategy to Investors

The press release is drafted, the board has approved, and the market is about to learn that your company is authorizing a multi-billion dollar share repurchase program. The headline flashes…

Evan Stubs January 27, 2026

Stock Buybacks

The Double-Edged Sword: Are Record Buybacks Boosting Your Portfolio or Hurting the US Economy?

In the bustling ecosystem of American finance, few corporate activities generate as much fervent support and vehement criticism as the stock buyback. Also known as share repurchases, buybacks have become…

Alex January 27, 2026

Inflation & Interest

The “Higher for Longer” Era: What Sustained High Interest Rates Mean for US Businesses and Investors

For over a decade following the 2008 financial crisis, the economic landscape was defined by a singular, pervasive reality: cheap money. Interest rates were anchored near zero, and central bank…

Alex January 26, 2026

Inflation & Interest

Diverging Paths: A State-by-State Look at Inflation in the USA

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announces the monthly inflation rate, it delivers a single number that dominates headlines and fuels political and economic discourse. A figure like 3.2%…

Matt Hardy January 26, 2026

Inflation & Interest

Interest Rates & The American Dream: The New Math of Mortgages, Car Loans, and Credit Card Debt

For generations, the American Dream was built on a foundation of accessible credit. The idealized path—a good job, a mortgage on a suburban home, a new car in the driveway,…

Gideon January 25, 2026

Inflation & Interest

The Shelter Conundrum: Why is Housing Inflation So Stubborn and When Will It Break?

If you’ve been watching the economic headlines over the past two years, you’ve witnessed a curious and frustrating story unfold. The Federal Reserve embarked on one of the most aggressive…

Matt Hardy January 25, 2026