Apple, Alphabet Lead $262B Buyback Binge On Wall Street

Move over, dividends – corporate America is in love with itself again. According to JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, U.S. corporate share buybacks surged in April, marking the strongest monthly pace in years and reinforcing their role as a stabilizing force in volatile markets.May has kicked off with a fresh surge of stock buyback announcements, and it's not just a sprinkle – it's a full-blown cash confetti storm. Repurchase plans announced since April 1 now add up to $262 billion, suggesting co ...