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Mr. Fetting, who has headed the Baltimore-based company for two and a half years, instigated an ambitious restructuring plan that includes 350 layoffs and a stock-buyback program, with the company now "on the cusp of reversing those outflows," he said.
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SÃO PAULO—After months of falling share prices, Brazilian companies have increasingly adopted a practice often seen in mature markets but less frequently in growth venues: stock-buyback programs.
As Brazilian Stocks Fall, Buybacks Bloom—Ill-Advisedly, Some Say Rogerio Jelmayer 2011
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Comcast plans to complete around $3 billion of its new $6.5 billion stock-buyback program this year.
Cable Lifts Comcast William Launder 2012
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The plan includes job cuts and a stock-buyback program worth up to $1 billion.
Legg Mason Net Rises, But Outflows Continue Jon Kamp 2010
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Time Warner declined 43 cents, or 1.3%, to 33.57 after its earnings topped forecasts and it increased its stock-buyback program.
Dow Snaps 8-Day Skid Jonathan Cheng 2011
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On the earnings call, Nasdaq executives also said that a stock dividend was a matter of "not if but when," predicting that a dividend would become "more real" near the end of the company's stock-buyback program.
Nasdaq OMX Profit Slumps 40% Brendan Conway 2012
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Yet, these companies are all among the top 30 biggest stock-buyback programs in the country.
Corporations Boost Buybacks, Insiders Stand Back Steven Russolillo 2011
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Travelers Cos. said last week it was curtailing its stock-buyback program as it estimated after-tax losses of about $1 billion for April and May.
Allstate Says May Disasters Cost $600 Million Erik Holm 2011
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Separately, Mr. Carey said the ongoing, $5 billion stock-buyback program at News Corp. is "certainly not a one-time thing" and will be an "important part of our capital allocation" going forward.
News Corp. COO: Ad Market 'A Little Softer' Russell Adams 2011
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The plan includes job cuts and a stock-buyback program worth up to $1 billion.
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