Why stock pickers should favor companies that invest, rather than reward shareholders [MSN Money]
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© Provided by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. A better reward for shareholders than buybacks is spending for the future, according to Goldman. For U.S. stock-market investors, being treated well by a company they own shares in might actually be a bad thing. Popular Searches Many U.S. companies are increasingly focusing on rewarding their shareholders through cash-return programs. Fueled by the recently passed tax bill, which gave an influx to the already massive piles of cash that companies had on hand, companies have been accelerating their stock-buyback programs and raising dividend payments to record levels. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, as much as $1 trillion could be spent on such programs this year. Such programs may sound appealing to investors, as higher dividends can provide a steady source of returns in volatile markets, and buyback programs have the byproduct of boosting profitability by reducing the total number of shares outst
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