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Stock Buybacks Have Slowed. Here's Why It Matters That They Could Bounce Back.

1. S&P 500 buybacks fell 20% in Q2 but are expected to rise. 2. Current buyback yield is at a 20-year low, limiting EPS growth. 3. Goldman Sachs predicts $1 trillion in buybacks for this year. 4. Buyback aristocrats may benefit from increased scarcity premium. 5. Major firms like AAPL and NVDA showed no growth in buybacks.

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Why Neutral?

The expected rise in buybacks contrasts with declining yields, leading to uncertain EPS impact.

How important is it?

Decline and potential recovery in buybacks directly affecting S&P 500 growth metrics.

Why Short Term?

Short-term impacts may arise from changing market dynamics; long-term trends remain uncertain.

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