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Stock Buybacks Peaked With Stock Market in 2007: History About to Repeat?

MishTalk

Variant Perception has an interesting post out today on stock market buybacks: Pillars of Equity Rally Fall Away. Interestingly, the peak in buybacks was also the peak in the US stock market in 2007.) - Revenues are closely linked to nominal GDP, and our US leading indicator sees this as lacklustre at best going forward.

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The Best Companies Know How to Balance Strategy and Purpose

Harvard Business

Before the iPhone was introduced, in 2007, Nokia was the dominant mobile phone maker with a clearly stated purpose — “Connecting people” — and an aggressive strategy for sustaining market dominance. Nokia was so immersed in executing its strategy that it lost sight of its purpose. Consider Nokia.

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Companies' Stock Buybacks at Biggest Pace Since 2007; Companies Rewarding Investors?

MishTalk

In yet another sign of market over-exuberance, the Wall Street Journal reports Share Repurchases Are at Fastest Clip Since Financial Crisis. billion of stock in the first half of the year, the most for any six-month period since 2007, according to research firm Birinyi Associates. Corporations bought back $338.3

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How the Meaning of Digital Transformation Has Evolved

Harvard Business

Think back to 2007. In 2007, companies lacked a mobile strategy, let alone a mobile presence for engaging with their customers or for helping employees collaborate. ” Nowadays, a company’s digital strategy practically drives the roadmap and goals of many departments, from marketing to sales to HR.

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Hedge Funds: Purpose, Business Model, and Strategies

Tom Spencer

Hedge funds have gained increased attention over the years, with their involvement in financial markets drawing interest from investors, media, and the general public. In this article, we will start to unravel the mysteries surrounding hedge funds, exploring their nature, workings, and the strategies they employ to generate profits.

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. Known for its incredible family-style and entrepreneurial culture, relaxed work style, and long retention of employees, OC&C competes not only on strategy but also on culture.

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Framework for Understanding Market Tops and Bottoms

MishTalk

Last week I received an excellent article from Variant Perception on "Market Tops", and have permission to excerpt some of it. Here is a link to the summary page of Understanding Market Tops. Framework for Understanding Tops In the following table, we summarize the signs of market bottoms and tops. Insiders, however, are smart.