Toyota created the bZ4X out of necessity, not passion. This SUV lacks an inspiring design, energy efficiency, and charging performance. Facing competition like the Volkswagen ID.4, the bZ4X falls ...

Cons: Subpar range with AWD; slower to charge than some rivals; shine-in-your-eyes interior trim; hide-your-eyes styling This may come as a surprise, but the 2023 Toyota bZ4X is the first from ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Stock buybacks are hot these days. They deliver immediate value to shareholders, but there’s another reason to love share buybacks ...

ESOPs are well thought-out plans to build cohesion and create shared wealth in a company The ESOP buyback schemes have, of late, got an impetus on the back of fast-changing investment scenarios A ...

But good sense rarely prevails over strong marketing (and federal mandates), so the company rolled out the bZ4X for the 2023 model year. Co-developed alongside the Subaru Solterra, the fully ...

In the 12 months ending June 30, companies in the S&P 500 index spent a record $1 trillion to buy back their own shares, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. But come January, a new 1% tax on ...

Buybacks are another way to return cash to shareholders besides dividends. In recent years, buybacks have increased in popularity, exceeding dividends due to their flexibility. Investors are ...

Whatever one’s view, dividends vs. buybacks are a false dichotomy. Many companies today engage in both. The rising prominence of share repurchases has fundamentally altered market dynamics ...

Tax Notes contributing editor Robert Goulder breaks down the new excise tax on corporate stock buybacks in the Inflation Reduction Act, all in five minutes. This transcript has been edited for ...

U.S. companies that announce share buyback programs historically outperform the market, but Chinese companies' buybacks are not as well-received. Alibaba's recent buyback program has not generated ...

Share buybacks signal confidence and optimize returns for shareholders. Repurchases enhance value by boosting stock prices and metrics. Drawbacks include timing concerns and potential metric ...

Although S&P 500 buybacks declined in 2023, companies continued to favor buybacks over dividends. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, buybacks declined from $922.7 billion in 2022 to $795.2 ...