This chapter discusses the changing odds at casinos in Vegas and the increasing prices, highlighting cheaper options in downtown Vegas. It then transitions to examining different ways companies reward their investors, focusing on dividends and share buybacks. The speakers evaluate the effectiveness of buyback programs by companies like Apple, eBay, and MedPace Holdings based on factors such as cash generation, balance sheet strength, and valuation.
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(0:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - Economic takeaways from a trip to Las Vegas. - Share buybacks gone wrong. - An airplane leasing company that may be taking itself private.
Plus, (17:30) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp celebrate Halloween and discuss some financial horror stories.
Companies discussed: AAPL, EBAY, SNBR, AER
Link to “Financial Horror Stories Vol. 2, Scary Scams”: https://www.fool.com/podcasts/rule-breaker-investing/2023-10-18-financial-horror-stories-vol-2/
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Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Alison Southwick Guests: Jim Gillies, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl
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