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US big tech companies report colossal earnings, US GDP down, companies cling to share buybacks

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Tech Giants Thrive Despite Economic Downturn

This chapter examines the strong financial results of leading US tech companies despite rising unemployment rates. It focuses on the increase in stock buybacks by firms like Alphabet and Microsoft, while also touching on the potential decline in overall buybacks due to the pandemic's economic impact.

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