最新报道:S&P 500 companies accelerated share buybacks in Q1 2024, with repurchases exceeding $150 billion—a 25% year-over-year increase—as the index hit record highs. Tech and industrials led the activity, accounting for 40% of total buybacks. The trend boosted EPS and lifted the P/E ratio to over 24 times, though it drew regulatory scrutiny over long-term investment priorities. Analysts expect buybacks to continue amid low rates and strong earnings, but warn that rising borrowing costs or slowing growth could shift the dynamic.