Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 2/14/2019

The video discusses corporate buybacks and their impact on the market, highlighting that companies often mistime buybacks, leading to poor returns. It suggests that investors prefer dividend growth over buybacks, as dividends have shown better returns. The analysis includes charts comparing buybacks and dividends, emphasizing that high dividend growth is currently more rewarding for investors.

What is the general outlook for earnings as mentioned in the text?

Why might dividend growth be considered a better option than buybacks according to cash investors?

What are the potential implications of corporate buybacks on market returns?

What does the graph comparing buybacks and dividends suggest about investor preferences?

How have buybacks performed in terms of returns over different time periods?