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 The purchase by a company of its own shares. As there are then less shares in the market, the share price tends to increase. A buyback is often done by companies with strong cashflows who wish to utilise this cash for the benefit of the remaining shareholders.  
 


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      A service offered by stockbrokers that does not include any advice or management. This service allows the investor to buy and sell shares only at a relatively low cost.