Stock Buybacks: Proceed With Caution“Company buyback activity increased significantly during the second quarter.” -Howard Silverblatt, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLCCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveApple Inc. is one of many U.S. companies announcing new or increased share buyback plans in 2012, but whether these programs benefit investors is a matter of debate. Don Emmeert/AFP/GettyImagesBy Heide B. Malhotra10/3/2012Updated: 10/1/2015Print