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By Cameron Lilja / Director of Product Development, Nasdaq Global Information Services
Despite the recent spate of volatility, the stock market has experienced a resounding recovery since the financial crisis of 2008 with major indexes at or near record levels. After such a long, sustained bull market, one might ask, “Who are the buyers driving this market?”
The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is that listed companies themselves are among the biggest buyers of stock.
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