Jun 30, 2021

Will Biden address antitrust concerns with an executive order?

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There are reports the White House could be readying a big push for more competition across the U.S. economy and limits on companies that wield a lot of power. And, a closer look at stock buybacks now that the Federal Reserve has lifted pandemic restrictions on banks that curtailed shareholder payouts.

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White House reportedly looking at an executive order to direct agencies to increase industry oversight

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Banks pump up shareholder payouts as Fed ends pandemic limits

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Meredith Garretson

Jun 30, 2021

Dividend hikes and stock buybacks are on the way.

Wells Fargo, for instance, is doubling its dividend and plans to buy back $18 billion in stock.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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