[Goldman Sachs: $1.7 Trillion Buyback Wave to Cushion Impact of Surging Stock Supply] Odaily Planet Daily News - Goldman Sachs stated that U.S. companies are expected to return a record $1.7 trillion to shareholders through stock buybacks by 2027, which could protect market valuations from the dilutive effects of equity issuance nearing historical highs. The investment bank predicts that the supply of publicly traded stocks will rise significantly next year. While such increases typically put pressure on stock prices, Goldman added that corporate buybacks, combined with strong demand from households and foreign investors, should be sufficient to absorb the additional shares. (Sina Finance)