Stock buybacks are a source of controversy, with one common criticism being that money spent on buybacks is money that is not being spent on R&D, capital investments or acquisitions. And, in fact, one financial consulting firm that studied buybacks in recent years found that, on average, the returns of companies that launched buyback programs lagged behind the stock market afterwards. However, some companies have seen their buybacks pay off, and today’s article highlights four “that look likely to continue their recent good runs.” To find out what these stocks are, CLICK HERE.