Buyback

• 該州警察部長表示，回購計劃「並未側重於防止槍枝落入恐怖分子和罪犯手中」，這使得 NSW 成為該計劃唯一明確的支持者 • 訂閱我們的突發新聞電子郵件、免費應用程式或每日新聞播客 • Queensland 拒絕了 Bondi royal commission 中期報告的關鍵建議，堅持認為全國槍枝回購計劃將無法防止武器「落入恐怖分子和罪犯手中」

• JPMorgan Chase authorized a $5 billion share repurchase program, effective immediately, following a strong first quarter in which net income exceeded $6.2 billion and return on equity reached 15.3%. • CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the buyback reflects management confidence in the bank's capital position and long-term earnings trajectory despite macroeconomic headwinds. • The announcement signals investor-friendly capital allocation policies among major financial institutions, supporting bank stock valuations and demonstrating the sector's resilience amid ongoing rate cut speculation.

• U.S. stocks opened higher on March 17 with Dow up 0.66%, S&P 500 up 0.42%, and Nasdaq up 0.33%. • Qualcomm shares rose 3.2% after approving a $20 billion stock buyback plan and boosting its dividend. • The announcement signals strong confidence in future cash flows amid semiconductor demand.