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Jul 28, 2026
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Barlow’s Research Roundup: Bank buybacks still make sense at current valuations
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Barlow’s Research Roundup: Bank buybacks still make sense at current valuations
SCOTT BARLOW
MARKET STRATEGIST
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Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow
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Scotiabank analyst Mike Rizvanovic believes share buybacks still make sense for banks and life insurance companies,
“With valuation multiples at all-time highs for both the Canadian banks and lifecos under our…
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