Record US Stock Buybacks ($1.305T) + Retail Tech Buying at All-Time High
US buyback authorizations hit a record $1.305 trillion in 2026, up 13% YoY, for a 4th consecutive annual increase. Retail investors also just recorded their highest-ever 5-day net tech stock purchases at ~$540M.
What we know
An account on X reported buyback authorizations are on track for a historic year. Another account on X added JPMorgan data showing retail investors poured ~$540M net into tech stocks over five days, the highest reading on record since 2024. This comes into a major earnings week featuring $MSFT, $GOOGL, $AMZN and $INTC (another account on X), with the broader market closing lower on the week (DOW -632).
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.