Western Union's Turnaround: $1 Billion Share Buyback Boosts Stock

GuruFocus12-17

Western Union (WU, Financial) saw a 5% stock increase following a $1 billion share repurchase authorization, breaking out of a month-long consolidation. Despite a 50% decline since 2021 highs and a 6%...

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