They often have similar effects but no, they are not[1]. This notwithstanding, you stated unequivocally that "share prices are not something you can 'grow'" wh

They often have similar effects but no, they are not[1]. This notwithstanding, you stated unequivocally that "share prices are not something you can 'grow'" when it is evident that companies have a number of tools at their disposal that can be used quite effectively to manipulate share price, especially over shorter periods of time and in certain kinds of markets. [1] http://aswathdamodaran.blogspot.com/2014/09/stock-buybacks-they-are-big-they-are.html http://aswathdamodaran.blogspot.com/2014/09/stock-buybacks-t...