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Nvidia's $25 billion buyback 'a head-scratcher' for some shareholders

Nvidia's decision to repurchase $25 billion worth of its shares, despite its soaring stock price, has surprised some investors who expected the company to reinvest its earnings in its fast-growing business.

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