91.   Some analysts had predicted the company would ask shareholders for authority to buy back stock.

92.   Such stock repurchases are popular and many companies have borrowed money to buy back stock.

93.   That makes them able to pay big dividends and buy back stock, two actions that would typically attract an investor like Black.

94.   That would prolong a political crisis that is hurting the economy and holding back stocks, traders said.

95.   The acquisition will eat into profits initially and force the bank to postpone buying back stock to boost earnings.

96.   That excess capital could be spent on acquisitions or to buy back stock, he said.

97.   The acquisition will eat into profits initially and force the bank to postpone buying back stock to boost earnings, he said.

98.   The additional cash also will be used to reduce debt and buy back stock, he said.

99.   The bank is using its spare cash to buy back stock.

100.   The chairman has made it clear that he wants to use some of his cash to buy back stock.