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Share Buybacks Return to 2008 Levels for Hong Kong

Latest stock repurchase may come from HSBC Monday
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Hong Kong-listed companies are repurchasing more of their own shares. Estimated buybacks reached HK$25 billion ($3.2 billion) this year through July 25, the highest for the period since 2008. Analysts expect HSBC Holdings Plc to unveil a new buyback program when it announces results Monday.