Share buybacks among the biggest companies in the US and Europe - including Apple, Airbnb and Compass -soared last year, according to data from asset manager Janus Henderson. Oil and tech companies led the way in share repurchases, but some investors are nervous that buybacks can benefit management while not returning gains to shareholders. Read more at on.ft.com/3MSdX1z

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