Potentially bullish signals for common shareholders

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a) List 4 reasons that might motivate a firm to conduct a stock buyback. Which of these reasons are potentially "bullish" signals for common shareholders? Explain briefly.

b) List 1 bullish, and 1 bearish, interpretation of a cash dividend increase.

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