There are many ways that companies can keep shareholders happy, whether that be through robust financial performance or consistent dividend payouts, just for a few simple examples.  Companies can also demonstrate a shareholder-friendly nature through share repurchase programs, also commonly known as stock buybacks.Several companies, including Arista Networks (ANET) , Apple (AAPL) , and Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) , recently unveiled fresh buybacks. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits and the ...