Marketwatch - 18/04/2024 23:21

KB Home board authorizes $1 billion stock buyback, raises dividend by 25%

KB Home's board has authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion in shares and raised the company's quarterly dividend to 25 cents a share from 20 cents.

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