Good Riddance: Warner Bros. Finally Cuts Off Charlie Sheen

Warner Bros. finally had enough of Sheen’s antics. The producers figured that the show’s star — who was reportedly paid nearly $2 million an episode — was no longer worth the considerable trouble he created. Still, the move …

What’s Behind the Share-Buyback Binge?

Companies that have piled up cash over the past few years are finding one good use for it: Repurchasing their own shares. January alone saw $57 billion in buybacks, compared with $357 billion for all of 2010. While buybacks don…