In Brief: Citigroup Authorizes $2 Billion Stock Buyback

Citigroup said it has authorized $2 billion to buy back company stock for employee benefit plans.

The move is in addition to a $2 billion share buyback authorized in November.

Citigroup shares, which were hurt by a report that investor Warren Buffett had reduced his stake in the bank over the weekend, closed off $1.4375, to $64.50.

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