Samsung plans $7.17 billion stock buyback to boost value after shares hit four-year low.

Samsung Electronics announced it will buy back shares worth $7.17 billion over the next year to boost shareholder value, following a decline in stock prices. Initially, the company will repurchase $2.2 billion worth of shares within three months, with the remainder to be decided later by the board. This move comes after the company's shares hit four-year lows. On the day of the announcement, Samsung's stock surged by 7.2%, its biggest daily gain since March 2020, though it is still down 32% year-to-date.

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