04-19-2013, 09:35 AM
A stock split will not instantaneously affect the float portion or stop the manipulation.
Buying back shares will reduce both share counts, reduce the float, reduce shares available for borrowing, and increase earnings per share (and reduce cash, of course).
Buying back shares will reduce both share counts, reduce the float, reduce shares available for borrowing, and increase earnings per share (and reduce cash, of course).

