Poor use of cash: Stock buybacks may prioritize short-term gains in share price over more profitable uses of cash, such as investing in research and development or stockpiling cash for a rainy day. Debt-fueled share buybacks: Many buybacks were financed by taking out debt, especially in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic. Cash-rich companies tend to have high stock prices: Companies with a ... More @Wikipedia
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