Nina Trentmann Fretwell

The ability of Lordstown Motors to stay in business for at least another year remains in doubt until it secures more funding and its market value rises, its finance chief said after the electric-truck maker sold its factory to raise cash.

Companies that repurchase their shares are getting more bang for their buck as market declines depress stock prices, helping to boost buyback activity, which is expected to hit a record $1 trillion this year.

Companies that repurchase their shares are getting more bang for their buck as market declines depress stock prices, helping to boost buyback activity, which is expected to hit a record $1 trillion this year.

The strength of the currency also is making some American products less competitive overseas, forcing businesses to look for ways to cut costs as they struggle to maintain margins.

The oil-field-services company is looking to boost efficiency and pass on higher costs to customers.

The market for high-yield companies isn’t shut but has repriced, corporate bankers say. Bond and loan sales have declined in recent months as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates.

Higher interest rates are putting more pressure on companies to free up cash from their operations, a cheaper option than relying on credit.

Christine McCarthy, Walt Disney’s longtime finance chief, took an unusual step when she expressed a lack of confidence in the chief executive to directors of the entertainment giant.

The sports merchandise retailer said Greg Abovsky will help expand its card and memorabilia business.