Putting Cash to Use Through Buybacks

The video discusses market trends, focusing on share buybacks by American businesses. It features insights from Citigroup's Tobias Left Kovitch, highlighting that 2007 was the peak year for buybacks in the US. Recent years have seen record capital spending by SMP 500 companies. The discussion also covers global and domestic spending trends, with a focus on CapEx and durable goods orders, noting strong interest as utilization approaches 80%.

How have durable goods orders been described in the text?

What is the implication of fast utilization approaching 80%?