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The chance to jumpstart digital transformation is an increasingly common M&A deal driver, but it is not always the short cut it promises to be....
February 20, 2024 ⢠by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Pierre Ledan, Felix Reitz in Finance ⢠5 min read
Data from the Crux of Capitalism finds that the āMagnificent Seven' ātechā stocks ā Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla ā together accounted for 32% of the economic profit of...
February 16, 2024 ⢠by Cedric Lombard in Finance ⢠7 min read
The International Sustainability Standards Board has called for a more integrated approach to reporting, but CĆ©dric Lombard argues that the EUās new reporting framework already fits the bill for investors seeking to...
February 16, 2024 ⢠by Jim Pulcrano, Oender Boyman, Karl Schmedders, Maximilian Ulrich Werner in Finance ⢠8 min read
New research suggests that VC funds that diversify across geography or industry can increase the chances of their portfolioās success....
February 13, 2024 ⢠by Raphaël Grieco in Finance ⢠6 min read
The VC landscape is a nuanced world that combines distinct traits with shared fundamentals. Understanding these nuances is crucial for anyone navigating the complex world of startup investments....
February 13, 2024 ⢠by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Finance ⢠5 min read
As interest rates rose in many economies, fears of a āhard landingā grew. We examine whether a tighter monetary policy has translated into more firms going into corporate distress by tracking three...
February 6, 2024 ⢠by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Finance ⢠4 min read
We examine whether Chinaās tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms....
February 1, 2024 ⢠by Robert Witik, Karl Schmedders in Finance ⢠7 min read
A transformative wave of financial reporting regulations is reshaping the landscape of ESG ratings, challenging companies to move beyond superficial commitments....
January 30, 2024 ⢠by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Finance ⢠5 min read
Looking at firms using both the interest coverage ratio (ICR) and Altmanās Z-score can help reveal whether a company might be in distress....
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