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‘Maximizing shareholder value’ has been about pumping up near-term valuations at the expense of long-term financial health and viability.  Private equity is excellent at this. Kristina Partsinevelos joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the latest data on bankruptcies. Here is … Continue reading →

The trouble with overconfidence and securities priced to perfection is that something always happens to upend the narrative. Underdogs often accomplish more for less; it’s a question of when, not if. Necessity has always been the mother of invention because … Continue reading →

Canada’s loonie (CAD) traded at .6939 U.S. this morning, the lowest since January 2003. Part of the weakness comes from the Canadian overnight rate at 3.25%, which is expected to be cut to 3% on January 29, 133 basis points … Continue reading →