Recession

Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

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It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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Markets

Key Indicators Send Markets Into ‘Recession’ Chatter

Friday ended with the main indices in Asia, Europe, and New York pointing down in unison, the Nasdaq even entering correction.

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Markets

Stock Buybacks are the Ultimate Gift for Companies in Record Year

This month marks the end of what Goldman Sachs estimates will be a record year for stock buybacks, with a volume of roughly $930 billion.

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Industries

CEO Departures Have Reached a Record High with Almost 2,000

In the first 11 months of the year, 1,991 CEOs have announced their departures, up 16% compared to the same timeframe last year.

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Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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