Lenders financed expansion in some markets, offsetting problems in others
We won’t call it debunking, but not all investing tips hold up
Including intangible assets in book value vastly improves the strategy’s returns
Some lenders’ balance sheets are less affected by a rising federal funds rate
When CEO and analyst share a first name, earnings estimates are sharper
Decade-old bank-risk limits may have exacerbated liquidity problems
Companies hide from shareholders information about loans — more than likely to appease banks
Stronger financial reporting standards seem to mean more for growth of countries’ credit markets than their stock markets
Companies that take longer than expected to announce results may be buying time for accounting tricks
Make the influence industry more competitive, a theoretical study suggests
A model focuses on startups that, while developing innovative products, seek a lucrative buyout
When bad times hit, highly indebted companies often have to sell operations and equipment at fire-sale prices
Companies that use loss carry-forwards to offset future tax liability, instead of claiming a refund, enjoy favorable lending terms
Private equity investors weigh the total cost of capital — not just debt, but equity as well — when pursuing buyouts
Patterns in corporate bond returns include abrupt short-term performance reversals and “momentum” waves that persist