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Lack of Due Diligence During a Business Acquisition

JD Supra: Mergers

What risks are associated with a lack of due diligence during a business acquisition, asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? Due diligence is so much less "attractive" than the deal-making portion of the transaction, and yet this is where the genuine profit, financial risk, and likelihood of success are locked into the transaction.

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Goldman says these stocks with increasing profitability will beat the market this year

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs' David Kostin expects headwinds from taxes and borrowing costs to subside this year, driving higher profitability for a wider group of stocks.

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Hedge funds took profits in these popular technology stocks during the fourth quarter

CNBC: Investing

As winning 'Magnificent Seven' stocks wrapped up a spectacular year, hedge funds appeared to lock in profits during the fourth quarter.

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Goldman Sachs says interest rate expense is biggest threat to profitability, but these stocks are immune

CNBC: Investing

The higher-for-longer interest rate regime poses a direct threat to company profitability, but some stocks are a lot less vulnerable, according to Goldman.

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A trade on this casino stock before earnings that uses options to increase the probability of profit

CNBC: Investing

How does one use options to improve the probability of profit in stock trade? Here's an example involving a casino stock reporting earnings this week.

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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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These stocks that are about to turn a profit should beat the market, Jefferies says

CNBC: Investing

Watch these stocks that are on the verge of turning a profit and poised to climb higher, Jefferies says.