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Data Update 1 for 2024: The data speaks, but what does it say?

Musings on Markets

Equity Risk Premiums 2. Market alpha Many of these corporate finance variables, such as the costs of equity and capital, debt ratios and accounting returns also find their way into my valuations, but I add a few variables that are more attuned to my valuation and pricing data needs as well. Buybacks 2. Ratings & Spreads 2.

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ESG's Russia Test: Trial by Fire or Crash and Burn?

Musings on Markets

Risk Surge and Economic Viability : In my last post, I noted the surge in Russia's default spread and country risk premium, making it one of the riskiest parts of the world to operate in, for any business.

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