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[as-et] / ˈæs ɛt /


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“Hard to know how much longer other asset markets — particularly stocks — can stand rates at these levels without getting dragged down,” wrote Bob Elliott of Unlimited Funds in commentary recently shared with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Both traditional and impact asset managers remain committed to sustainable investing practices despite political headwinds, according to one survey.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

“Diarra From Detroit” presents this as the schoolteacher-turned-detective’s greatest asset and her biggest flaw.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Keith Jeffries, who was the federal security director for TSA at LAX when the private terminal opened, called it a “tremendous” security asset because celebrities can avoid chaotic scrums of fans and paparazzi.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

If Morgan Stanley failed, however, its share in their fund wound up as an asset in a bankruptcy proceeding.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

CapVest has $20 billion in assets under management, with healthcare representing roughly half of its investment portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Then there’s the matter of whether you want to leave any assets behind to anyone or if you would rather spend down as much as you need to by 90 or beyond.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

The ruling follows France's decision last week to expel Xenia Fedorova and freeze her assets, a move she denounced as "censorship".

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

It reported net assets of $9.9 billion, an increase of $1 billion over the previous fiscal year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Congress that he needed $700 billion to buy subprime mortgage assets from banks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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