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equity

[ek-wi-tee] / ˈɛk wɪ ti /


NOUN
money invested in possession
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Through the end of March, valuations of software companies held by private equity firms declined roughly 8% on average, it adds, citing data from MSCI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Terrible’s takes over for Affinity Gaming, owned by private equity company Z Capital Partners, in the full-circle world of southern Nevada gaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Both companies are set to receive $100 million in federal funding in exchange for equity stakes in their businesses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They put most of their money into the home, hoping to use their equity to support themselves in retirement, when they would return to Jamaica to be with family and friends.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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