leverage

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“The lack of disclosure and contractual complexity of these arrangements makes it difficult for investors to interpret true economic leverage versus that reported on balance sheet,” Castagno’s team writes.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

At the end of the Vietnam War, the U.S. dropped mines around the North Vietnamese port of Haiphong, effectively stopping supplies from moving through it and giving Washington some leverage in peace talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Quality matters: Companies with strong cash flow, manageable leverage and pricing power are typically better positioned to navigate uneven growth and higher capital costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, notwithstanding all those he’s managed to leverage through his wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Don’t ask me where she found the strength, but she stepped in closer for leverage, their blades crossed, and for a moment she stood face-to-face with the Titan lord, holding him at a standstill.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan