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asset

[as-et] / ˈæs ɛt /


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India’s market lagged behind in 2025 due to the negative impact of U.S. tariffs, sluggish economic growth, and investors’ reallocation of assets to China.

From Barron's

Ackman proposed a tax on personal loans backed by appreciated assets, when the loan amount is more than the basis of the investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2019, poor sales and accounting errors prompted the company to write down the value of its assets by $17 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Geopolitical risks continue to provide strong safe-haven demand, underpinning the precious metal, the CEO and asset manager adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The only asset exceptions would be real estate, pensions and retirement accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal