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Nov 2024
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Is Target a Leveraged Buyout Candidate? ...

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the Justice Department’s proposed forced sale of Google Chrome, how Microstrategy is funding its Bitcoin buying spree, and Nvidia’s earnings. Then Scott breaks down why Target is still struggling to compete with Walmart and explains why it’s a prime candidate for a leveraged buyout. He and Ed also analyze Walmart's formula for long-term success. Finally, they discuss Comcast’s decision to spin off some of its cable tv networks and consider why distressed assets are a good investment. 

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