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Higher rates may not threaten these stocks that generate cash and have low debt

CNBC: Investing

Stocks that have low debt and a track record of strong cash flow are best able to withstand a wave of higher interest rates.

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Investors like the high dividends and buybacks energy companies offer, but debt is starting to rise again

CNBC: Investing

Oil companies are increasing the debt at a time when shareholders expect rich dividends and robust stock buyback programs.

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Beware these debt-laden stocks breaking down under the weight of higher rates

CNBC: Investing

Elevated interest rates that stay high will disproportionately hurt companies with above-average debt loads, like these 17 that turned up in a CNBC screen.

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Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Slide as Fed Signals Rate Cuts in 2024

The New York Times: Banking

The Fed’s rate increases since March 2022 have sent shock waves through financial markets, raising borrowing costs on things like mortgages and government debt and weighing on the stock market.

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Wall Street sees these beaten-down stocks making a comeback in 2024

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro looked for quality stocks with low debt that the Street thinks could see a turnaround in the new year.

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Global stocks retreat, Treasury yields rise as rate cut optimism fades

Global Banking & Finance

Global stocks retreat, Treasury yields rise as rate cut optimism fades By Herbert Lash and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe fell on Tuesday, along with prices for U.S. and other government debt, as market optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sharply this year faded.

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