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Data Update 1 for 2021: A (Data) Look Back at a Most Forgettable Year (2020)!

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One reason is that these businesses are not only not required to publicly disclose their financial details in most parts of the world, but often follow more malleable accounting standards, making the data less reliable and comparable. Data Update 3 for 2021: Currencies, Commodities, Collectibles and Cryptos!

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Data Update 1 for 2024: The data speaks, but what does it say?

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Employee Count & Compensation I nvesting Principle Financing Principle Dividend Principle Hurdle Rate Project Returns Financing Mix Financing Type Cash Return Dividends/Buyback s 1. The other is the presence of multiple currencies, with companies in different countries reporting their financials in different currencies.