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as in appraisals
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
my valuation of your musical talent has nothing to do with our friendship
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as in values
the amount of money for which something will find a buyer
the final auction bid was still less than the minimum valuation that we had specified as acceptable, so the painting was withdrawn
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Recent Examples of valuations
For all the analysts who devote time to measuring earnings and calibrating valuations, the reality is that in this era of ‘quick to please’ monetary policy, liquidity matters a lot for asset prices.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The influence of streaming on catalog valuations is evident in the dramatic increase in average multiples over the past decade.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background The stronger labor market data is undoubtedly a welcome development for investors hoping to see strong economic growth, but less stark rate cuts erase what is essentially a free space for equity valuations, as lower borrowing costs immediately lift corporate profit margins.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With public market optimism—largely driven by hype around artificial intelligence—running high, and much of Big Tech worth more than ever, many billionaires have been cashing out big chunks of their stock lately, likely taking advantage of the lofty valuations.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In the current market environment, with equity valuations deflating and traditional banks tightening their purse strings, many companies are struggling to find financing.
—Xan Myburgh, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And sales are likely to continue as long as market valuations stay up, according to Scott Welch, chief investment officer of multifamily office Certuity.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The influence of streaming on catalog valuations is evident in the dramatic increase in average multiples over the past decade.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Key Background The stronger labor market data is undoubtedly a welcome development for investors hoping to see strong economic growth, but less stark rate cuts erase what is essentially a free space for equity valuations, as lower borrowing costs immediately lift corporate profit margins.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With public market optimism—largely driven by hype around artificial intelligence—running high, and much of Big Tech worth more than ever, many billionaires have been cashing out big chunks of their stock lately, likely taking advantage of the lofty valuations.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In the current market environment, with equity valuations deflating and traditional banks tightening their purse strings, many companies are struggling to find financing.
—Xan Myburgh, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And sales are likely to continue as long as market valuations stay up, according to Scott Welch, chief investment officer of multifamily office Certuity.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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