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Sherman A1

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4. Thanks for posting.

Reply to laserhaas (Original post)

Fri Mar 23, 2018, 06:08 AM

Mar 2018

I recall a prediction that 2018 would be a much worse year in Retail closings that 2017. The debt load of the companies was cited as a major contributing factor. Certainly it is not the only one and there are many headwinds in the Sector, but if one is so saddled with debt that they cannot innovate, remodel and update, they are doomed to fail.

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Toys R Us, iHeartMedia Haunt Buyout Firms Sitting on Trillion-Dollar Cash Pile [View all] laserhaas Mar 2018 OP

Truth is, the internet is making it harder for these guys, to steal laserhaas Mar 2018 #1

Let's see. I remember a guy by the name of Romney that had something to do with Bain Capital. democratisphere Mar 2018 #3

There are no articles stating Mitt ever gave up ownership laserhaas Mar 2018 #6

Therefore Romney is a closeted Oligarch who thinks he can become President democratisphere Mar 2018 #7

We've stopped him, before laserhaas Mar 2018 #8

Poor Warren Buffet. Ownership by the Oligarch few to wreck it for the masses. democratisphere Mar 2018 #2

Thanks for posting. Sherman A1 Mar 2018 #4

Truth is, Mitt's Bain Capital cares only for Bain Capital laserhaas Mar 2018 #5

Yup, Sherman A1 Mar 2018 #10

What about if they grow a heart and invest that trillion into education. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2018 #9

That's exactly Spouting1horn Mar 2018 #11

The other problem is some investment firms buy something with no real intention cstanleytech Mar 2018 #12

What A sad day..no one's pension to destroy dembotoz Mar 2018 #13

Locking - the hosts feel this is analysis, rather than a breaking news story muriel_volestrangler Mar 2018 #14