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[as-et] / ˈæs ɛt /


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Valuations achieved in recent metallurgical-coal asset sales have been attractive, and the royalty structure in Queensland is unlikely to change until at least 2032, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Contrary to Yunus’s vision that debts shouldn’t be collateralized, most of Cambodian microfinance loans greater than $3,000 are secured by a borrower’s land, which is the main hard asset for most poor families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Once the intent to return is nullified, a home becomes a countable asset that can be used to pay for long-term care,” AgingCare says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

These ETFs mostly own the companies providing the materials, products and know-how to build, along with the asset owners and operators.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“You’re so much more of an asset than a liability, Michelle, you have to know that,” he said, looking stricken.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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