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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. It reflects the bank’s assessment of potential losses it may incur and its commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet.

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Why Financial Statements Don’t Work for Digital Companies

Harvard Business

On February 13, 2018, the New York Times reported that Uber is planning an IPO. Uber’s value is estimated between $48 and $70 billion, despite reporting losses over the last two years. Twitter reported a loss of $79 million before its IPO, yet it commanded a valuation of $24 billion on its IPO date in 2013.