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Tuesday, 7/7, 01:37 AM

What Is Free Cash Flow, and Why Do Investors Trust It More Than Profit?

Reported profit can be shaped by accounting choices.
Free cash flow tries to answer a blunter question: how much real cash did a business actually generate after paying to keep its assets running?
Here is what it is, why it commands respect, and where it can still mislead.

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