Leverage in its most general sense means the ability to magnify results at a relatively low cost. In business, you make decisions about leverage that affect your profitability. When you evaluate ...

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Financial leverage uses borrowed money to boost potential returns but increases risk. Key ratios like debt-to-equity indicate if a company may be over-leveraged. Effective leverage management balances ...