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The evolution of the digital economy changed the way we value companies Caleb has been the Editor in Chief of Investopedia since 2016, and was announced as People Inc.'s Chief Business Editor in 2025.

For much of modern economic history, the value of a business was measured in tangible terms. Factories, machinery, inventory, ...

In a technology M&A deal, whether you are acquiring or selling a tech or software business, valuation rarely hinges on a single dimension. Financial performance, growth efficiency, and cash flow ...

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We all know that from a marketing perspective, financial services fall within the category of intangibles. According to Webster, an intangible is something that is “incapable of being touched.” That's ...

One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Drew Brees, recently announced his retirement from the NFL. Brees is retiring with one Superbowl win, nearly a dozen passing records and a red carpet to ...

Tangible assets in business refer to physical items of value that a company owns and uses in its operations to generate income. Examples include buildings, machinery, vehicles, computers and inventory ...

Consider this scenario: A hot new startup needs cash to invest in growth. Being a young company, its founders have few tangible assets they could use to secure a loan. The company has plenty of ...

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is exploding. The amount of capital locked in DeFi, an imperfect yet useful measure of traction, recently hit an all-time high of $35 billion. Today, Ethereum is the ...