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AI Valuation Risks in 2026 US Tech M&A
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finance8 min read

AI Valuation Risks in 2026 US Tech M&A

Michael Burry's largest short bet since 2008 is against the AI sector. Burry's argument is not that AI fails. It is that the financial engineering currently making AI look more profitable than it is will eventually meet economic reality. Here is what M&A buyers need to understand before closing an AI deal in 2026.

MARC Analytics Team

June 2026

DME EBITDA: Why the Number May Be Telling Half the Story
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finance6 min read

DME EBITDA: Why the Number May Be Telling Half the Story

In the DME rental model, depreciation is not just an accounting line. It is the real cost of revenue — and EBITDA without it can look considerably healthier than the underlying economics actually are.

MARC Analytics Team

May 2026

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From Compliance Burden to Business Advantage: The Role of Internal Audit
finance
June 2026
7 min read

From Compliance Burden to Business Advantage: The Role of Internal Audit

For many businesses, internal audit is still viewed as a checklist-driven compliance activity — something performed to satisfy requirements or close audit cycles at year-end. However, this view significantly underestimates its strategic value. Internal audit is not just about compliance. At its core, it is about strengthening internal discipline, improving financial visibility, and making business operations more reliable and efficient.

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MARC Analytics Team
AI Valuation Risks in 2026 US Tech M&A
finance
June 2026
8 min read

AI Valuation Risks in 2026 US Tech M&A

Michael Burry's largest short bet since 2008 is against the AI sector. Burry's argument is not that AI fails. It is that the financial engineering currently making AI look more profitable than it is will eventually meet economic reality. Here is what M&A buyers need to understand before closing an AI deal in 2026.

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MARC Analytics Team
From Oversight to Advantage: How Internal Audit Drives Business Performance
strategy
May 2026
7 min read

From Oversight to Advantage: How Internal Audit Drives Business Performance

Most business owners think of an internal audit the way they think of a dental check-up. Necessary. Slightly uncomfortable. Something to get through and move on from. That perception is costing them money.

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MARC Analytics Team
DME EBITDA: Why the Number May Be Telling Half the Story
finance
May 2026
6 min read

DME EBITDA: Why the Number May Be Telling Half the Story

In the DME rental model, depreciation is not just an accounting line. It is the real cost of revenue — and EBITDA without it can look considerably healthier than the underlying economics actually are.

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MARC Analytics Team
How Market Research Helps You Choose the Right Target Market
market research
May 2026
5 min read

How Market Research Helps You Choose the Right Target Market

What if your biggest growth opportunity isn't missing — but you're simply targeting the wrong customer segment? Market research doesn't just help you find customers; it helps you identify the right ones.

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MARC Analytics Team
Capacity Expansion Without Financial Alignment Can Suppress Returns: A Manufacturing Case Study
industry
May 2026
8 min read

Capacity Expansion Without Financial Alignment Can Suppress Returns: A Manufacturing Case Study

In the manufacturing sector, building a new facility or adding a production line is often celebrated as a sign of progress. But expansion can quickly become a drag on financial health when commercial execution and financial planning fall behind the pace of capital deployment.

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MARC Analytics Team
Venture Capital Trends 2026: What Investors Need to Know
finance
April 2026
7 min read

Venture Capital Trends 2026: What Investors Need to Know

Venture capital trends in 2026 show a clear shift toward selective investing and capital concentration. After two years of constrained funding, the market has moved from scarcity to selective abundance — discover what this means for founders and investors.

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MARC Analytics Team
Why 70% of M&A Deals Fail to Create Value? M&A Trends 2025 and Post Merger Integration Strategy
finance
April 2026
9 min read

Why 70% of M&A Deals Fail to Create Value? M&A Trends 2025 and Post Merger Integration Strategy

Global M&A activity reached ~USD 4.5–4.8 trillion in 2025, yet 70–90% of deals fail to create shareholder value. Discover the three pillars of M&A excellence—strategic clarity, rigorous due diligence, and disciplined post-merger integration—that separate value creators from destroyers.

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MARC Analytics Team
From Chaos to Consistency: Why SOPs Are the Backbone of a Well-Run Business
strategy
April 2026
7 min read

From Chaos to Consistency: Why SOPs Are the Backbone of a Well-Run Business

Every growing business reaches an inflection point where informal know-how stops being enough. Discover how Standard Operating Procedures protect institutional knowledge, enforce accountability, and build the structural strength your business needs to scale.

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MARC Research Team

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