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The number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is in decline. Here's why that matters.

by Daniel Ackerman
May 13, 2024
When fewer companies are public, it limits our understanding of what’s happening in the economy.
The number of publicly listed companies has been nearly halved since the '90s.
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Why do companies go private?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Alex Schroeder and Ariana Rosas
Mar 25, 2024
There's news that department store chain Nordstrom is looking to go private, after a previous attempt failed.
Nordstrom's stock jumped 10% last week after a report said the company is looking to go private.
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Fines, fees add up when probation services go private

by Gigi Douban
Aug 7, 2015
Companies use the power of public court to collect on traffic tickets.
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