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Word: tives (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...economists agree that mergers offer no sure solution to the troubles or shortcomings of a company. Nor do they guarantee growth and a big rise in earnings. But they can often help a bright and growing firm to grow even faster. In comparing 50 acquisitive firms with 50 nonacquisi-tive firms, Booz, Allen found that merger-minded firms increased sales 70% v. 40% for the nonacquisitive firms. But their earnings did not keep pace with their increased assets, as did the earnings of nonmerging firms...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE URGE TO MERGE: Why More Industries Say: I Do | 9/12/1960 | See Source »

...reject a law career, he says, was the realization that she would need a manager and that such a responsibility should not fall to a stranger: "At least I am honest and sincere." Magrina claims responsibility for having persuaded De los Angeles to leave Spain for the more lucra tive climate of La Scala and the Met. Today he handles all contract negotiations, has long since become inured to being addressed by his wife's name. Says he: "Victoria sings, but later she is the classic Spanish woman in her home. In private life, she is my wife...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: In Sickness & in Wealth | 8/1/1960 | See Source »

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