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What a WeWork collapse represents for startup era

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In a stark reflection of WeWork Inc.’s current financial challenges, the company’s corporate bonds have taken a severe hit in the market.

The hourly office-rental giant issued a cautionary statement regarding its solvency, leading to a sharp decline in bond prices, far surpassing the dip in its stock value.

The 7.875% notes due on May 1, 2025, with a total value of approximately $165 million, experienced a precipitous drop in value, trading at around 12.55 cents on the dollar.

This represents a staggering 63% decline from their previous value of 34.13 cents on the dollar. The decline is illustrated in a chart provided by BondCliQ Media Services.

The bond-market turmoil hasn’t spared WeWork’s equity either.

The company’s stock price, trading under the ticker symbol WE, plummeted by about 40% to reach 12.6 cents a share. This significant decrease follows WeWork’s admission of substantial doubts about its ongoing viability.

Survival plan

WeWork’s survival now hinges on successfully executing a plan aimed at enhancing liquidity and profitability over the next year. The company’s stock has languished below $1 per share since February.

Despite narrowing its second-quarter loss to $397 million, or 21 cents a share, WeWork remains under pressure.

While revenue increased to $844 million, up from $815 million during the same period, the company’s financial performance fell short of analyst estimates.

The market reaction is evidenced by WeWork’s bonds, which have faced ten consecutive days of decline leading up to the company’s quarterly update. This decline has signaled to investors that the market sentiment around WeWork’s financial prospects has grown increasingly negative.

Ongoing struggle

The situation underscores WeWork’s ongoing financial struggles, as the company has been grappling with overdue payments, accumulating 402 late-paid bills, with a total of $799,000 in late bills.

These financial issues have prompted concern among investors and analysts, who are questioning the company’s long-term viability.

While equity investors bear the brunt of a company’s failure, bondholders typically retain a portion of their principal even in a bankruptcy scenario.

WeWork’s predicament serves as a cautionary tale, raising questions not only about the flexible office space market but also about the company’s internal management and growth strategies.

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Wall Street rallies as oil prices dip and bitcoin hits new high

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Wall Street started the week on a high note, extending last week’s rally as oil prices fell and bitcoin surged to a new record.

The Dow Jones jumped 1%, reaching over 44,000, with Tesla and big banks leading gains.

Crypto stocks soared as bitcoin hit an all-time high above $82,300, driven by optimism about lighter regulation.

Investors are also focused on upcoming inflation data, which could provide more clues about interest rates.

The dollar remained near a recent peak as Federal Reserve speakers, including Chair Jerome Powell, are set to weigh in later this week.

European markets followed suit, with the pan-European STOXX 600 rising over 1% on Monday.

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Bitcoin surges to record highs post-election

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Bitcoin soared to nearly $80,000, reaching unprecedented levels following Donald Trump’s decisive presidential victory earlier this week.

This marks a significant 65.4% increase from its January low of $38,505, underscoring the cryptocurrency’s remarkable growth this year.

The surge is largely attributed to President-elect Trump’s commitment to establishing the United States as “the crypto capital of the planet,” signaling a potential shift toward more favorable regulations for digital currencies.

Investors are optimistic that the incoming administration’s pro-crypto stance will further bolster the market, potentially leading to sustained growth in the sector.

Analysts suggest that this momentum could pave the way for Bitcoin to reach even higher valuations in the near future.

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Iron ore and oil prices drop as Beijing holds back

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China’s National People’s Congress announced a $1.3 trillion plan, but it’s focused on debt, not demand.

Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto saw share prices fall as hopes for a strong stimulus faded.

Analysts say this “recycling debt plan” won’t deliver a boost for Australia’s resource exports.

Iron ore futures dropped 3%, and oil prices fell 2% after China’s announcement.

Some Australian economists see this as a missed opportunity for mining and the broader economy.

Beijing may wait for clarity on Trump’s trade policies before introducing more aggressive stimulus.

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