The firms were accused of issuing overly optimistic research in a bid to win more lucrative investment-banking business.

这些公司被指控公布过于乐观的研究报告，以赢得更多有利可图的投行业务。

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If the company is correct in its assumption, then AONE could be a lucrative investment.

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If this happens, then it would not be a lucrative investment at all for private equity giants.

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In the last couple of years, the international real estate market has seen a significant boost from affluent buyers, whether they are after an idyllic getaway, a lucrative investment or both.

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