debt spike from Exact Sciences acquisition needs monitoring.
Debt jumped $20 billion due to the Exact Sciences acquisition, making the balance sheet a key risk to watch.
Long-term debt surged $20 billion to fund the Exact Sciences purchase, driving the debt-paydown yield negative. The acquisition could pay off if Exact Sciences boosts the business, but the higher leverage calls for caution.
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