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“Healthcare is growing now at about 10 per cent per annum in the U.S. top line, versus 3 per cent for the economy. As someone with a sharp pencil and an eye for this kind of thing, this can't last.”

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James Chanos, born in 1958, is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in the financial sector. He is renowned for his keen market insights and unique investment strategies. more

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