We’re also talking about Super Micro, Nvidia, and weight loss. In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss: The reactions to Donald’s Trump’s victory across the crypto, currency, and stock markets. Super Micro’s woes, and the outlook for a company with no auditor, no annual report and, perhaps soon, no listing exchange. Nvidia topping Apple as the most valuable company in the world and joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Why Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are giving totally different reads on the markets for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. To catch full episodes…
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Peter C. Farrell, Chairman Emeritus of ResMed Inc . (NYSE:), recently sold 2,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold at a price of $248.74 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $497,480. Following this sale, Farrell retains ownership of 83,204 shares. The transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which was adopted on May 28, 2024. In other recent news, ResMed reported an 11% revenue increase and a 27% rise in operating profit in their Q1 Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. This growth was attributed to robust demand for the company’s sleep and respiratory…
In the past decade, private investments exploded from $4 trillion to $14 trillion. Primarily led by institutional capital, investors poured money into private markets in their search for differentiated returns and alpha generation. This makes sense as alternative investments have consistently outperformed global public markets on 10-, 15-, and 20-year time horizons. Now, the investor base is expanding to individuals. Bain estimates that assets under management in alternatives from individuals has risen to around $4 trillion and projects potential growth to $12 trillion in the next decade, a rapid expansion. Adding alternatives to portfolios requires careful consideration and we believe…
US stocks headed towards their best week of the year with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing the 44,000 level for the first time ever to round out gains spurred by Donald Trump’s White House victory followed by the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.4%, briefly touching 6,000 for the first time, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) hovered near the flatline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.6% to a new record. Stocks drifted higher to end a stellar week of gains driven by optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies will boost the…
Image source: The Motley Fool Warren Buffett has spent 2024 reducing some of the biggest investments in the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) stock portfolio. The main reason is capital gains tax. Since I keep my investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA, I don’t have to worry about this. That’s why I’m looking to stay invested, rather than following the Oracle of Omaha. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be,…
From the latest news from CarbonCredits, you can see that the lithium market has entered a period of price decline. This is mainly because of weaker demand conditions and an oversupply of lithium carbonate in key regions. However, this trend doesn’t favor the top lithium miners and producers across the globe. Recently Albemarle and Pilbara have taken some drastic steps to counter the lithium market lows. Let’s see how they are navigating the challenges… Albemarle’s Strategy for Surviving the Lithium Market Slump As a consequence of dropping lithium prices, Albemarle Corporation is set to reduce its global workforce by between…
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Income Securities Fund (the Fund) (NYSE: PCF) announced that at special meeting of shareholders today, shareholders approved all proposals except a proposal to amend the Fund’s Declaration of Trust to eliminate the requirement that a proposal to convert the Fund to an open-end mutual fund be submitted to shareholders under certain circumstances. Separately, today the Fund is commencing a tender offer to purchase up to 10,675,000 shares of the Fund at 98% of the net asset value per common share as of the close of the regular trading session of the…
Bentley has achieved a milestone with its Mulliner division by building the first car in the Speed Six Continuation Series, which is now en route to its new owner in the USA. This makes it the first Bentley Speed Six constructed and sold since 1930. The term “continuation car” refers to a precise recreation of a classic car that is no longer in production. In this instance, Bentley is meticulously crafting each vehicle according to the original specifications, including reproducing 600 individual parts such as a new engine block casting for the 6½-liter racing engine. Bentley has deliberately avoided incorporating…
Special counsel Jack Smith makes a statement to reporters about the 37 federal charges returned by a grand jury in an indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump on charges of unauthorized retention of classified documents and conspiracy to obstruct justice as Smith speaks at his offices in Washington, U.S. June 9, 2023.Leah Millis | ReutersA judge on Friday paused proceedings in the criminal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump at the request of special counsel Jack Smith, a move that reflects the expected end of the prosecution.Smith said that vacating the schedule of remaining pretrial motion deadlines would…
Investing.com — Goldman Sachs analysts upgraded Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ:). to Buy from Neutral on Friday, projecting a 22% upside with a new 12-month price target of $377. Despite a recent 25% drop in stock value—contrary to the ‘s 3% rise—Goldman Sachs sees “multiple fundamental levers” supporting Wingstop’s continued growth, even as investors raise concerns over slowing same-store sales growth (SSSG) in 2025. Analysts anticipate Wingstop will achieve 7% SSSG in 2025, outpacing consensus by around 150 basis points. This expected growth is said to be underpinned by increasing brand awareness, a strong digital presence, and higher guest frequency. The bank sees…