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Data Update 2 for 2024: A Stock Comeback - Winning the Expectations Game!

Musings on Markets

That positive result notwithstanding, the recovery was uneven, with a big chunk of the increase in market capitalization coming from seven companies (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, NVidia and Tesla) and wide divergences in performance across stocks, in performance. increase in market capitalization.

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3 Blue Chip Opportunities the Market Overlooked—Now's Your Chance

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This creates a unique opportunity for investors seeking stability and consistent returns, offering the potential for capital appreciation and attractive dividend yields. suggesting that the market may undervalue Cisco's future earnings potential. A closer look at Cisco's valuation reveals potential undervaluation.

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Brown & Brown Gains 40% YTD: Will the Rally Last?

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With a market capitalization of $28.61 Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The rally was largely driven by higher core commissions and fees, new business, solid retention, rate increases, strategic acquisitions, a strong financial position and effective capital deployment. and 12.3%, respectively, in the same time frame.

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Dealing with Aging: Updating the Intel, Walgreens and Starbucks Stories!

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While management decisions have clearly contributed to the problems, it is also true that the pharmacy business, which forms Walgreen's core, has deteriorated over the last two years, and that can be seen by comparing its market performance to CVS, its highest profile competitor. billion, has been more cash drain than flow , and in 2024, Ms.

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Data Update 2 for 2023: A Rocky Year for Equities!

Musings on Markets

The first is the dividends you receive, while you hold stocks, a cash flow stream that provides a measure of stability to investors who seek it. trillion in market capitalization, but for balance, it is also worth noting that US equities are still holding on to a gain of $6.9

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The Power of Expectations: Nvidia's Earnings and the Market Reaction!

Musings on Markets

That drop of more than $200 billion in market capitalization in response to what looked like good news, at least on the surface, puzzled market observers, though, as is their wont, they had found a reason by day end. on June 18, 2024, and a low of $92.06, on August 5, before ending at $125.61

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MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Announces Merger Agreements with Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. and Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc.

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vi In addition, following the closing of the Merger(s), as applicable, MFIC will pay a cash dividend of $0.20 per share special dividend will be determined by the MFIC Board of Directors based upon the timing of the closings of the Merger(s). The exact record date for the $0.20 The exact record date for the $0.20