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Microsoft's Future: A $900 Share Price?

October 18, 2024

You might remember my last article about Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) where I said, "Don't bother with the price now. " Back then, Microsoft's stock was valued at around 40 times its Blended P/E. As a financial analyst with 30 years until retirement, I'm using my time at a big-name firm to c

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Microsoft's Untapped Potential: A Turnaround Story

October 18, 2024

JR Research, a top analyst in the tech and software sectors, sees Microsoft as a promising investment opportunity. He focuses on finding growth stocks with strong potential and bargain prices. Microsoft, once a high-flyer, has taken a hit recently. But JR Research believes this could be a chance to

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Microsoft: Time to Explore New Options

October 18, 2024

Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? Well, that's exactly what some investors are starting to think about Microsoft (MSFT). Back in April 2024, when the stock was dropping from its high of $429. 37, some experts suggested that Microsoft might face some bumps in th

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BlackRock's Big Move: Should You Invest?

October 18, 2024

Meet BlackRock, a giant in the financial world that's been making waves. The company, which manages over $11 trillion in assets, just crushed expectations with its latest quarterly earnings. CEO Larry Fink shared that the firm added a massive $2 trillion organically over the past five years, making

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Trump's Crypto Venture: Who Gets What?

October 18, 2024

Imagine you're launching a new crypto project. Who do you think would get the majority of the profits? In the case of Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial, it's his family. They're set to receive 75% of the net revenue from the project. This is according to a 13-page document called the "World Lib

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India's Central Bank Pauses Navi's Lending

October 18, 2024

India's Reserve Bank has temporarily halted new loans from several non-bank lenders, including Sachin Bansal's startup Navi Finserv. The decision, effective from October 21, was driven by high interest rates and regulatory violations. These breaches involved incorrect loan pricing, inaccurate income

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Can Inflation Be Tamed with ECB Rate Cuts?

October 17, 2024

Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) made a significant move to tackle inflation. They lowered their key interest rates by a quarter of a percent. This includes the deposit facility rate, which steers their monetary policy. Why this decision? The ECB thinks inflation is slowing down, but it's stil

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Stock Markets Mixed as UK Inflation Drops

October 17, 2024

Investors around the world saw their stock markets take different paths on Wednesday. While Europe and Asia mostly dipped, Britain's FTSE 100 rose by 0.6% after the British government reported that the country's inflation rate had dropped to its lowest level in over three years. This news gave hope

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Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

October 16, 2024

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction

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Why Britain's Lower Inflation is Making Waves in Global Markets

October 16, 2024

Stock markets around the world had a mixed day on Wednesday. This happened after U.S. stocks lost some of their recent gains, especially in tech and energy companies. Britain reported that its inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in September, the lowest in over three years. This good news boosted the FTS