Chevron has jumped into the 20 most valuable listed companies in America, as the war-driven surge in energy prices has probably lifted the company’s bottom line. Chevron stock edged up 0.9% to $$203.34 early Friday, while the fell 0.8%. At close of business Thursday, Chevron’s market value rose to just over $400 billion—the first time the oil-and-gas major hit that valuation watermark, according t...
Chevron has jumped into the 20 most valuable listed companies in America, as the war-driven surge in energy prices has probably lifted the company’s bottom line. Chevron stock edged up 0.9% to $$203.34 early Friday, while the fell 0.8%. At close of business Thursday, Chevron’s market value rose to just over $400 billion—the first time the oil-and-gas major hit that valuation watermark, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Teradyne TER is benefiting from the growing demand for its UltraFLEXplus system, which has been specifically designed to address the complex testing requirements of high-performance processors and networking devices. UltraFLEXplus enables customers to reduce test development times, driving up high-efficiency volume production. The UltraFLEXplus system has proven to be a key driver in boosting the ...
Teradyne TER is benefiting from the growing demand for its UltraFLEXplus system, which has been specifically designed to address the complex testing requirements of high-performance processors and networking devices. UltraFLEXplus enables customers to reduce test development times, driving up high-efficiency volume production. The UltraFLEXplus system has proven to be a key driver in boosting the Semiconductor Test business. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Semiconductor Test revenues were $883 million, accounting for approximately 81.5% of total sales. This reflects 45% year-over-year growth and a 46% sequential increase compared with the third quarter of 2025. Building on this momentum, in March 2026, Teradyne announced the launch of the Photon 100, an integrated opto-electric test platform built on UltraFLEXplus. This platform allows for scalable, high-throughput testing for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics manufacturing. It combines advanced optical and electrical instrumentation to simplify operations, accelerate time-to-market and support high-volume production driven by AI and next-generation data center demands. The growing demand for AI-driven applications, particularly in data centers, is expected to continue driving the adoption of UltraFLEXplus. Strong demand for the UltraFLEXplus system is expected to drive top-line growth. For the first quarter of 2026, Teradyne expects revenues between $1,150 million and $1,250 million. Teradyne Suffers From Stiff Competition Teradyne is facing stiff competition from companies such as Advantest Corporation ATEYY and Cohu COHU. Both Advantest and Cohu are expanding their footprint in the semiconductor test market. Advantest’s expanding footprint in the semiconductor test market has been noteworthy. In December 2025, Advantest announced the T2000 AiR2X, a next-generation air-cooled semiconductor test system that provides double the test resources of its predecessor while keeping power use low and its design compac...
Overclocking.com video AMD is reportedly preparing to respond to the launch of Intel’s Core Ultra 200K Plus, the refreshed chips based on the Arrow Lake architecture. To that end, the company is reportedly preparing the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X, which will feature higher clock speeds. Otherwise, there would be no major changes to the CPUs’ specifications. They would retain the same number o...
Overclocking.com video AMD is reportedly preparing to respond to the launch of Intel’s Core Ultra 200K Plus, the refreshed chips based on the Arrow Lake architecture. To that end, the company is reportedly preparing the Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X, which will feature higher clock speeds. Otherwise, there would be no major changes to the CPUs’ specifications. They would retain the same number of cores and the same amount of cache! Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X: twoCPUrefreshes from AMD! Simply put, with these two processors, AMD would essentially be reusing the same specifications as its original CPUs. As a result, the 9750X would feature 8 cores and 16threads, compared to 6 cores and 12threads for the 9650X. In the first case, we’d see a total of 32 MB of L3 cache paired with 8 MB of L2 cache. The second CPU would have 32 MB of L3 paired with 8 MB of L2. Here, there’s no change in RAM support since we’re still talking aboutDDR5 at 5600 MT/s. What does change, however, are the base frequencies, which see a boost of 400 MHz. The boost frequency has also been improved by 100 MHz. Specifically, we would have a 9750X running at a base frequency of 4.2 GHz compared to 3.8 GHz for the original 9700X, while the turbo frequency would reach 5.6 GHz versus 5.5 GHz. As for the 9650X, it’s the same story: the frequencies would be 4.3 GHz and 5.5 GHz (base and boost) compared to 3.9 GHz and 5.4 GHz, respectively. Naturally, these frequency increases will impact the TDP, which would rise to 120W. Remember that the 9600X is at 65W, just like the 9700X, for that matter… Before AMD released updates to increase its thermal envelope to 105W. In any case, we can expect performance gains due to the higher clock speeds, but that’s about it. Just like with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, we’re curious to see what impact these higher clock speeds will have on the CPU’s energy efficiency. As for pricing, we expect these new models to replace the current versions at their MSRP prices. The 9700X an...
In relation to the first victim, Samuels was found guilty of one count of raping a child under 13, one count of sexual activity with a child, one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and one count of assault by penetration.
In relation to the first victim, Samuels was found guilty of one count of raping a child under 13, one count of sexual activity with a child, one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and one count of assault by penetration.
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The compa...
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The company also approved a $20 billion share repurchase program in addition to its existing stock buyback program announced in November 2024, under which $2.1 billion worth of shares are available for repurchase. The current hike reflects the inherent financial strength of the company and the strong cash flow generated from continued focus on high-margin businesses and healthy execution of operating plans. Qualcomm generated $4.96 billion of net cash from operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $4.59 billion a year ago. At quarter-end, the company had $7.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. With a dividend yield of approximately 2.7%, Qualcomm appears to be financially strong, with healthy cash generation and a strong ability to fund dividends and share buybacks. Some Tech Firms With Recent Dividend Hikes Analog Devices, Inc. ADI, has increased its quarterly dividend by 11% to $1.10 per share. This is the 22nd consecutive year of dividend hike by the semiconductor firm. Analog Devices has returned more than $32 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the past 22 years. Broadcom Inc. AVGO increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to 65 cents per share for fiscal 2026. This represents the 15th consecutive increase in annual dividends since fiscal 2011. QCOM’s Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Qualcomm shares have lost 16.2% over the past year against the industry’s growth of 59.9%. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade...
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The compa...
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The company also approved a $20 billion share repurchase program in addition to its existing stock buyback program announced in November 2024, under which $2.1 billion worth of shares are available for repurchase. The current hike reflects the inherent financial strength of the company and the strong cash flow generated from continued focus on high-margin businesses and healthy execution of operating plans. Qualcomm generated $4.96 billion of net cash from operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $4.59 billion a year ago. At quarter-end, the company had $7.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. With a dividend yield of approximately 2.7%, Qualcomm appears to be financially strong, with healthy cash generation and a strong ability to fund dividends and share buybacks. Some Tech Firms With Recent Dividend Hikes Analog Devices, Inc. ADI, has increased its quarterly dividend by 11% to $1.10 per share. This is the 22nd consecutive year of dividend hike by the semiconductor firm. Analog Devices has returned more than $32 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the past 22 years. Broadcom Inc. AVGO increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to 65 cents per share for fiscal 2026. This represents the 15th consecutive increase in annual dividends since fiscal 2011. QCOM’s Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Qualcomm shares have lost 16.2% over the past year against the industry’s growth of 59.9%. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade...
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The compa...
Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM recently announced a 3.4% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 92 cents per share or $3.68 on an annualized basis. A steady dividend payout is part of the long-term strategy of Qualcomm to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders. In addition, healthy dividend increases at periodic intervals have been one of its strengths. The company also approved a $20 billion share repurchase program in addition to its existing stock buyback program announced in November 2024, under which $2.1 billion worth of shares are available for repurchase. The current hike reflects the inherent financial strength of the company and the strong cash flow generated from continued focus on high-margin businesses and healthy execution of operating plans. Qualcomm generated $4.96 billion of net cash from operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $4.59 billion a year ago. At quarter-end, the company had $7.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. With a dividend yield of approximately 2.7%, Qualcomm appears to be financially strong, with healthy cash generation and a strong ability to fund dividends and share buybacks. Some Tech Firms With Recent Dividend Hikes Analog Devices, Inc. ADI, has increased its quarterly dividend by 11% to $1.10 per share. This is the 22nd consecutive year of dividend hike by the semiconductor firm. Analog Devices has returned more than $32 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the past 22 years. Broadcom Inc. AVGO increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to 65 cents per share for fiscal 2026. This represents the 15th consecutive increase in annual dividends since fiscal 2011. QCOM’s Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates Qualcomm shares have lost 16.2% over the past year against the industry’s growth of 59.9%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 11.6 forward earnings,...
Getty Images Investment Thesis Despite the United States and Israel having an overwhelming conventional military advantage over Iran, the geographical constraint imposed by the Strait of Hormuz, along with other factors, means that the Iran War risks devolving into a festering quagmire of regional insecurity that could drag on for months (or longer), with no clarity about an end point. This would ...
Getty Images Investment Thesis Despite the United States and Israel having an overwhelming conventional military advantage over Iran, the geographical constraint imposed by the Strait of Hormuz, along with other factors, means that the Iran War risks devolving into a festering quagmire of regional insecurity that could drag on for months (or longer), with no clarity about an end point. This would result in continued upside pressure to oil prices ( CL1:COM )( CO1:COM ), with resulting pain and recession risk for the world economy. Continued degradation of Iran's military capacity, combined with a release of strategic oil reserves and measures to provide naval escorts and government-backed insurance for ships traversing the strait, might eventually help to restore shipping through the area. But it seems too early to be confident about this, with some experts saying that naval escorts might only restore 10% of pre-war ship traffic . Even if the main phase of the Iran War only lasts a few weeks, the asymmetric nature of the security risk suggests that uncertainty and negative worldwide economic effects could last much longer. Combined with current market levels that are still near all-time highs (e.g., the S&P, the Nasdaq, and the Dow), this arguably suggests that a cautious stance is warranted for investors. The Impact on Markets So Far Crude oil prices have shot up more than 60% year-to-date, with Brent crude oil going from about $73/barrel prior to the first U.S./Israeli strikes, to above $100/barrel. The IEA announcement about a release of 400M barrels from international reserves provided some temporary relief to markets, although Brent subsequently surged to around $110/barrel on March 18 , following the latest strikes. CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/politics/hormuz-trump-administration-underestimated-iran Meanwhile, markets have only pulled back slightly (e.g., the S&P 500 is down about 6% from all-time highs), despite a conflict that could drag on for longer...
Brazilian magnate Joesley Batista is making a play for the cement unit of Benjamin Steinbruch ’s troubled conglomerate CSN, according to people familiar with the talks. Batista is directly negotiating with Steinbruch, the controlling shareholder and CEO of Cia. Siderúrgica Nacional SA , as the company is formally known. Steinbruch has been facing mounting pressure from lenders to offload assets. C...
Brazilian magnate Joesley Batista is making a play for the cement unit of Benjamin Steinbruch ’s troubled conglomerate CSN, according to people familiar with the talks. Batista is directly negotiating with Steinbruch, the controlling shareholder and CEO of Cia. Siderúrgica Nacional SA , as the company is formally known. Steinbruch has been facing mounting pressure from lenders to offload assets. CSN shares trimmed earlier losses after Bloomberg’s report. Batista, through his billionaire family’s investment vehicle J&F SA , has also expressed interest in CSN’s mining unit, one of the most solid of the conglomerate’s businesses, the people said, asking not to be identified as the talks are private. Last year, the mining unit produced 45.5 million tons of high-quality iron. J&F declined to comment. CSN didn’t reply to a request for comment. Shares of CSN were down 1.2% to 6.02 reais at 12:12 p.m. in Sao Paulo after earlier falling as much as 4.1%. Votorantim, Huaxin Are Said Among Firms Vying to Buy CSN Cement CSN Debt Surges, Shares Plunge as Steelmaker Seeks Asset Sales Batista Family Revamps Business in Bid to Tap Debt Markets Brazil’s Billionaire Batistas Poised for Venezuelan Oil Revival Morgan Stanley has been marketing the cement subsidiary, and Votorantim SA and Chinese giant Huaxin Cement Co. are also among the companies in talks to acquire it. Discussions are in an early stage and could end without a deal. The Batista family has expanded its footprint well beyond JBS NV — the world’s biggest meat-packer — through its J&F holding company, and a successful deal with Steinbruch would mark their first foray into the cement sector. J&F already holds mining interests through its LHG Mining unit, which focuses on iron ore and manganese. That business operates two mines in Mato Grosso do Sul, acquired from Vale SA in 2022, alongside its own port infrastructure. For Steinbruch, the talks represent a pivot toward a more aggressive divestment strategy after years of inv...
(RTTNews) - Stocks have moved mostly lower during trading on Friday, extending the downward move seen over the two previous sessions. With the extended slump, the major averages have dropped to their lowest intraday levels in several months. Currently, the major averages are off their lows of the session but still firmly negative. The Nasdaq is down 252.42 points or 1.1 percent at 21,838.28, the S...
(RTTNews) - Stocks have moved mostly lower during trading on Friday, extending the downward move seen over the two previous sessions. With the extended slump, the major averages have dropped to their lowest intraday levels in several months. Currently, the major averages are off their lows of the session but still firmly negative. The Nasdaq is down 252.42 points or 1.1 percent at 21,838.28, the S&P 500 is down 52.39 points or 0.8 percent at 6,554.10 and the Dow is down 199.99 points or 0.4 percent at 45,821.44. The weakness on Wall Street comes amid continued volatility by the price of crude oil, which has been a key driver of trading in recent sessions. The price of crude oil for May delivery has shown wild swings over the course of the session and is currently up $0.95 or 1 percent at $96.50 a barrel. After jumping above $111 a barrel earlier in the day, Brent crude oil futures have given back ground but are currently above $109 a barrel. The volatility in the oil markets comes as traders keep a close eye on developments in the Middle East war and the impact on energy supplies. Crude oil prices initially surged amid news of new attacks on energy infrastructure in the region but gave back ground amid reports suggesting the U.S. is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil to increase supply and bring down prices. The rollercoaster extends the volatility seen in the previous session, when oil prices soared to nearly $120 a barrel before pulling back sharply after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters Israel would be helping the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sector News Computer hardware stocks have shown a substantial move to the downside on the day, with the NYSE Arca Computer Hardware Index plunging by 3.7 percent after ending the previous session as a record closing high. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has led the sector lower, plummeting by 28.2 percent after U.S. prosecutors charged several of the information technology company's emplo...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images I previously covered TeraWulf Inc. ( WULF ) in November 2025, discussing why I had reiterated my Buy rating then as it finally neared my Buy Zones, thanks to its robust AI monetization opportunities arising from the multi-year contracted backlog and the growing HPC capacity. This was especially since I was of the opinion that its bright long-term prospects far out...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images I previously covered TeraWulf Inc. ( WULF ) in November 2025, discussing why I had reiterated my Buy rating then as it finally neared my Buy Zones, thanks to its robust AI monetization opportunities arising from the multi-year contracted backlog and the growing HPC capacity. This was especially since I was of the opinion that its bright long-term prospects far outweighed the near-term headwinds arising from the higher debt reliance and the volatile Bitcoin USD ( BTC-USD ) spot prices. In this article, I shall discuss why I am downgrading the WULF stock to a Hold here, given their mixed return prospects from the outsized rally, the consequently expensive valuations, and the potential volatility from the elevated short interest ratio of 22.07% at the time of writing. This is especially since much of their HPC capacity will only be energized from H2'26 onwards, with it implying they're likely to have underwhelming top/bottom-line performance in the intermediate term, worsened by the capex/debt/interest expense risks on their balance sheet/adjusted EBITDA/adjusted EPS prospects. WULF's Rally Doesn't Happen Accidentally WULF 1Y Stock Price (TradingView) Since my last Buy rating, WULF has indeed outperformed with a rich stock price rally of +43% compared to the wider market at -0.5%, as the stock also outdoes many of its neocloud/hyperscaler peers in varying degrees. It is apparent from these numbers that the bulls have not fallen for the cooling AI trade sentiments and the moderating Bitcoin USD (BTC-USD) prices by -44.2% from the 52-week highs. Much of their tailwinds are likely attributed to WULF's excellent diversification beyond the cryptocurrency sector into the high-growth cloud computing opportunity, allowing them to weather the near-term crypto winter, with the much-needed backstop from Alphabet Inc. ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) also mitigating the market's pessimism surrounding the debt-ridden data center capex trends: Rather than trading ...
Ondas Inc. ONDS is accelerating its expansion in the global defense technology market through a series of strategic acquisitions aimed at strengthening its autonomous systems capabilities and building a multi-domain, integrated defense ecosystem. Recently, Ondas acquired INDO Earth Moving Ltd., a specialist in heavy engineering equipment for military and infrastructure programs. The acquisition br...
Ondas Inc. ONDS is accelerating its expansion in the global defense technology market through a series of strategic acquisitions aimed at strengthening its autonomous systems capabilities and building a multi-domain, integrated defense ecosystem. Recently, Ondas acquired INDO Earth Moving Ltd., a specialist in heavy engineering equipment for military and infrastructure programs. The acquisition brings with it a $140 million contract under a strategic military procurement initiative, covering the delivery of heavy-tracked engineering vehicles along with long-term maintenance, logistics and operational support. By integrating INDO’s engineering expertise with its own autonomous technologies, Ondas aims to transform traditional heavy machinery into robotic engineering platforms equipped with capabilities such as remote operation, autonomous navigation and advanced perception systems. The recent acquisition of Rotron Aerospace strengthens its position in long-range unmanned aerial systems, adding VTOL platforms, advanced aero-engines and propulsion technologies. Ondas has also acquired BIRD Aerosystems, marking its entry into the airborne missile protection and unmanned aerial systems segment. BIRD’s capabilities in Airborne Missile Protection Systems and Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation, deployed across more than 700 platforms globally, significantly expand Ondas’ presence in airborne defense and acquired Roboteam, enhancing its capabilities in ground-based autonomous systems. Additional acquisitions, including Sentrycs, Apeiro Motion and Zickel, further strengthen its portfolio. Apart from acquisitions, the company announced a merger agreement with Mistral, under which Mistral will merge with a subsidiary of Ondas while continuing to manage its existing contracts. The deal strengthens Ondas’ position in the defense sector by adding Mistral’s capabilities in U.S.-based manufacturing, system integration and quality assurance. Moreover, the company ann...
It was October 2001 in New York City, and Mira Aroyo and bandmate Reuben Wu were invited to DJ a new party. The gritty, 200 capacity Luxx on Brooklyn’s Grand Street specialised in forgotten queer electro sounds from the 1980s. The party’s name? Electroclash. “It was us, Peaches, people from Berlin,” remembers Aroyo. Larry Tee, the Atlanta DJ and RuPaul collaborator, had booked them for their love ...
It was October 2001 in New York City, and Mira Aroyo and bandmate Reuben Wu were invited to DJ a new party. The gritty, 200 capacity Luxx on Brooklyn’s Grand Street specialised in forgotten queer electro sounds from the 1980s. The party’s name? Electroclash. “It was us, Peaches, people from Berlin,” remembers Aroyo. Larry Tee, the Atlanta DJ and RuPaul collaborator, had booked them for their love of overlooked gems by Gina X or Bobby O. “It was hedonistic, nonbinary, flamboyant.” Returning to Liverpool, this fed into their band Ladytron’s definitive electroclash statement: 2002 single Seventeen. Against a throbbing synthesised bassline, vocalist Helen Marnie’s hushed, deadpan vocal warns ominously about teenage female disposability: “They only want you when you’re 17 / when you’re 21, you’re no fun.” View image in fullscreen Electroclash leaders … Ladytron performing at Heaven in 2002. Photograph: Nicky J Sims/Redferns In 2026, Ladytron are back. Recording eighth album Paradises, the band that Brian Eno once praised as “the best of English pop music” decided on a pivot to the dancefloor. “The guiding principle,” says multi-instrumentalist Daniel Hunt, “was fun.” Single Kingdom Undersea is pure Balearic influenced bliss, while A Death in London is a deluxe 2020s update of the band’s signature noir sound. Following a melancholic lockdown album, Hunt was aiming to recapture a feeling he remembered from being a Wirral teenager in 1989, when singles by Neneh Cherry or Soul II Soul zapped the indie rock from his body. “I wanted to capture that shock of modernity.” The 1990s were the heyday of Scouse house, as high-energy, vocal-led club sounds made in Liverpool boomed from the city’s nightclub, Cream. Hunt, who DJ’d weirder, more alternative parties in the city, was keener on Stereolab. But his studio-space neighbour was Dan Evans, of house act 2 Funky 2. The producer instructed him how to programme a proper beat. “That was the epiphany,” remembers Hunt. “You didn’t have ...
Ironvine Capital Partners, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Ironvine Capital Partners emphasized in its latest investor letter that long-term equity returns are ultimately driven by underlying earnings growth, noting that businesses held across its portfolios increased earnings between 12% and 16% in 2025, while ho...
Ironvine Capital Partners, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Ironvine Capital Partners emphasized in its latest investor letter that long-term equity returns are ultimately driven by underlying earnings growth, noting that businesses held across its portfolios increased earnings between 12% and 16% in 2025, while holdings have compounded profits at roughly 15%–18% annually over the past nine years. The firm expects another year of mid-teens earnings growth across its companies in 2026, supported by durable competitive advantages, reinvestment opportunities, and structural industry tailwinds. Performance for the Ironvine Concentrated Equity Composite returned 11.27% in 2025, compared with 17.88% for the S&P 500 Index, while the Ironvine Core Equity Composite gained 9.68% during the year. The letter highlighted several major portfolio holdings benefiting from trends such as cloud computing expansion, aerospace maintenance demand, datacenter and semiconductor growth tied to artificial intelligence, resilient credit markets, the continued digitization of payments, and the global need for enterprise software and risk-management services. Despite acknowledging uncertainties ranging from regulatory developments to cyclical industry conditions, the firm remains confident that owning durable, high-quality businesses with strong reinvestment opportunities can generate double-digit long-term returns even if market valuations moderate. Please review the Portfolio’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2025. In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Ironvine Capital Partners highlighted stocks like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a global technology and e-commerce company generating revenue through its online retail platform, cloud computing division AWS, and a growing portfolio of digital services. The one-month return of Amazon.com,...
Chen Bing (left) and Shen Rongqin. A senior manager at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) has surrendered to authorities, while a former provincial branch chief faces prosecution, marking the latest cases to hit the world’s largest bank by assets amid China’s sweeping anti-graft campaign. Chen Bing, a deputy head of ICBC’s internal audit bureau in Tianjin, is under investigation f...
Chen Bing (left) and Shen Rongqin. A senior manager at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) has surrendered to authorities, while a former provincial branch chief faces prosecution, marking the latest cases to hit the world’s largest bank by assets amid China’s sweeping anti-graft campaign. Chen Bing, a deputy head of ICBC’s internal audit bureau in Tianjin, is under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law,” according to an official statement released Friday evening. Authorities said Chen had voluntarily surrendered.
Across the UK, many small charities face increasing financial pressures, forcing some to shut their doors. When this happens, it can leave the people who relied on those services without support - and volunteers and communities trying to step in and keep things going. We’d like to hear from volunteers who have experienced a charity closing. Have you or others tried to continue the work informally ...
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