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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A benchmark for Chinese technology stocks has risen more than 20 per cent in the past month, entering a bull market as investors pile into the country’s internet companies following DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence breakthrough.The Hang Seng Tech index, which tracks the 30 largest tech groups listed in Hong Kong, is up 25 per cent from its 2025 low on January 13. It has outpaced the Nasdaq 100’s 4.4 per cent increase and a rise of less than 0.5 per cent for the…
This article was written byFollowI take a fundamentals-based approach to value investing.I disagree with the common misconception held by many investors that low multiple stocks must be cheap. I look for companies that offer the best long-term durability at the most affordable prices. Consequently, I have a propensity to be drawn to companies with steady long-term growth, no cyclicality, and a robust balance sheet.Nevertheless, investing in successful company is risky because one may end up paying too much (this is where valuation matters). I firmly believe this, yet there are situations where the development runway is so vast that price…
New legislation in Congress that was introduced by an unlikely duo of senators seeks to impose a credit card interest rate cap, with the potential for such a bill becoming law aided by President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge on the subject. Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation that would cap credit card interest rates at 10% for five years after the bill’s enactment. The two populist senators touted the measure as a means of fulfilling a campaign pledge made by Trump’s campaign last year.The bill’s introduction coupled with White House support for the proposal could allow for the…
By Lucy Lazarony, Next Avenue Michael Murray has been trading Massachusetts’ snow for Florida’s sun for 15 winters. At first, he and his wife, Caroline, headed south on vacations; two years ago, they bought a home in Florida. They relish the snowbird lifestyle, living in the warmth while winters rage up north. “We enjoy being snowbirds mainly because we want to be able to spend time outdoors and have access to healthy and quality food (fresh fruits and vegetables) year-round,” says Murray, president of Peabody Wealth Advisors in Danvers, Massachusetts. “We also wanted to have a place for friends and…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldDonald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to halt the enforcement of a US anti-corruption law that bars Americans from bribing foreign government officials to win business.“It’s going to mean a lot more business for America,” the president said in the Oval Office after signing an executive order on Monday directing Pam Bondi, the US attorney-general, to pause enforcement of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.“It sounds good on paper, but in [practice] it’s a disaster,” Trump said. “It…
This article was written byFollowOliver Rodzianko is an investment analyst specializing in the technology sector, grounded in timeless value principles. His expertise spans AI, semiconductors, software, and renewable energy, with a focus on companies that demonstrate resilient management and lasting competitive advantages. A trusted voice in financial analysis, Rodzianko’s insights are frequently highlighted as ‘Must Reads’ on Seeking Alpha, syndicated to Forbes via GuruFocus, and published on TipRanks.Rodzianko specializes in value trading at inflection points without leverage and without short interest. He typically holds investments for one to two years, selling them at fair value. Additionally, he models a wealth-preservation…
Tim Ferriss recently talked to Greg McKeown, offering “Tactics and Strategies for a 2025 Reboot,” and the Essentialsim author had a showstopper of a quote that caused me to “Wait, what?” and rewind: “What I have learned is this strange law of inverse prioritization,” McKeown said, “which is, I literally believe now that the most important thing in our lives at any given time is the least likely thing to get done, which is really strange.” Inverse prioritization, you say? Is this the answer to the question, “Why do we avoid the things that matter most?” Maybe. Let’s explore and…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced €109bn worth of investments in artificial intelligence in France over the coming years, as Europe seeks a greater foothold in the fast-growing industry dominated by the US and China.Macron touted the new funding ahead of the AI Action Summit in Paris which starts on Monday, featuring discussions between world leaders and AI executives such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman.It comes after US President Donald Trump last month hailed a $500bn AI infrastructure project known as Stargate, to be built in America and led by OpenAI and SoftBank.Big technology groups Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta have…
When it comes to retirement decisions and strategies, many preretirees and retirees overlook the most important ones they need to consider for their particular circumstances and goals. Instead, they may often place a low priority on more important retirement decisions and place a higher priority on decisions that won’t significantly impact their financial wellbeing. Let’s see why. Many Preretirees And Retirees Should Consider Reprioritizing Their Decisions More than half of all preretirees and retirees would like help making key decisions from a financial professional, according to “Disconnected: Reality vs. Perception in Retirement Planning,” a recent survey and study from the…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldA federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked Elon Musk and his team from accessing the US Treasury department’s payments data, warning that it risked leading to the disclosure of sensitive information. The order issued on Saturday morning dealt a fresh legal blow to the technology billionaire and his closest allies’ push to comb through federal payments in a bid to slash US government costs. The court’s move came in response to a legal challenge from 19 Democratic state…
