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Investing
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, manages a substantial investment portfolio through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. As of November 2024, the trust's portfolio is valued at approximately $45 billion, with a significant concentration in a few key holdings. Major Holdings 1. Microsoft (MSFT)
Media
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has recently valued itself at approximately $300 billion, marking one of its highest valuations to date. This valuation emerged from a recent share buyback offer, indicating the company's confidence in its continued growth. Despite facing potential regulatory challenges in the United States,
Business Insights
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has made notable adjustments to its investment portfolio, reflecting strategic shifts in response to current market conditions. New Investments * Domino's Pizza: Berkshire acquired approximately 1.28 million shares of Domino's Pizza, valued at $549.3 million as of September 30,
Real Estate
The decision to buy a home is significant, and timing plays a crucial role. Recent data indicates that the median age of first-time homebuyers has risen to 36, the highest on record. This trend suggests that many are postponing homeownership. Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of delaying
Economy
The Federal Reserve is approaching interest rate reductions with caution, influenced by several key factors: 1. Economic Resilience Despite previous rate hikes, the U.S. economy remains robust. Indicators such as steady GDP growth and low unemployment suggest that the economy can withstand current interest rates without immediate cuts. This
Semiconductors
The U.S. government has finalized a $6.6 billion grant to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) under the CHIPS Act, aiming to boost domestic semiconductor production. TSMC plans to invest $65 billion in a three-factory complex in Arizona, with the first facility set to open early next year. The
Economy
In the third quarter of 2024, U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion, marking a $24 billion increase from the previous quarter. Despite this rise, the rate of new credit card delinquencies slightly decreased to 8.8% from over 9% in the second quarter, indicating that
Economy
The U.S. dollar has experienced significant strengthening, reaching its highest levels in years. This surge is attributed to robust economic growth, higher interest rates, and increased investor confidence in the U.S. economy. A strong dollar has both advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, it makes imports cheaper
Real Estate
U.S. home builders are increasingly converting unsold homes into rental properties or selling them to investors amid a surge in housing inventory and elevated mortgage rates. This shift is driven by a significant rise in unsold inventory, which has reached its highest level since 2009, and the affordability challenges
Business Insights
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese conglomerate and owner of 7-Eleven, has received a non-binding management buyout (MBO) proposal valued at approximately ¥9 trillion ($58 billion) from Ito-Kogyo, a company linked to Vice President Junro Ito, a member of the founding family. This offer is under review by a special
Business Insights
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection following the collapse of merger discussions with Frontier Airlines. The Wall Street Journal indicates that Spirit is in advanced talks with bondholders to develop a bankruptcy plan supported by a majority of its creditors. The airline has been grappling with
Business Insights
Home Depot reported its fiscal third-quarter results on November 12, 2024, surpassing Wall Street expectations and raising its full-year outlook. The company achieved a net income of $3.6 billion, or $3.67 per share, slightly down from $3.8 billion, or $3.81 per share, in the same period