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What does it take to be a successful investor? A healthy balance of technical skill, emotional intelligence, and intentional habits can help. This three-legged stool requires us to derive precision from knowledge and analysis and perspective from curiosity and discipline while developing processes to nudge us toward our fullest potential. The investment community is in constant search of new tools that facilitate this critical process. But as technology across the financial world has evolved exponentially in recent years, one of the most valuable investment tools has been around for millennia: writing. Clear writing and clear thinking go hand in hand.…

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Image source: Getty Images Usually, each quarter sees a reshuffle of UK stocks in the main FTSE indexes. Shares that have done well get promoted to the FTSE 100, while poor performers drop down to the FTSE 250 (and vice versa). This isn’t subjective, but rather done based on the market cap of each stock. Here are two that I think could be up for promotion in the year-end change. A strong investment trust There are seven FTSE 100 stocks with a current market cap below £4bn. By contrast, Alliance Witan (LSE:ALW) has a market cap of £4.8bn. Therefore, I…

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Well, that was interesting.Every presidential election in the United States, regardless of the outcome, offers something to be intrigued by.2024 was no different.I have spent much of my career studying human decision-making and behavior, especially when we engage in herd behavior. This election provided some lessons for those who were paying attention.Investing and politics don’t mix. I have been saying this for as long as I can remember, yet people continue to make the same error. It was literally the headline of my very first Washington Post column back on February 6, 2011: “Why politics and investing don’t mix” (Paywall…

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> Listen on Spotify> Listen on Amazon Music> Listen on iHeartNo discussion regarding the future is complete unless AI is incorporated.In this episode, Konstantina Katcheves of Teva Pharmaceuticals and Sanskriti Thakur of TOWER Capital Group provide their insights on the impact of not only the benefits of the technology but the regulatory challenges and uncertainty surrounding AI.Host⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lori Ellis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Insights, BioSpaceGuestsKonstantina Katcheves, Senior Vice President, Innovative Medicines Global Business Development and Acquisitions, Teva PharmaceuticalsSanskriti Thakur, Chairwoman, TOWER CapitalDisclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and do not represent those of their organization. Source link

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ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:) announced today that James Quincey, Chairman and CEO, will present at the Morgan Stanley (NYSE:) Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. ET. The company invites investors to join a webcast for this event at coca-colacompany.com/investors. Downloadable files, as well as a transcript, will be available within 24 hours after the event on the company’s website. About The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and…

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Trump Media & Technology Group stock (DJT) sank by double digits in early trading on Thursday, falling around 15% to reverse the gains it enjoyed on Wednesday as Donald Trump clinched victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Shares in the company — the home of Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social — have been on a wild ride over the past week, with the up-and-down moves mostly tied to Trump’s chances of reclaiming the White House. The stock is down about 10% over the past five days, although shares have rallied nearly 120% in the past month. Strategists…

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Purpose Built Moto, a name synonymous with exceptional motorcycle builds, has once again delivered a stunning transformation. Their latest project, a Ducati 900SS, was entrusted to them by a client named Jamie. The bike arrived at their workshop with a partially revamped engine, 18-inch rims with stainless-steel spokes, and a fascinating carbon fiber body kit comprising a new fuel tank, tail, and side covers. To further enhance performance, the motorcycle already featured a modern ignition system and Mikuni carburetors. Ducati 900SS Custom Build: Minimalist Racer Style and Performance by Purpose Built Moto (Purpose Built Moto) The custom Ducati Monster 797…

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Image source: Getty Images Shares in Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) fell 4.25% today (7 November). As I write, the stock’s now 7% off its all-time high of 592p set a couple of days back. I invested in Rolls-Royce shares at 149p about 18 months ago, then topped up my holding in August at a price of 450p. Both positions are up. Should I go for a third helping? Or would that be pushing my luck? What happened Today’s dip followed a trading update covering the 10 months to 31 October. In this, the FTSE 100 engine maker said flying hours in…

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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesWarner Bros. Discovery said Thursday its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million global subscribers in the third quarter.It marked the biggest quarterly growth for the streaming platform since its inception. Max now had 110.5 million subscribers as of Sept. 30. Warner Bros. Discovery’s flagship streaming service has been growing its subscriber base at a fast clip this year since expanding internationally during the first half.The streaming business has become a bright spot for Warner Bros. Discovery as its traditional TV networks have been pressured by cord cutting and a soft advertising market. Last quarter,…

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