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Image source: Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares are performing really well right now. But other UK stocks are generating bigger gains for investors. Here, I’m going to highlight an under-the-radar stock that has delivered more than twice the return that Rolls-Royce has this year. Believe it or not, this stock is trading for just 22p. A UK cybersecurity company The stock I want to zoom in on today is Corero Network Security (LSE: CNS). It’s a small UK cybersecurity company that specialises in solutions designed to protect companies against malicious network/server activity. I’m kicking myself for not buying this stock when…

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TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NASDAQ:), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the successful mass production of its cutting-edge In-Cell Touch TDDI (Touch and Display Driver Integration) solution, the HX83132, for high-end LCD AI laptops. The HX83132 has already been adopted by several leading panel makers across the board. By entering mass production during the third quarter of 2024, this marks a significant milestone for the first-of-its-kind, innovative product. As notebook brand customers increasingly prioritize product differentiation and value enhancement, the integration of touch functionality into…

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The market for artificial intelligence (AI) is in high demand in the enterprise arena, but AI has yet to boost the consumer PC market. Worldwide PC shipments have fallen from 341 million in 2021 to 241 million in 2023, according to Statista.However, conditions for a PC recovery are on the horizon. Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 next year, which is expected to drive adoption of next-generation PCs optimized for AI applications. Gartner expects AI PCs to make up 43% of PC shipments in 2025, up from 17% in 2024, which implies a strong upgrade cycle.Here are two…

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Shares of Swedish telecom firm Ericsson jumped amid third-quarter core earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and growth in North American demand.The company’s stock had edged up near 9% at 8:28 a.m. London time, before lightly paring gains to 7.6% at 9:52 a.m.Ericsson on Tuesday declared adjusted third-quarter earnings, excluding impairments, of 7.327 billion Swedish crowns ($0.7 billion), compared with 3.9 billion Swedish crowns in the same period of last year and exceeding the 5.75 billion crown mean forecast of analysts cited by Reuters.Net sales shed 4% year-on-year to 61.8 billion Swedish crowns in the third quarter, but nevertheless surpassed analyst…

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Image source: Getty Images Over the past two decades, the FTSE 100 index has averaged gains of around 6.3% a year, including dividends. That’s what chartered financial analyst Edward Sheldon discovered recently after carrying out research and writing about it on The Motley Fool. Sheldon reckons those average annual gains delivered an overall return of 241% over the 20-year period. A Footsie index tracker fund would have beaten cash in the bank. But Sheldon’s unimpressed. He suggests at least diversifying over other indices, such as America’s S&P 500. But he also thinks it may be a good idea to pick…

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Rolls-Royce is set to give its entry-level sedan, the Ghost, a mid cycle refresh. The luxury carmaker has been testing a pre-production version of the facelifted model, and recent spy shots reveal some of the changes in store. The most noticeable changes are to the front end, with new headlights, a revised bumper, and a slightly tweaked grille. While the silhouette remains the same, the Ghost will receive a fresh coat of paint and new wheels. Inside, expect updated upholstery and trim options, as well as potentially a new infotainment system. While a Level 3 semi-autonomous driving system has been…

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(Reuters) -Phillips 66 will sell its 49% non-operated equity interest in Coop Mineraloel AG to its Swiss joint venture partner for $1.24 billion, the U.S. refiner said on Monday. The joint venture operates 324 retail sites and petrol stations across Switzerland. “This transaction marks significant progress in delivering on our commitment of over $3 billion in divestitures,” Phillips 66 (NYSE:) CEO Mark Lashier said in a statement. The company said it would receive $1.17 billion as sales price and $70 million as assumed dividend for the current year to be paid at or prior to closing. Phillips 66 had said…

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Pension fund PKA, one of Denmark’s pioneering investors in energy production through the Anholt offshore wind farm, is preparing to significantly increase its stakes in energy companies, reveals Michael Nellemann, PKA’s Investment Director, as he outlines the fund’s strategy in an interview with AMWatch’s Danish sister site, EnergiWatch. Source link

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The Hyundai Tucson, a compact crossover known for its versatility, has recently undergone a dramatic transformation at Prior Design. The tuner has bestowed upon the Tucson a widebody kit that exudes a summery vibe, even as the northern hemisphere enters autumn. This isn’t the first time Prior Design has taken on a Tucson project, but this particular rendition is particularly striking. The Tucson’s stock appearance has been dramatically altered with the addition of flared fenders, a more pronounced chin spoiler, and side skirts. The rear end has also received a significant upgrade with a large diffuser and dual spoilers. To…

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