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This particular AI company has seen “unrelenting” demand for its services. Ken Griffin has proven his ability to choose stock market winners. The billionaire founded Citadel back in 1990, and Citadel since has become the most profitable hedge fund manager ever. Today, the $64 billion fund invests in a variety of stocks, including some of the technology giants that have led the S&P 500 to record levels this year. Considering Griffin’s stock picking successes, it’s no surprise that investors watch his every move in search of new and potentially profitable investment ideas. Just recently, Griffin took a stance that goes…

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Teradyne Incorporated (NASDAQ:), a leading provider of automated test equipment, reported robust third-quarter results, surpassing its sales guidance with a figure of $737 million. The company’s non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.90, supported by a strong gross margin of 59.7%. The earnings call, held on October 25, 2023, was led by CEO Greg Smith and CFO Sanjay Mehta, who provided insights into Teradyne’s financial performance and market outlook, including a stable robotics revenue and an upward revision of the semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Total Addressable Market (TAM) for 2024. Key Takeaways Teradyne reported third-quarter sales of $737…

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It’s no secret that tech stocks have been powering the market gains over the past few years, and software stocks were among the biggest drivers of this growth. Multiple factors are propelling the software industry forward, such as the rapid advancement of AI technology, high demand for IT solutions, and the ongoing expansion of the global digital economy. Wedbush tech expert Daniel Ives has been watching the tech industry, and his take on it points to continued strength supported by AI and cloud expansion. “Solid enterprise spending, digital advertising rebound, and the AI Revolution will drive tech stocks higher into…

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HERMITAGE, PA — Gary Gulla, Hermitage assistant city manager says most people from outside of the city know Hermitage for its commercial corridor, the intersections of state route 18 and U.S. 62 or the industrial corridor off Interstate 80. “Those are very important to us,” Gulla says. “But our base is really our residential community. We’ve invested in things that we believe have resulted in people wanting to live here.” He lists investment in parks, recreation and trails. You can listen to the full discussion HERE. Copyright 2024 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio. Source link

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Shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) advanced 169% and 83%, respectively, over the past year amid soaring interest in artificial intelligence (AI). But certain Wall Street analysts expect the stocks to fall sharply over the next 12 months, as detailed below: In August, Rishi Jaluria at RBC Capital Markets reaffirmed his price target on Palantir of $9 per share. That forecast implies 79% downside from the current share price of $43. In August, Aaron Rakers at Wells Fargo lowered his price target on Super Micro Computer to $37.50 per share. That forecast implies 20%…

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Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea’s military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024, in this screen grab from a handout video.South Korean Defense MinistrySouth and North Korea troops potentially entering the Russia-Ukraine war is unlikely to stoke a wider conflict between the two Korean countries, experts said.South Korea is reportedly considering sending intelligence personnel to Ukraine, according to Yonhap News.This comes after South Korea’s defense ministry told NBC News that North Korea had sent up to 12,000…

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Readers clicked most on “Applying Economics — Not Gut Feel — to ESG” by Alex Edmans in 2023. The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center (RPC) focuses on four forward-looking research themes to drive content engagement, action, and outcomes. These themes are Capital Markets (Strengthening the Structural Resiliency of Capital Markets); Technology (Understanding the Latest Developments in Data Analytics, Technology, and Automation); Industry Future (Providing New Insights into the Future of the Profession); and Sustainability (Advancing the Industry’s Thinking on Sustainable Investing). The theme Advancing the Industry’s Thinking on Sustainable Investing covers an array of sustainable investing topics, including biodiversity, human capital, climate risk, net zero commitment…

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(Reuters) — German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE, MBGAF) on Friday said third-quarter earnings in the core car division plunged by 64%, massively missing analysts’ estimates, as Chinese consumers continued to cut back on luxury goods in a weakening economy. “The Q3 results do not meet our ambitions,” CFO Harald Wilhelm said in a statement, adding that the group will step up cost cuts. The July-September earnings were hit by model revamp costs as well as a tough market, especially for new versions of the G-Class SUV, which will roll out in the next quarter, Mercedes added. It sees annual car…

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