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CNN Underscored offers a great set of articles on the basics of investing. They were kind enough to speak with me about the who, what, where and why of stock splits. #stocksplits #investing

Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! Advanced Micro Devices, the semiconductor giant, has just hit a major milestone, crossing the $300 billion market cap mark 🚀 Yesterday, the company's stocks closed at an impressive 9.1% higher and reached an all-time high of $193. What's more, shares of the company have gained about 31% year-to-date, and a whopping 146% in the past year alone! No wonder Citigroup is bullish on semiconductor stocks, especially with the rapidly expanding #ArtificialIntelligence market. This is definitely a company to watch out for. Follow us at FlexInvest to receive more updates on the most important financial and economic news 📣 #investment #stockstowatch #stockmarketnews #financialfreedom #sp500 #dowjones #nasdaq #stockstobuy #financialmarkets #investingstrategy Not investment advice. Capital at risk.

S&P 500 (#SP500) #earnings per share (#EPS) #growth is tracking to 5.4% year over year in Q1, or over 7% excluding losses from two biopharma acquisitions. Big tech is delivering over 7 points of S&P 500 EPS contribution, assuming in-line results from a major graphics and AI chip producer yet to announce, the last of the so-called #MagnificentSeven to report earnings. Forward 12 months estimates for the S&P 500 were down marginally last week but are still impressively up 0.7% since April 1. Helped by Q1 upside and stable estimates, the consensus estimate for S&P 500 EPS in 2024 sits near $243, implying 11% year-over-year growth. - - - - Source: LPL Research, FactSet 05/03/24 All indexes are unmanaged and can’t be invested in directly.

Exciting times in the tech world! NVIDIA (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) recently announced 10-for-1 stock splits, sparking interest among investors. Before diving in, it's crucial to understand what a stock split means. Eric Gerster, Chief Investment Strategist at AlphaCore Wealth Advisory, explains that while stock splits increase the number of shares, the total value remains the same. For more insights on how stock splits impact your investments, check out this article from CNN: https://lnkd.in/gr5irTBX #StockMarket #Investing #TechStocks

What's New to TheStreet... Tech stocks take a hit! 📉 Shares of Nvidia, Meta, and other top tech companies took a dive, pulling the Nasdaq down 2.8% for its worst day in over a year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell 1.4%, but the Dow industrials managed a 0.6% rise. How do you think the market will recover? Share your insights! 💬👇🏻 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #stockmarket #SP500 #nasdaq #dowjones #markettrends #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet

🚀 2023 𝐌&𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩  🚀 As we bid farewell to 2023, let's take a moment to reflect on 10 of the most impactful M&A deals that shaped the business landscape this year. 🌐💼 1. AstraZeneca's Pharma Pivot: Strategic alignment in pharmaceuticals promises innovation in drugs and therapies. 2. Microsoft's Gaming Revolution: Acquisition of Activision Blizzard reshapes global gaming, unlocking collaboration possibilities. 3. Broadcom's Tech Symphony: Acquisition of VMWare transforms semiconductors, positioning Broadcom as a tech leader. 4. Oracle's Healthcare Leap: Oracle's acquisition of Cerner enhances healthcare services through advanced information systems. 5. AMD's Chip Power Play: Integration with Xilinx creates powerful and efficient computing solutions, shaping the future. 6. L3Harris & Aerojet Collaboration: Aerospace collaboration as L3Harris acquires Aerojet Rocketdyne. 7. Amgen & Horizon Shift: Amgen's acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics brings innovation to the healthcare sector. 8. BP & TravelCenters Merger: Energy giant BP and TravelCenters join forces in a transformative merger. 9. 7-Eleven's $1.1B Buyout: 7-Eleven International acquires for $1.1 billion, strengthening its global retail position. 10. Banc of California's Power Move: Banc of California's acquisition of PacWest Bancorp marks the largest bank M&A deal of 2023. Cheers to a year of strategic partnerships, growth, and innovation! 🥂 Let's embrace 2024 with anticipation and readiness for the exciting developments ahead. #MandA #BusinessStrategy #YearInReview2023 #BusinessNews 🌐📈

2024 is a dynamic year for Private Equity (PE). On February 27th, KKR announced a $4 billion deal to acquire Broadcom's EUC division. This marks the 5th billion-dollar acquisition in 2024, signaling a potential rebound in the market after a quiet period in the past two years. Earlier this year, HPE acquired Zanbo Networks for $14 billion, and Nvidia acquired Ansys for $35 billion. And, one of the biggest challenges with PE: talent! #privateequity #talent ------ 👉 Contact us to hire Top Executives in #ValueChain #SupplyChain #Operations to transform your company!

What's New to TheStreet... Tech stocks take a hit! 📉 Shares of Nvidia, Meta, and other top tech companies took a dive, pulling the Nasdaq down 2.8% for its worst day in over a year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell 1.4%, but the Dow industrials managed a 0.6% rise. How do you think the market will recover? Share your insights! 💬👇🏻 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #stockmarket #SP500 #nasdaq #dowjones #markettrends #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet

ARM, a leading chip design firm, has recently made waves in the tech industry by going public. This strategic move has garnered significant attention and sparked discussions within the financial and technology sectors. Going public means that ARM has transitioned from being a privately-held company to a publicly-traded one. This decision allows ARM to sell shares of the company to investors through an initial public offering (IPO). Here are a few key reasons behind ARM's decision: 1. Capital Infusion: By going public, ARM can raise substantial capital by selling shares to investors. This influx of funds can be used to invest in research and development, expand its product portfolio, and accelerate innovation in the highly competitive semiconductor industry. 2. Liquidity for Investors: Going public provides an exit strategy for early investors and employees who hold stock options. They can now sell their shares on public stock markets, providing liquidity and potentially realizing significant returns on their investments. 3. Increased Visibility: Being a public company can enhance ARM's visibility and credibility in the market, potentially attracting more customers and partners. 4. Currency for Acquisitions: Publicly traded companies can use their stock as currency for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating strategic growth and consolidation in the industry. ARM's decision to go public represents a significant development in the semiconductor world, and its performance on the stock market will be closely watched as it navigates the opportunities and challenges that come with this transition. Making Complex Simple - SimpMe #ai #chips #investing #ipo

Just finished my Global Semiconductor Industry Research Report! The semiconductor industry is the aggregate of companies engaged in semiconductor devices, such as transistors and integrated circuits. It formed around 1960, once the fabrication of semiconductor devices became a viable business. The industry's annual semiconductor sales revenue has since grown to over $481 billion, as of 2018 In my presentation, I’ve covered: 1️⃣ Market Overview: Get a snapshot of the industry's current state. 2️⃣ Trends & Drivers: Analysis of the latest trends and drivers influencing the industry's growth and evolution. 3️⃣ M&A Insights: Explore the latest mergers and acquisitions. I sincerely want to thank Manoj Kumar, ANKUR GAUR sir and IB Institute for their constant support and guidance. Stay tuned for more such content Yuvraj Kaswan hashtag#Semiconductor hashtag#Research hashtag#Finance hashtag#IndustryResearch hashtag#Analysis hashtaghashtag#LinkedIn hashtag#Learning hashtag#MergersAndAcquisitions