$Arm Holdings(ARM.US$ has risen more than 140% this year. Since the company does not directly produce AI chips, ARM was ignored when other AI chip stocks rose earlier. How does this UK-based company make money?
■ ARM's asset-light model creates ultra-high gross profit margins
Arm's current business model relies on two revenue components. The company earns fixed license fees in advance when it provides intellectual property (IP) ...
■ ARM's asset-light model creates ultra-high gross profit margins
Arm's current business model relies on two revenue components. The company earns fixed license fees in advance when it provides intellectual property (IP) ...
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US June's nonfarm payrolls report will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET this Friday. The median forecast of analysts for the June nonfarm employment is 189K, down from 272K in May. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.0%.
In June, the Services PMI registered 48.8 percent, a 5-percentage point decrease compared to the May reading of 53.8 percent. The report noted that "It indicates the o...
In June, the Services PMI registered 48.8 percent, a 5-percentage point decrease compared to the May reading of 53.8 percent. The report noted that "It indicates the o...
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Columns Money Never Sleeps: What's Behind the Surging Performance of PE Giants Amid Rising Interest Rates?
Private Equity (PE) firms' earnings performance is closely related to the capital markets. The increased market volatility and high-interest-rate environment in recent years have compressed valuations in the primary market, posing challenges to traditional PE firms. However, many companies have actively transformed and expanded their stable sources of income. How has the PE industry transformed?
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According to the Department of the Treasury, the federal deficit in May 2024 was $347 billion, an increase of $107 billion from the same period last year. The cumulative deficit in fiscal year 2024 was $1,202 billion, which is also higher than the $1,165 billion in the same period last year.
■ Deficits set to hit new highs. Will the market repeat the scenario from Q3 last year?
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■ Deficits set to hit new highs. Will the market repeat the scenario from Q3 last year?
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The auto insurance sector has outperformed other financial stocks this year. Among them, Progressive's stock price has risen by more than 30%. Buffett has repeatedly praised Progressive for its "discipline in underwriting," and said in an interview that the company "does a better job" than Berkshire Hathaway's Geico.
■ Auto insurance prices have increased significantly since the epidemic
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■ Auto insurance prices have increased significantly since the epidemic
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Canada on Wednesday announced to cut rates to 4.75% from 5%, becoming the first G7 nation to cut rates. Governor Tiff Macklem indicated further easing would be gradual and dependent on data.
The European Central Bank on Thursday also confirmed a widely-anticipated reduction in interest rates at its meeting in Frankfurt. It takes the central bank's key rate to 3.75%, down from a record 4%. Markets have priced one further reduction this ...
The European Central Bank on Thursday also confirmed a widely-anticipated reduction in interest rates at its meeting in Frankfurt. It takes the central bank's key rate to 3.75%, down from a record 4%. Markets have priced one further reduction this ...
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May's nonfarm payrolls report will be released at 8:30 ET this Friday. The median forecast of analysts for the May nonfarm employment is 190,000, which, although potentially slightly higher than April, is still expected to be below the first quarter's average level of 269,000. Wells Fargo said the slowdown in hiring in the leisure and hospitality industry and government sectors was an important reason for th...
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Richard Koo, Chief Economist at the Nomura Research Institute, pointed out a problem currently troubling the Federal Reserve in his latest report: The Fed used to effectively regulate the economy through adjusting policy interest rates and the supply of bank reserves; however, despite consecutive significant rate hikes, financial conditions remain relatively loose.
Indeed, as shown in the chart, the long-term ...
Indeed, as shown in the chart, the long-term ...
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Columns April PCE Price Index Preview: Inflation May Show Positive Developments as Personal Spending Wanes
The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the Personal Consumption Expenditure and the price index at 8:30 ET on Friday. Bloomberg economist Stuart Paul noted the Federal Reserve's preferred indicator may signal "encouraging progress" as consumer spending decelerates.
The monthly increase in PCE inflation is projected to remain at 0.3%, which would keep the annual headline inflation rate at 2.7%....
The monthly increase in PCE inflation is projected to remain at 0.3%, which would keep the annual headline inflation rate at 2.7%....
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$American Express(AXP.US$ has been one of Berkshire Hathaway's top five holdings for many years. According to the latest 13F filing, AXP accounts for 10.41% of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. What are the reasons for Buffett's long-term holding of this company?
■ AXP's unique business model is key to Buffett's favor
American Express is one of only two companies in the United States (the other being Discover) that is both a card...
■ AXP's unique business model is key to Buffett's favor
American Express is one of only two companies in the United States (the other being Discover) that is both a card...
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