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OCTOBER 10, 2024

billion, an admittedly tremendous burden for a company whose shareholders' equity is just $8.6 billion at the end of fiscal 2022. Even though it has risen 170% since late 2022, the stock is still down slightly for the year in 2024. That gives prospective shareholders an additional reason to consider Carnival stock.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The past few years have been very rewarding ones for patient Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shareholders. The stock's up more than 300% since its early 2022 pandemic-prompted low, and higher to the tune of 700% for the past decade. There's an undeniable reality that no shareholder can afford to ignore, however. Data source: Apple Inc.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

SoundHound AI entered the public stock market by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in the spring of 2022. Shareholders and potential investors should watch this unusual metric closely, as it provides insight into SoundHound AI's future revenue collections. million to $55.5

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AUGUST 10, 2024

This year has brought shareholders more pain, as Ford is down 20% in 2024 (as of Aug. Cheap for a reason Based on the stock's huge hit, it's obvious that the market is becoming very pessimistic about Ford's prospects. Historically, shareholders haven't been rewarded with strong returns from owning this stock. is telling.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Caterpillar Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock has been on a tear over the past year, generating a total return of 62% for shareholders. In addition to its dividend, Caterpillar is shareholder-friendly in another way: share repurchases. billion in Q4 2022 to $27.5 billion to shareholders. billion in Q4 2023.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

Medical Properties Trust leased a significant percentage of its hospital portfolio to two tenants, which cost the company and its shareholders dearly when it ran into financial troubles. Prospect Medical Holdings 14 7.5% That became an issue as Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings ran into financial troubles.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Indeed, some of that benefit should accrue to shareholders. These forums allow prospective customers to use the platform to solve problems, and given the productivity gains, some customers are going to see massive returns. Palantir's growth potential Palantir did a smart thing by marketing AIP through its so-called "boot camps."

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cryptocurrency markets have been volatile in recent years, with the crypto winter crushing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and many of its digital asset peers in 2022. Part of what's fueling speculation about a long-term rise for Bitcoin is the prospect for the U.S. Fund shareholders have no right to redeem their shares for actual Bitcoin.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

While the semiconductor industry can experience cyclical demand, the increasing quantity of chips used in consumer devices, cars, and data centers bodes well for the industry's long-term prospects. The share price has doubled since 2022, bringing its market cap to about $971 billion.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A millionaire-making prospect though? But don't dismiss the prospect. The FAA gave Joby Aviation permission to operate an air-taxi service back in 2022. Never mind the fact that Joby continues issuing stock to raise much-needed capital, diluting existing shareholders. That's a different story. What's Joby Aviation?

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MARCH 2, 2024

That's what he recently wrote to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, adding, "And so far, so good." I'd argue that the company's prospects are better now, too. Such a low valuation wouldn't be appealing if the builder's prospects were dismal, but that's not the case. But some of them especially stand out. at the end of 2023.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In fact, its growth prospects aren't anything to write home about. between 2012 and 2022, according to the Auto Care Association. The potential for disappointing shareholders returns, supported by weak growth prospects and subpar profitability metrics, means that Ford stock isn't a smart investment to make right now.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Here are some things that prospective investors should consider. For starters, the auto industry is very mature, with low growth prospects. The number of passenger vehicles sold globally in 2022 was just 12% higher than 10 years before. And I have zero confidence that Ford can set its investors up for life.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

For instance, enthusiasm for all things AI helped the " Magnificent Seven " stocks provide outsize returns for shareholders and contributed to the Nasdaq Composite 's jaw-dropping 43% return in 2023. For a time in 2022, Wood and Ark Invest exited their position in Palantir entirely, selling over 30 million shares.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

After years of not returning cash to shareholders, even tech giants such as Google parent Alphabet and Meta Platforms initiated payouts in 2024. This makes it the fourth-biggest publicly traded company measured by market cap, and the largest to not return cash to shareholders. Amazon's market cap is about $2 trillion.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this case, the missing context is the evolution of Tesla's results since early 2022 -- when production and deliveries of its lower-cost Model 3 cars began ramping up in earnest -- followed by substantial price cuts introduced early last year. It's the first sequential growth of this measure since the first quarter of 2022.

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JUNE 14, 2023

have been increasingly excited about the prospects for the stock market. With recent moves, the S&P 500 has climbed more than 20% from its October 2022 low, leading some to proclaim that the bear market is over. Yet shareholders voted to accept the current board, including chair Akio Toyoda. Investors in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

However, between fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2022 (which ended in September of last year), the business increased its revenues at an annualized clip of 11.5%, so perhaps the recent troubles are due more to macroeconomic factors than to anything specific about the company. between fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2025. billion worth of stock.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Expanding the store base has helped drive up sales over the years, leading to impressive shareholder gains for longtime investors. The market for professionals is more fragmented with better growth prospects, so it makes sense why the company acquired SRS Distribution to further tap the opportunity. In the U.S.,

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JANUARY 5, 2024

They operate in different sectors and generate enough free cash flow to consistently reward shareholders. After cutting its dividend nearly in half in 2022, I think AT&T has shown some signs of improving liquidity. After cutting its dividend nearly in half in 2022, I think AT&T has shown some signs of improving liquidity.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Among the prospective beneficiaries, a few standout companies seem well positioned to capitalize on the AI boom -- and, importantly for investors, still maintain relatively reasonable valuations. billion in net cash at its disposal, the company can continue returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

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MAY 25, 2024

He told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders earlier this month that he finds it "quite attractive" to sit atop a massive cash stockpile instead of buying stocks. Amazon continues to give shareholders plenty to dance about. But I love its Amazon Web Services business prospects with the ongoing tailwind created by generative AI.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

revealed that it started buying PC and printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) -- simply known as HP -- in early 2022. Since the start of 2022, HPE (as it's also known) has been far and away the better bet, generating a more than 12% total return versus a negative total return of over 20% for Buffett's HP pick.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Cathie Wood had a great 2023, bouncing back from the setbacks that she and her family of actively managed ETFs suffered in 2022's bear market. Those gains came largely due to the resurgence of some areas that had lagged particularly badly in 2022. Securities and Exchange Commission chooses to approve applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Add in the retirement of founder Jeff Bezos, and that has been a recipe for shareholder skepticism. Both North American and International operating margins have increased every quarter since the fourth quarter of 2022, thanks to Jassy's implementation of a regional system that has lowered Amazon's cost to deliver packages.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Let's look at some important points that prospective investors must appreciate before choosing to plug this stock into their portfolios. In other words, management isn't confident the company can continue to meet its financial obligations -- something few prospective investors want to read.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Recent challenges have impacted the stock price, but the long-term prospects are still bright. However, it's worth pointing out that 2022 provided some challenging comparables. Revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was 33%. Another bright spot for Fortinet and its shareholders is cash generation.

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AUGUST 31, 2024

It was also twice named top short-seller by Activist Insight, in 2021 and 2022, showing it's respected within the industry. Within a few years, the SEC charged Lordstown Motors with "misleading investors about the sales prospects of" its flagship vehicle. Hindenburg has had some wins in the past.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Let's look at two top stocks that pay regular dividends to shareholders. This consistent fund intake supports regular dividend payments to shareholders. Sure enough, AT&T previously cut its quarterly dividend in 2022 to pay down debt. billion in dividends to shareholders, so the dividend should be safe from further cuts.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Roku is thriving, but Wall Street investors didn't get the memo The inflation panic of 2022 hit "pause" on Roku's business growth for a while, but the company is back to full-throated gains. Long story short, Wall Street has underestimated Roku's long-term business prospects. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Since taking the reins as CEO in 1965, the aptly dubbed "Oracle of Omaha" has overseen a nearly 5,200,000% cumulative return for Berkshire's Class A shareholders (BRK.A). During Berkshire's most recent annual shareholder meeting, Buffett opined that corporate tax rates were liable to climb in the future. billion Q1 2023: $10.41

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Better still, both companies boast strong free cash flow, outstanding track records of rewarding loyal shareholders with regular dividend increases, and stable long-term outlooks. In 2022, the telecom behemoth generated $14.1 billion in dividends to shareholders. Image source: Getty Images.

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JUNE 14, 2023

There are a handful of companies that are not included in the index that have created significantly more wealth for their shareholders in the last decade. Growth catalysts could lead to promising prospects The rise of e-commerce has coincided with the growth of alternative payments like credit and debit cards. trillion in 2022.

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MARCH 28, 2024

While shareholders end up with more shares, their ownership percentage and the total worth of their investment stay the same. Still, prospective buyers should know a few things before investing in MicroStrategy today. For example, suppose you hold 10 shares of a company priced at $100 per share. Image source: Getty Images.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The current bull run started after the acute inflation panic in October 2022. shareholders. These promising growth stocks have tremendous long-term prospects, and the stock market isn't giving them the credit they deserve -- so far. The timing of these epidemics will be unpredictable.

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AUGUST 12, 2023

Such a gain over a short time frame can lead prospective investors to believe they have missed out. billion in revenue , a 19% increase from the same period in 2022. This helped net income rise to $767 million, 113% more than the $360 million reported in the first half of 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

At the time, investors were optimistic about Nikola's prospects of rapidly scaling up production of its trucks and batteries, along with its hydrogen fuel cell technology, which promised the potential for higher ranges and faster fueling times compared to traditional electric vehicles (EVs). With just $226.7 billion to raise capital.

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