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APRIL 3, 2025

The refinancing, led by Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan, was designed to replace a $4.8bn private credit loan raised less than two years ago, and return $1bn in preferred equity Vista invested in 2023 to complete the original financing. Bankers raised the interest spread on the senior loan to 4.5

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Adapting to and leveraging new technologies has been in our DNA from the start, and generative AI is pushing the pace of technology innovation faster than ever. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

billion reported at the end of 2023. This multi-faceted approach enables Nu Holdings to leverage its large customer base in Brazil, creating a digital ecosystem that promotes cross-selling opportunities. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Currently, this stands at $15.2

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JANUARY 12, 2025

In 2023, the company tried again in the discrete GPU market with its Arc Alchemist gaming graphics cards, but they failed to sell well due to faulty software drivers and myriad game-breaking bugs. Software immaturity is starting to become a theme for Intel in the graphics and AI spaces. Timothy Green has positions in Intel.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And many of the biggest companies in the industry are happy to return that cash to shareholders. But one of its biggest competitors has returned even more cash to shareholders. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) returned a total of $11.8 Share repurchases, on the other hand, are an indirect way to return cash to shareholders.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

Palantir is also showing considerable operating leverage. Operating margin dropped precipitously from 2021 through mid-2023. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On the social media side of the equation, Meta sits in a lucrative position to leverage AI in such a way that helps it understand its user base on an even deeper level. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Palantir stock: Buy, sell, or hold?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

From 1965 through 2023, Buffett's knack for spotting value that Wall Street overlooks has grown the value of Berkshire Hathaway stock by 4,384,748%. Learn more *Stock Advisor returns as of February 3, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $1.09 $1.08 $0.77 Leveraging core technology, AMD aims to solidify its leadership through comprehensive solutions that address both current market needs and future industry shifts. Analysts had anticipated quarterly revenue of $7.53 42% Revenue $7.66 billion $7.53

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 We encourage you to consider the risk factors contained in our SEC filings for a detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties. Our adjusted EBITDA margins came in at 22%, three times higher than Q3 of 2023. Let me share just two quick examples.

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MARCH 5, 2025

AI accelerator market-leader Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) invested in CoreWeave back in 2023, and now, the AI cloud platform is planning to go public and will likely target a valuation of at least $35 billion. At the end of 2024, the company was operating more than 250,000 GPUs within its data centers.

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MARCH 11, 2025

substantially beat the analyst consensus of $0.79, due to strong operational leverage. Metric Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $1.15 $0.79 $0.68 After all, Stock Advisors total average return is 789% a market-crushing outperformance compared to 163% for the S&P 500.* 69% Revenue $143.7

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $1.41 $1.31 $1.57 (10.2%) Revenue $2.074 billion $2.05 Key success factors for Solventum include its ability to innovate, maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, and leverage cross-segment opportunities to enhance its competitive position. N/A 19.9% (13.3

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter as revealing that HBX Groups listing on the Madrid Stock Exchange has been in the works for over a year, with the firm’s owners carefully timing the market to maximise returns. European IPOs raised $19.3bn in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, according to LSEG data.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The integrated oil and gas major continues to deliver solid results and return capital to shareholders through a combination of buybacks and dividends. per barrel in 2023. All told, Chevron's upstream earnings only fell 20% compared to third-quarter 2023. in Q3 2023 because Chevron has been ramping up its spending.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 % Change EPS $0.59 $0.55 $0.81 (27.2%) Revenue $860 million $857 million $866 million (0.7%) Adjusted operating income $324 million N/A $362 million (10.4%) Payers 14.6 million N/A 15.2 million (3.8%) Source: Analysts' estimates provided by FactSet. billion (up 1%).

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MARCH 11, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $3.62 $3.52 $3.85 (6%) Revenue $3.89 The company's approach leverages its store base to fulfill 80% of online sales. After all, Stock Advisors total average return is 789% a market-crushing outperformance compared to 163% for the S&P 500.* billion $3.78

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

billion of free cash flow and returned $1.3 Cash return to shareholders begins with our focus on the regular dividend, which has never been reduced or suspended in the 27 years since we've been paying one. We generated $1.6 billion of adjusted net income and $1.5 Our culture is our competitive advantage.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 914% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 174% for the S&P 500.* They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now… See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 With that, I'll turn it over to Richard.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $1.69 $1.58 $1.54 Supported by strategic partnerships and ongoing clinical trials, Neurocrine aims to leverage its pipeline for sustained growth. After all, Stock Advisors total average return is 929% a market-crushing outperformance compared to 177% for the S&P 500.*

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Actual Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Actual % Change Adjusted EPS $1.01 $0.91 $0.68 Metric Q4 2024 Actual Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Actual % Change Adjusted EPS $1.01 $0.91 $0.68 It leverages its vast client base and broad capabilities to maintain a competitive edge. adjusted) N/A 26.8% (36.0%

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 Estimate Q4 2023 Y/Y Change Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share $1.04 $0.76 $0.48 +116.7% The company has leveraged its expertise in neuroscience, along with its proprietary technologies, such as NanoCrystal and LinkeRx, to expand its market presence. Revenue (in millions) $430.0 $379 Source: Alkermes.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 Estimate Q4 2023 Y/Y Change Adjusted Earnings Per Share $0.54 $0.56 $0.62 -12.9% billion, achieving a leverage ratio of 2.9. It underscored its commitment to robust financial discipline while suggesting a positive outlook for capital returns, including $500 to $650 million targeted for share repurchases in 2025.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 2023 Y/Y Change EPS $0.70 Success factors include its ability to effectively leverage technological advances to streamline operations and enhance service delivery. After all, Stock Advisors total average return is 894% a market-crushing outperformance compared to 176% for the S&P 500.*

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 Estimate Q4 2023 Y/Y Change Adjusted EPS $1.81 $1.80 $1.55 This includes leveraging growth in digital, data centers, and life sciences, alongside ongoing investments in sustainability and innovation. Revenue $4.0B $3.985B $3.938B 2.0% Organic Operating Income Margin 17.4% pp Net Income $516.6M Source: SEC filings.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Except for a noteworthy sale in the first quarter of 2023, Chevron has remained a key holding for Berkshire and a notable exception to the selling spree in Apple , Bank of America , and other top holdings in 2024. To top it all off, Chevron has an elite balance sheet with very low leverage. Data source: Berkshire Hathaway SEC Filings.

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JULY 20, 2024

In recent years, the tech company has leveraged the experience it gained in the public sector to help private corporations with complex tasks like fraud detection, risk management, etc. Potential clients can also leverage Palantir's AIP "boot camps" to experiment with its software. Palantir's revenue was $2.2

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Another impressive quarter for Palantir Referring to its artificial intelligence platform (AIP), Palantir's chief revenue officer Ryan Taylor said on the company's earnings call , "In this winner-take-all AI economy, the divide is widening between those who are leveraging AIP and those who are not."

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 Change (YOY) Adjusted EPS $0.86 $0.66 $0.29 Highlights from the Quarter The fourth quarter saw American Airlines leveraging strong passenger demand and efficient route management to deliver record revenue. Revenue $13.66 billion $13.4 billion $13.06 billion 4.6% operating margin 8.4%

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JULY 22, 2024

Snowflake Cloud infrastructure is one of the backbones of AI development, and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) plays a pivotal role for many large enterprises looking to leverage their cloud data for AI. The bottom line should rise significantly over time as it maintains a high gross margin and benefits from operating leverage.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Metric Q4 2024 Q4 2024 Analysts' Estimate Q4 2023 % Change Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) $2.76 $2.74 $2.54 Recent expansions have been bolstered by the strategic relocation of its headquarters in 2023 from Shanghai to Dublin, Ireland, a move that aligns with its global market ambitions and regulatory compliance standards. Revenue $15.15

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MARCH 21, 2025

Continue *Stock Advisor returns as of March 18, 2025 Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The brand is set to launch and begin delivery in April, leveraging NIO's [Inaudible] network for rapid market expansion. billion in 2023 Q4 and 0.3 Loss from operations was 6 billion RMB, down 8.9%

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. Learn more *Stock Advisor returns as of February 24, 2025 Additionally, we will be discussing certain non-GAAP financial measures.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

In late 2023, the company notched its 29th consecutive year of increasing its payout when it raised its dividend by 3.1% The company currently boasts an investment-grade credit rating backed by a leverage ratio toward the low end of its 4.5-5.0 It expects leverage to fall as it captures the full benefits of its utility acquisitions.

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MAY 12, 2024

One of them was the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to leverage PayPal's huge data trove and create more value for clients and expand its opportunities. Total active members decreased 1% year over year, but they increased sequentially after dropping sequentially every quarter in 2023. So far, it's going well.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

PDD leverages its huge short-video user base to offer livestreaming e-commerce services, an area where Alibaba was the incumbent. First, Alibaba is still the leader in this industry, with a 46% market share in 2023. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. And for good reasons.

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