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Why Shares of Alibaba, TAL Education Group, and Gaotu Techedu Are Falling Today

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Shares of the large Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) traded roughly 4.5% Meanwhile, shares of the online tutoring company TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) traded more than 11% lower, while shares of another online tutoring company, Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) , were down more than 15%. lower as of 3:21 p.m.

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Warren Buffett Just Cut Half of Berkshire Hathaway's Stake in Apple. Why?

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The Buffett-led conglomerate unwound a large chunk of its stake in the iPhone maker in the second quarter, the company revealed in its recent earnings report. There's no clear answer to that question, but I can make several educated guesses, based on Buffett's past behavior and Berkshire's historical patterns. Here's a closer look.

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1 Nvidia-Backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025 (Hint: It's Not SoundHound AI)

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Yandex is a Russian-based internet conglomerate, similar to what Alphabet 's Google is for the U.S. However, the company also operates in other areas, including generative AI, autonomous driving, and technology-based education, through its subsidiaries Toloka, Avride, and TripleTen. and many Western nations.

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Will the United Auto Workers Strike Hurt Auto Insurers? Here's How Investors Can Prepare.

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in auto, auto parts, healthcare, and higher education. What the UAW is negotiating for The UAW is a labor union formed in 1935 that primarily represents over 391,000 workers in the U.S. In recent months, the union has negotiated with the three major U.S. auto manufacturers as its current four-year deal ends in mid-September.

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Warren Buffett Discusses Apple, Cash, Insurance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and More at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting

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investors flocked to Omaha this past week for the annual tradition of listening to Warren Buffett muse over the conglomerate's business, financial markets, and over 93 years of wisdom on life. Tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) But this year's meeting felt different.

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Why NelNet Stock Is Popping Higher Today

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Financial conglomerate Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, and investors are taking notice. The company's business of providing services and payments for the education sector was a particular standout, with net income up more than 25% compared to a year ago. The company earned $1.81

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Why Sony Stock Is Stuck Today -- Down 3%

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Kadokawa itself is an entertainment conglomerate a bit like Sony, but smaller. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence , Kadokawa publishes manga comics and video games, produces movies, and runs assorted other businesses in education and web services. billion at the time.