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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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Generally speaking, when businesses generate excess profits, they may choose to invest in areas such as research and development (R&D), bolster marketing budgets, or increase hiring efforts in certain departments. However, from time to time, a company may invest in other businesses and acquire a small equity stake.

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

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You'll want to monitor the negotiation and potential strike if you own investments in auto insurers like Progressive (NYSE: PGR) and Allstate (NYSE: ALL). in auto, auto parts, healthcare, and higher education. It's also a reminder to invest in quality companies at the top of their game. Here's why and what you can do about it.

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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. if I was interested in investing in scamming, it’s going to be the growth industry of all time," he said.

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The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Where to invest $1,000 right now? The 300 million shares of Apple the conglomerate is still holding are collectively worth nearly $70 billion, which is still Berkshire's biggest position at almost 23% of its total stock holdings. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $43,160 !*

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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