In a market where capital discipline and shareholder returns are increasingly prized, companies with robust free cash flows and aggressive share repurchase plans stand out.Buybacks not only reduce share count – boosting earnings a share – but also signal management’s confidence in long-term value creation. Unlike dividends, repurchases offer flexibility…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK.B) – the multinational conglomerate of legendary investor Warren Buffett – is famously US-centric, with households names like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America dominating its holdings.But nestled among the 36 stocks in its $300 billion portfolio is a lone British name: Diageo Plc (LSE: DGE).…
Apple Inc.’s efforts to accelerate its manufacturing footprint in India have encountered a fresh hurdle as its key partner, Foxconn Technology Group, recalled about 300 Chinese engineers from a factory in Tamil Nadu, reported Bloomberg. The move highlights the challenges of diversifying iPhone production away from China, even as the…
Bank of America has highlighted several companies it believes are positioned for meaningful upside, despite mixed performances across industries. The Wall Street investment bank’s latest analysis names Levi Strauss, TKO Group Holdings, TransDigm, PACCAR, and Live Nation as stocks with long-term growth prospects supported by strong fundamentals and sector trends.Levi…
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc (NASDAQ: CBRL) $700 million brand overhaul, including a redesigned logo, has sparked backlash from loyal customers and social media critics.According to them, the company is abandoning its country roots. The new logo – stripped of its iconic elderly figure and rustic charm – was…
In a market where capital discipline and shareholder returns are increasingly prized, companies with robust free cash flows and aggressive share repurchase plans stand out.Buybacks not only reduce share count – boosting earnings a share – but also signal management’s confidence in long-term value creation. Unlike dividends, repurchases offer flexibility…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK.B) – the multinational conglomerate of legendary investor Warren Buffett – is famously US-centric, with households names like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America dominating its holdings.But nestled among the 36 stocks in its $300 billion portfolio is a lone British name: Diageo Plc (LSE: DGE).…
The US government will invest nearly $9 billion into Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) in exchange for a 9.9% equity stake, marking a rare and extraordinary intervention in corporate America. While the move signals Washington’s determination to revive domestic chip production, analysts warn the cash injection may not solve Intel’s deeper…
The Nasdaq 100 Index struggled as investors awaited Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The hope among investors was that he would deliver a hawkish statement because of the recent inflation data.In his speech, he delivered a dovish tone that hinted towards interest rate cuts in the upcoming…
The Hang Seng Index continued its strong rally last week and was hovering near its highest swing since November 2021. It has jumped to a high of $25,330 on Friday, up sharply from a low of $14,627, its lowest swing in 2022. The Hang Seng Index will react to new calls…