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NVIDIA Q4 and Fiscal 2024 Highlights (news release Feb 21)

February 21, 2024 Following the earnings news release, traders are showing the love for NVIDIA. The after-hours price is now up +6.4% to $717.25 Q4 2024: Fiscal 2024: Outlook for Q1 Fiscal 2025: Operational Highlights: Company Statements: https://tvc-invdn-com.investing.com/data/tvc_0d750820b7d602bb0f08415f85900c6c.png

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Amazon replaces Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) in the Dow 30

February 21, 2024 I’m pleased that Amazon (AMZN) is now a component of the Dow 30, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). Amazon is a fundamentally strong growth company that represents the consumer market. https://www.forexlive.com/news/amazon-will-replace-walgreens-boots-alliance-in-the-dow-jones-industrial-average-20240220/ On a fundamental basis, Amazon will be included in most Maverick portfolios. Walgreen Boots Alliance was

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A Solid Walmart (WMT) Q4 and Fiscal 2023 Earnings Report (news release Feb 20)

Walmart announced fourth-quarter 2023 results, including strong revenue growth of +5.7%. The Company’s omnichannel model continues to resonate with customers, helping to deliver strong growth, including comp sales of +4.0% for Walmart US. The company issued guidance for FY25, including growth in net sales in constant currency (“cc”) of +3%

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Exciting Changes to Come at BillCara.com!

February 19, 2024 As Ecclesiastes wisely states, “There is a time…” – indeed, the time for changes on the BillCara.com website has arrived. I find myself at a juncture where age and health necessitate a shift in my contributions to this platform. After two decades of dedicated service post-retirement, it’s

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Disney’s Q1 FY2024 Earnings Report is a Tale of Resilience and Growth

February 8, 2024 Walt Disney Company (DIS) reported its Q1 FY2024 earnings for Dec.31, 2023. CEO Robert A. Iger is optimistic about the company’s future, citing a renewed strength across all business segments and a solid foundation for growth. These are the key points: Financial Results: Key Highlights: Streaming and

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Books for Sale.

February 2, 2024 As soon as I can find out how to update these eBooks, I intend to do it continuously so that commentary and charts are updated at least once monthly. That way, buyers will not have to buy later versions of TraderWizard, Stock Market Literacy, and the Maverick

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Apple (AAPL) Q1 FY2024 earnings (news release Feb 1)

A summary of Apple’s fiscal 2024 Q1 financial results: Here’s an analysis of Apple’s Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Net Sales by Reportable Segment: Net Sales by Category: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow: Operating Activities: Investing Activities: Financing Activities: Cash and Cash Equivalents:

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IBM Fourth-Quarter 2023 Earnings Highlights (reported Jan 24, 2024)

January 31, 2024 Fourth-Quarter 2023 Performance Full-Year 2023 Highlights Cash Flow and Balance Sheet (Fourth Quarter) Segment Results for the Fourth Quarter A.Software B.Consulting C.Infrastructure Cash Flow and Balance Sheet (Full Year) Full-Year 2023 Results Full-Year 2024 Expectations  Commentary: “In the fourth quarter, we grew revenue in all of our

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The current focus of global leaders in business and government

January 30, 2024 McKinsey & Co takeaways from the WEF Davos Conference. The McKinsey citations are listed below: Speed is crucial to outperformance: Leaders in fast-moving organizations report higher operational resilience, financial performance, growth, and innovation than their peers in slow-moving companies. Cooperation and competition can coexist: Leaders can practice

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