The ongoing strike by Boeing’s union machinists could end this week, but not before racking up more economic damage than any other work stoppage in the U.S. so far this year, according to estimates. Boeing and the union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 751, reached a tentative agreement Saturday. The striking workers will vote Wednesday on whether to take the latest offer, which includes a 35% pay hike over four years,…

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Demand for the U.S. dollar has surged this month as Election Day draws near and investors position themselves for its potential outcomes as well as the Federal Reserve being likely to continue to lower interest rates in the coming months. Through Monday, the dollar rose for 14 of the past 16 trading sessions and has been up for three straight weeks amid economic data showing continued strength in the labor market even as inflation has cooled.A…

A new push to move credit card users to a digital statement will now come with a penalty for those who don’t want to comply. Credit card companies from big name retailers have been silently rolling out a fee of $1.99 if you wish to keep receiving paper statements.One of the biggest offenders is Synchrony Bank, and they have co-branded and store-affiliated credit cards with over 100 cards in their lineup, which include Sam’s Club®…

This article was written byFollowMy primary area of concentration will be on identifying companies of exceptional caliber, with a proven ability to reinvest capital for impressive returns. Targeting those with a market capitalization of less than $10 billion, affords ample opportunities for growth. The ideal scenario is for these companies to demonstrate a long-term capability of capital compounding, with a high enough compound annual growth rate to potentially deliver tenfold returns or even greater.My approach…

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Fund Characteristics P/V Ratio Low-70s% Cash 22.6% # of Holdings 18 Click to enlarge All data as of September 30, 2024 Annualized Total Return 3Q YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Partners Fund 10.42 10.27 19.09 3.81 9.43 4.53 9.48 S&P 500 5.89 22.08 36.35 11.91 15.98 13.38 10.63 Russell 1000 Value 9.43 16.68 27.76 9.03 10.69 9.23 9.87 Inception date 4/8/1987. Click…

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SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 21, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Alexandra Steiger – Global Head of Investor RelationsChristian Klein – Chief Executive OfficerDominik Asam – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Briest – UBS LimitedAdam Wood – Morgan StanleyFrederic Boulan – Bank of AmericaJackson Ader – KeyBanc Capital MarketsMohammed Moawalla – Goldman SachsMark Moerdler – BernsteinSven Merkt – Barclays CapitalToby Ogg – JPMorgan Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome and thank you for joining the SAP Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Throughout today’s recorded presentation, all participants will be…

Americans saw mortgage rates soar during the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to fight inflation, leading many to hope for a reprieve after the central bank finally cut the federal funds rate last month for the first time in four years. But instead of declining, mortgage rates have marched higher for…

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Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:GNTY) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 21, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nona Branch – IRTy Abston – Chairman and CEOShalene Jacobson – EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Rose – Raymond JamesWoody Lay – KBWMatt Olney – Stephens Nona Branch Good morning. And welcome to the Guaranty Bancshares Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. My name is Nona Branch and I will be your operator for today’s call. I…

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors named James Gorman, the former CEO of Morgan Stanley, as Chairman of the Board, the company announced in a statement on Monday. The change takes effect on January 2, 2025. Gorman is also chair of the Succession Planning Committee working to identify a candidate to replace Bob Iger as CEO.In the announcement, Disney outlined a timeline for naming longtime CEO Bob Iger’s replacement. Iger will leave his position…

This November, we’re launching Entrepreneur Insider, a powerful networking community designed specifically for small business owners, side hustlers, and solopreneurs like you. Imagine having access to a vibrant network of entrepreneurs, expert resources, and personalized support all in one place!Entrepreneurship can be lonely. That’s why we designed this platform to connect you with like-minded individuals and experts ready to help. Whether you’re struggling to get more customers, build a personal brand, or refine your business…

Entrepreneur My company is moving fast, which has energized me to keep up this pace. I’ve seen what we’re capable of and how fast we can make things happen, and it makes me want to do more of it.Over the years, I’ve realized that most of this progress comes down to implementing effective systems, which have propelled us to where we are today.Establishing and fine-tuning these processes allows us to continue progressing and improving as…

Entrepreneur There’s a quote by Brian Tracy that says, “One of the marks of successful people is they are action-oriented. One of the marks of average people is they are talk-oriented.”I love this quote because, at the end of the day, action is what drives success. It’s the root of business growth. Taking action leads to faster results, helps you make quicker decisions and allows businesses to evolve. And when challenges inevitably pop up, taking…

Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.  The company announced on its website that it is transitioning to an online-only model after recognizing the need for a “a strategic reset.” “With this shift, we’ve come to the difficult decision of closing our physical stores by the end of this year,” the company wrote. “We understand this may be disappointing news, and we want all…

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AI isn’t just an upgrade or a possible selling point for Apple CEO Tim Cook. It is, instead, revolutionary.In a Sunday interview with the Wall Street Journal, Cook praised Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI features that do everything from summarizing breakup texts to generating custom emojis. Cook said he used Apple Intelligence for tasks like generating overviews of long emails; he said it saved him time throughout the day.”It’s changed my life,” he told the Wall…

There is a very short list of player-owners in professional sports. Mario Lemieux became a part-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins during his time on the ice. Michael Jordan came out of retirement when he became a minority owner of the Washington Wizards. And now two-time world champion sailor Mike Buckley is the co-owner, CEO and Strategist of SailGP’s U.S. team.SailGP is a global racing league created by Oracle founder Larry Ellison and America’s Cup sailor…

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