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How Big Mac’s Mistake Could’ve Made You 2,700%
October 2, 2024 Banyan Edge, Economy, Investing
In October 5, 2006, McDonald’s shareholders received shares of Chipotle in their brokerage accounts ... a mistake Big Mac would soon regret... Mega Trend Convergence: Surfing the Market’s “Ultimate Wave” in 2024
September 13, 2024 Banyan Edge, Investing, Investment Opportunities
Big wave surfers travel from all over the world to ride the massive, 80-foot waves off the coast of Nazaré. World records are repeatedly set — and broken — on these monster swells over the years. The phenomenon of "convergence" is what creates these waves, and now the same force is creating some of the biggest investing opportunities in stock market history... Get Ready for an “October Surprise” in Stocks…
September 5, 2024 Banyan Edge, Investing, Investment Opportunities
The last debate on June 27 saw a historically disastrous performance from sitting President Joe Biden, who subsequently withdrew from the race — leaving Vice President Harris with just 100 days to make her case to American voters. Here’s what you can expect during (and after) Tuesday’s debate and why it may lead to an unexpected “October Surprise” for investors… The Magnificent 7’s “Secret Sauce” (and ONE Better Buy?)
August 14, 2024 Banyan Edge, Investing, Trending
If you’re looking to make big returns in the stock market, investing in founder-led companies can really stack the odds in your favor. In fact, a 2014 study by professors at Purdue’s Krannert School of Management found that over a 15-year period, founder-led companies beat the market by over 3X. Companies led by the founder are more innovative, create more valuable inventions and are more willing to take risks to grow (all critical factors in the success of the Magnificent 7). Even a Superhero Can’t Save Disney’s Lagging Stock
August 5, 2024 Banyan Edge, Investing, Stocks
Producing full-length feature movies isn't cheap, and Marvel movies are no exception. If you factor in other costs like distribution and marketing, the film would have to make $450 million to be profitable. So even though the latest Deadpool movie is on track to break $1 billion, Disney is still pivoting towards more profitable strategies for the future...