Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans to hand more than $US1.1 billion ($1.7 billion) of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family’s foundations, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $US147.4 billion ($226.8 billion) fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. He didn’t identify the successors, but said his kids all know them and agree they would be good choices. Warren Buffett with son Peter and daughter Susie. Credit: AP “Father time always wins. But he can be fickle – indeed unfair and even cruel – sometimes ending life at birth or soon thereafter while, at other times, waiting a century or so before paying a visit,” the 94-year-old Buffett said in a letter to his fellow shareholders. “To date, I’ve been very lucky, but, before long, he will get around to me. There is, however, a downside to my good fortune in avoiding his notice. The expected life span of my children has materially diminished since the 2006 pledge. They are now 71, 69 and 66.” Buffett said he still has no interest in creating dynastic wealth in his family — a view shared by his first and current wives. He acknowledged giving Howard, Peter and Susie millions over the years, but he has long said he believes “hugely wealthy parents should leave their children enough so they can do anything but not enough that they can do nothing.” Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse. Credit: Bloomberg The secret to building up such massive wealth over time has been the power of compounding interest and the steady growth of the Berkshire conglomerate Buffett leads through acquisitions and smart investments like buying billions of dollars of Apple shares as iPhone sales continued to drive growth in that company. Buffett never sold any of his Berkshire stock over the years and also resisted the trappings of wealth and never indulged in much — preferring instead to continue living in the same Omaha home he’d bought decades earlier and drive sensible luxury sedans about 20 blocks to work each day. “As a family, we have had everything we needed or simply liked, but we have not sought enjoyment from the fact that others craved what we had,” he said. If Buffett and his first wife had never given away any of their Berkshire shares, the family’s fortune would be worth nearly $US364 billion — easily making him the world’s richest man — but Buffett said he had no regrets about his giving over the years. The family’s giving began in earnest with the distribution of Susan Buffett’s $US3 billion estate after her death in 2004, but really took off when Warren Buffett announced plans in 2006 to make annual gifts to the foundations run by his kids along with the one he and his wife started, as well as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Warren Buffett’s giving to date has favoured the Gates Foundation with $US55 billion in stock because his friend Bill Gates already had his foundation set up and could handle huge gifts when Buffett started giving away his fortune. But Buffett has said his kids now have enough experience in philanthropy to handle the task and he plans to cut off his Gates Foundation donations after his death. Buffett always makes his main annual gifts to all five foundations every summer, but for several years now he has been giving additional Berkshire shares to his family’s foundations at Thanksgiving. Loading Buffett reiterated Monday his advice to every parent to allow their families to read their will while they are still alive — like he has done — to make sure they have a chance to explain their decisions about how to distribute their belongings and answer their children’s questions. Buffett said he and his longtime investing partner Charlie Munger, who died a year ago, “saw many families driven apart after the posthumous dictates of the will left beneficiaries confused and sometimes angry.” Today, Buffett continues to lead Berkshire Hathaway as chairman and CEO and has no plans to retire although he has handed over most of the day-to-day managing duties for the conglomerates dozens of companies to others. That allows him to focus on his favourite activity of deciding where to invest Berkshire’s billions. One of Buffett’s deputies who oversees all the noninsurance companies now, Greg Abel, is set to take over as CEO after Buffett’s death. The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion. Sign up to get it every weekday morning . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Billionaires Warren Buffett Wall Street Philanthropy Most Viewed in Business Loading
( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Dr. Tyson Cobb, orthopedic surgeon and seasoned Real estate investor, shares insights on the booming commercial real estate market and growth opportunities. As commercial real estate rebounds, growth markets like NYC and Sunbelt states offer investors unique opportunities for stability and long-term gains. BETTENDORF, IA, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- As the commercial real estate (CRE) market begins to show clear signs of recovery, certain sectors and regions are emerging as leaders, offering compelling opportunities for savvy investors. Dr. Tyson Cobb, a real estate investor with over $1 billion in investing experience and a semi-retired orthopedic surgeon, believes this is the time for strategic action. With targeted investments in booming markets, investors can secure stable, long-term returns and financial freedom. The resurgence in the CRE market is being driven by strong fundamentals, particularly in key regions like New York City and the Sunbelt states. In New York City, the CRE market rebounded significantly in Q3 2024, with Manhattan alone reporting $3.2 billion in investment sales, more than doubling from the same period last year. Across all five boroughs, total CRE sales reached $4.9 billion, representing a 21% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 63% year-over-year jump, according to CRE Daily. This renewed activity signals growing investor confidence and the return of long-term potential in urban markets that have historically been the backbone of CRE. Beyond New York, the Sunbelt states-such as Texas, Florida, and Arizona-are seeing unprecedented demand for medical office and multifamily properties. These regions are experiencing rapid population growth, particularly among retirees and young professionals, creating a surge in demand for healthcare services and residential spaces. Medical office real estate, in particular, has emerged as a resilient asset class. Properties in this sector are often supported by long-term leases with creditworthy tenants, making them attractive to investors seeking stability in a volatile economic environment. The recovery isn't limited to these regions. Nationwide, the U.S. CRE market is projected to reach $1.66 trillion in transaction value in 2024 and grow steadily to $1.89 trillion by 2029, according to Mordor Intelligence. This consistent upward trajectory underscores the strength of the market and its ability to deliver strong returns over time. Additionally, improvements in lending conditions, including easing interest rate pressures, are expected to unlock further opportunities, particularly in growth-focused markets. Dr. Cobb stresses the importance of recognizing and acting on these trends before the market becomes oversaturated.“The greatest opportunities come when others are cautious,” Cobb explains.“Investors who can act decisively in high-growth areas are positioning themselves to benefit from long-term appreciation and stable cash flows.” Medical office real estate stands out as a particularly attractive option. These properties are essential to local communities, hosting healthcare providers that are insulated from many economic downturns. As demand for outpatient services and specialized care grows, medical office properties are experiencing high occupancy rates and rising rental income. This makes them ideal for investors looking for reliable income streams, especially through syndication opportunities that reduce the financial burden of ownership. Cobb also highlights the role of syndications in making these high-quality investments accessible to a broader range of investors. By pooling resources and sharing expertise, syndications allow investors to access premium properties in growing markets without the operational challenges of direct ownership. This approach aligns with Cobb's disciplined investment philosophy, which focuses on thoroughly vetted opportunities in markets with strong population and job growth. While interest rates remain a concern for many investors, there are signs of stabilization. The Federal Reserve's gradual softening of monetary policy could lead to lower borrowing costs, unlocking additional value in CRE assets. Historically, as rates decrease, property values tend to appreciate, providing a favorable environment for those who invest early in the recovery cycle. “Timing is everything,” Cobb advises.“By acting now, investors can take advantage of discounted property prices and position themselves for substantial returns as the market continues to recover.” For those ready to explore high-quality investment opportunities in thriving CRE markets, Dr. Cobb and Timberview Capital offer access to meticulously vetted deals that align with long-term financial goals. Schedule a call today at to learn more about how you can benefit from today's commercial real estate market. “Success in real estate comes to those who act decisively,” Cobb explains.“The opportunities are there for those willing to seize them. Don't wait for the perfect moment-it's already here.” Tyson Cobb, MD Timberview Capital +1 563-209-8488 ... 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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel's $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. The reduction is largely a byproduct of the $3 billion that Intel is also receiving to provide computer chips to the military. President Joe Biden announced the agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans in March. The changes to Intel’s funding are not related to the company’s financial record or milestones, the people familiar with the grant told The Associated Press. In August, the chipmaker announced that it would cut 15% of its workforce — about 15,000 jobs — in an attempt to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD. Unlike some of its rivals, Intel manufactures chips in addition to designing them. Two years ago, President Biden hailed Intel as a job creator with its plans to open a new plant near Columbus, Ohio. The president praised the company for plans to “build a workforce of the future” for the $20 billion project, which he said would generate 7,000 construction jobs and 3,000 full-time jobs set to pay an average of $135,000 a year. The California-based tech giant's funding is tied to a sweeping 2022 law that President Biden has celebrated and which is designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Known as the CHIPS and Science Act , the $280 billion package is aimed at sharpening the U.S. edge in military technology and manufacturing while minimizing the kinds of supply disruptions that occurred in 2021, after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when a shortage of chips stalled factory assembly lines and fueled inflation . The Biden administration helped shepherd the legislation following pandemic-era concerns that the loss of access to chips made in Asia could plunge the U.S. economy into recession. When pushing for the investment, lawmakers expressed concern about efforts by China to control Taiwan, which accounts for more than 90% of advanced computer chip production. In August, the administration pledged to provide up to $6.6 billion so that a Taiwanese semiconductor giant could expand the facilities it is already building in Arizona and better ensure that the most advanced microchips are produced domestically for the first time. The Commerce Department said the funding for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. meant the company could expand on its existing plans for two facilities in Phoenix and add a third, newly announced production hub. The administration has promised tens of billions of dollars to support construction of U.S. chip foundries and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers, which Washington sees as a security weakness. Boak reported from Washington.Gold Coast Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. It’s no secret that Santa has become a byword for controversy in our schools. From religious connotations now considered politically incorrect, to contentious gift exchanges between students, to excessively expensive presents for teachers, the silly season is fraught with social snares. Last week, a Melbourne school hit the headlines for banning Secret Santa gift swaps – citing the potential to offend non-Christian students, but the Gold Coast is also not immune from these campus prohibitions. A furious parent informed me just this weekend that her child, a primary student at a local private school, was told by a teacher gift swaps were not allowed because it was a sign of “privileged behaviour”. They were also told some students may be upset at being left out and not to exchange gifts on the school grounds, despite many classrooms organising officially sanctioned present swaps. Author Rebecca Sparrow. There may be some merit in that argument at least, given social media is full of stories from parents whose children were excluded from festive friendship gift swaps. Teen educator and author Rebecca Sparrow recently reposted a parent’s letter from last year, describing how her daughter had been deliberately left out of a group gift-giving. “This is the third email I’ve had this past fortnight about Secret Santa exclusion amongst friendship groups,” said Ms Sparrow. “I feel very sad for your daughter that she went through this because being excluded is just one of the most awful feelings in the world. So I’m sorry this has happened.” As a former female student, I concur with these sentiments. But there are also a host of complaints from parents about the never-ending list of end-of-year expenses, including these very Kris Kringle exchanges. Said one unhappy parental participant on Reddit: “Kids don’t have their own money to go shopping and buy a gift for their classmate. They solely rely on what their parents can do for them. “Also, there’s no choice in this setting for the kid to participate or not. It’s different with adults or friend groups, they choose to give and get a gift. There is nothing that kids learn from doing Secret Santa, other than life is extremely unfair and capitalism rules all.” Now, plenty of schools set price limits on these gift swaps but, honestly, sometimes it’s simply the time spent rather than the money that’s the issue. Which brings me to the bane of every primary school parent’s existence ... the teacher gift. Or is that teachers’ gifts? Because there is the main classroom teacher, the teacher aide, the specialist teachers like music and sports, maybe a swim coach ... the list is longer than my daughter’s actual Christmas list. And let’s talk about the actual gifts being given ... back in my primary school parent days, we would all chip in for a gift card and the dollar total was incredible, hundreds and hundreds, if not over a thousand. Indeed, local personal finance expert and journalist Sarah Megginson recently ran an Instagram poll asking how much parents spent, on average, on their teacher’s gift – with almost half of respondents indicating they would spend up to $50 to $100. Personal finance expert Sarah Megginson. Picture: Supplied. While the NSW and Victorian Departments of Education have clear policies that any gift, benefit or hospitality valued over $50 must be reported by teachers, there is no such policy in Queensland. Education Queensland has previously defended the practice of teachers receiving gifts, saying teachers were not to accept gifts or benefits that were intended to influence the performance of their duties. However, a sample of some of the gifts declared by Queensland state school teachers last year reads more like a wedding registry: a robot vacuum cleaner, holidays, jewellery, $1500 yoga classes and Air Jordan sneakers. Now, I’m not implying that teachers don’t deserve these gifts – in fact, they deserve all this and more – but parents should not feel obliged to deliver, especially in the midst of a cost of living crisis. As for Secret Santa and classroom gift exchanges, we don’t need to make room for political ideologies or excuses, nor accusations of ‘privileged’ behaviour (FYI there are plenty of kids at private schools whose parents make enormous sacrifices for their education), but I do understand concerns about exclusion and the further pressure on parents. Ugh, who knew the price of festive spirit was so steep? Maybe we should secretly ask Santa to deliver a solution to this Christmas conundrum. 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Kuramo’s, Wale Adeosun feted LP Person of the Year, AfricaPatriots safety Jabrill Peppers, accused of domestic violence, cleared to practice and playThe City of Ottawa says it has terminated its agreement with a company that was offering water line warranties under the city's masthead over the last few years. The city and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) entered into an agreement in 2020 to provide optional warranty plans for homeowners to cover potential costs for repairs to water and sewer lines on private property. These lines that connect to the city's infrastructure are the responsibility of the property owner and not the city, should something occur. The City of Ottawa said, at the time, there was little in the way of insurance plans that would cover these types of repairs. The city also said the goal of the agreement was to increase awareness about homeowners' responsibilities with regard to water and sewer lines. Letters arriving in mailboxes in 2021 prompted some confusion and concern from residents, worried it was a scam . The letters were for warranty coverage with SLWC but had the City of Ottawa logo on them. The city confirmed it was part of a legitimate partnership. In 2022, the program was extended to 2027. In 2023, city council voted to direct staff to renegotiate the contract to prohibit further direct mail to residents. The City of Ottawa announced Monday it was ending its agreement with SLWC, effective Jan. 9, 2025, giving the company 30 days' notice of early termination, which was built into the agreement it had. The city says any homeowners with SLWC plans will not be affected. "Termination of the Agreement is not to be construed as a reflection of the services offered by SLWC. Termination of the Agreement will not impact existing policies, as the policy contracts remain solely between the resident and SLWC, meaning residents can continue to rely on the terms and conditions of their contract," the City of Ottawa says. According to figures provided in 2023, around 4,000 residents had signed up for plans and more than $500,000 of work had been performed since the program began. The city says a growth in warranty services and insurance coverage that is now available to homeowners to cover service line repairs on their properties is behind the decision to terminate the endorsement of this particular company. "Residents can continue to rely on their contract terms and should direct any questions regarding enrollment, billing, or payment to SLWC," the city says. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! I know every family has at least one legendary Thanksgiving Drama Debacle. So, I decided to ask members of the BuzzFeed Community what happened at their family's Infamous Thanksgiving Incident. Here are their best answers: 1. "My aunt and uncle who don't believe COVID exists tried to have everyone over for Thanksgiving in 2020 after their trip to Boca Raton. No one wanted to go because they are pretty rude in general and it was 2020 and they'd just been to Boca Raton." "Long story short, they started a fight with my parents (and my other uncle) about politics and it turns out they have a whoooooole HOST of crazy opinions! We did not go to Thanksgiving at their house that year (or any of the last four years), but Grandma did. And guess what? She caught COVID, because they had just caught it in Boca Raton." —Anonymous 2. "The FBI came to my door as we were having sushi. ([Yes, sushi] on Thanksgiving, I have no idea why.)" — sbuzzfeed7 3. "The stomach bug started to hit the children first, and two of them vomited on the Thanksgiving dinner table minutes apart. Half of the family was puking by the next morning." — lizney 4. "So my aunt and uncle are swingers, and apparently, I was the only one who didn’t know." "So it’s the day before Thanksgiving and I’m sitting next to my grandma and my cousin's at-the-time girlfriend... We always had a huge feast the night before, with snow crab legs and blue crabs from the East Coast. I remember sitting there helping the new girlfriend out with the crab (she was very inexperienced compared to everyone else). My uncle was at the head of the table far away from me. We were all talking and playing 'games,' some stupid word game that my cousins had made up. Somehow it became a question about favorites, like 'What’s your favorite book?' So here I am, youngest at the table, across from my dad and stepmom, and right next to my grandma. My uncle looks dead at me and says to everyone, 'What’s your favorite sexual position?" Mind you the other adults there are his kids, his mom, his wife, my dad and stepmom, his son’s very serious girlfriend, and myself. Deadass eye contact with me and no one knew what to say. I don’t remember how I got saved from answering that one." — edgywalrus305 5. "The week before Thanksgiving, my mother overdosed on pills and alcohol. They almost didn't save her in time. She was released a few days before turkey day." "My sister and her new husband were visiting from Atlanta, I was on a break from California, and my baby brother was home from college. We were so stressed; at that time, Mom's drug addiction and mental illness were coming through hardcore. Sis stuck close to her husband, but bro and I decided that we should remove all the alcohol from the house and the opiates from her purse. HOO boy – when she found out what we did, she screamed, 'That's MY property and you have NO RIGHT!' Dad is her evil-minded enabler, so he was of no help. Suddenly, quiet sister pipes up and yells, 'F— YOU, MOM." We were so proud of her—even thankful—and that, my friends, became known as 'F-Bomb Thanksgiving 2004.'" — clumsybunny8556 6. "My family decided to be fancy and use Sterno-powered chafing dishes to keep everything warm...in another room, unattended. We almost burned the house down and had no leftovers that year." — lobster_lemon_lime 7. "My mother’s birthday is on or around Thanksgiving, and every year I purchase or make a cake to honor her memory. A few years ago, my sister hosted dinner at her house, and the night before, we set up tableware and desserts plus other things buffet style." "I crashed on the couch and during the night, I heard her dogs moving around and playing with something. I went back to sleep and later ran a few errands only to come back and find out the dogs had helped themselves to a thing or two on the table (bread, crackers, etc). After dinner, I asked my sister to bring out the cake and she said we'd eaten it the night before. Our other sister agreed with her and insisted we ate it. Turns out the dogs had eaten the cake and they did a terrible job lying about it." —Anonymous 8. "I almost killed my entire family, quite literally." "We'd had a heavy snow, and trees were falling, taking out power lines. We had no power, and the home heater was electric as well. I fired up the portable generator in our basement and carefully ran the end of the exhaust pipe outside. We enjoyed a nice dinner in a house with lights and heat. After dinner, the kids complained of having headaches. I found their complaints to be mildly irritating but went about the business of cleaning up after dinner. While doing so, for no reason whatsoever, I simply fell down... I hit the floor." "Somehow, I still had enough sense to realize that something had gone wrong with the generator, and we were getting poisoned with carbon monoxide." "Everyone in the house—all eight of us—were groggy by this time, but I summoned my brother to assist me. It was a struggle to walk, but we made our way to the basement and shut off the generator. It turned out to be that the exhaust hose had fallen off of the generator, and the machine had filled the house with the deadly gas. We opened the doors and windows for the next several hours and cleared the house in spite of the 25-degree temperature. Phones were down, so we could not even summon emergency help. For the next several weeks, most of those present had headaches, body aches, and great difficulty thinking and performing even simple tasks. What I have read since then about carbon monoxide poisoning is that we had experienced a very severe case of it, and had only very narrowly escaped death. That was the Thanksgiving that I ALMOST killed my entire family." —Anonymous 9. "I came out as a lesbian and my homophobic little sister smacked me in the face. :)" "She was like 13 and she has grown since then. Now she's my biggest supporter. I don't ever bring it up but I still laugh to myself about it whenever we go over to my grandparents' for holiday dinners." —Anonymous 10. "One year my brother wanted to roast a suckling pig to go with my turkey, but he couldn't use my kitchen... I had a whole day of cooking ahead of me, especially in the oven! Everyone was coming from out of town, so ours was the only kitchen." "[On Wednesday evening my dad, husband, and brother constructed an outdoor oven. They started the cooking process early Thursday morning and were in and out checking the pig every 10 to15 minutes. Please note: It was VERY WINDY that Thanksgiving. About two hours into the process, several grandkids and the outside chefs ran through the kitchen and out the back door. All I heard was, 'The pig's on fire!' I flew outside to find smoke billowing from their 'outdoor oven...' a 3'x3'x3' cinderblock cube in which a groove was chiseled to allow a spit to rest that held the pig. The inside was lined with foil and a foil-covered piece of plywood served as the lid. So... yes, they had created a KILN. With the wind continuously blowing through the little spit holes, that poor charred, black, raw, baby pig never stood a chance." —Anonymous 11. "My brother decided I was too stressed cooking dinner so he insisted I have a marijuana gummy. Not something I normally do, but something he regularly does. I eat a whole delicious fruit punch gummy bear and go on cooking." "During dinner, I start feeling off. I think, 'it’s clearly kicking in,' and continue eating, thinking let the fun begin! God, was I wrong. I look across the table and my twin uncles start merging together. Starting to panic, I think, 'I’ll go to the bathroom, splash some water on my face, and be fine.' Spoiler: I was not fine. My husband had to carry me to a bedroom to lie down. I start hallucinating some seriously crazy stuff. My husband decides he’ll sober me up with a shower, but has to carry me to the shower because I can’t walk on my own and proceed to violently throw up in the shower. My mom, brother, and husband have to help me clean up and get dressed. The rest of the family is oblivious to what’s going on and thinks dinner simply did not sit well. I keep throwing up while my aunt assures me that dinner was great! My parents finally put everything together and yell at my brother for getting me too high and ruining the evening. If anyone even mentions Thanksgiving my family tells this story and laughs uncontrollably. Apparently, I cannot handle my gummies and haven’t had one since. My daughter has no idea any of this happened and likes to tell me how great gummy bears are and that I’m missing out!" —Anonymous 12. "Unbeknownst to me, my family invited the uncle who molested me. Before he could even sit down my brother went and beat him to shit with a baseball bat." —Anonymous 13. "We learned that my brother was having an affair with a married man. We hadn't known he was gay, but we'd suspected. (Yes, the affair guy was married to another man.)" "My sister tried to announce to the family that she had an unhealthy dependence on alcohol and wanted to be sober by Christmas, but this was upstaged by the gay brother affair. By the end of the night she, my aunt, and I were the last stragglers in the gleaming kitchen splitting a bottle of wine." —Anonymous 14. "My grandma decided we were all on a diet and tried not to use any butter. For anything. That would've just been kind of a fail, except it started a fight between my mom and my uncle about diet culture that they still haven't stopped beefing about. It's been two years." —Anonymous 15. "My sister's abusive piece of shit husband got shot while dealing drugs on Thanksgiving morning." "He was admitted to the hospital at like 5 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and my sister didn't tell us until she came over for dinner without him and we were like, 'Where's Jeff?' Turns out he had been dealing drugs to teenagers! Now we don't have to worry about him because he is in jail. I always hated him. Now I am free ❤️" —Anonymous 16. And finally: "When I was in eighth grade my parents (who I thought were in a very loving relationship!) decided to announce to our very large, very Catholic extended family that they were getting a 🎵Divoooorce!🎶 😃" "My grandma cried. My other grandma (dad's mom) was there too, and she and my crying grandma put on a rare united front to yell at my parents. My two aunts and my uncle were texting each other under the table. My parents honestly had each other's backs in this one instance and were NOT gonna be pressured out of a divorce. Turns out my dad had been lowkey cheating (talking to a woman from CHURCH! but no actual sex), and when we found that out, my aunt (his sister) smacked him with a full glass of wine in her hand and it broke against his face. Screaming ensued and my cousins and I went upstairs to play Mario Kart. I slept at my aunt's that night." —Anonymous So, what do you think? Let me know in the comments down below. Hopefully, our Thanksgivings are not as eventful as some of these.Nvidia's Post-Earnings Jitters: Can NVDA Stock Regain Its AI-Fueled Momentum?
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