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On December 9th, Liu Yang, the renowned finance and accounting instructor at Sier Education, caused a stir by announcing his resignation through a written post. The exclusive agreement surrounding his departure has sparked controversy within the industry.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its position in Synovus Financial Corp. ( NYSE:SNV – Free Report ) by 7.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 146,734 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 10,346 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans owned about 0.10% of Synovus Financial worth $6,525,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. &PARTNERS bought a new stake in Synovus Financial in the second quarter worth approximately $284,000. Texas Permanent School Fund Corp boosted its holdings in Synovus Financial by 19.6% in the second quarter. Texas Permanent School Fund Corp now owns 153,017 shares of the bank’s stock worth $6,150,000 after purchasing an additional 25,028 shares in the last quarter. Private Capital Management LLC increased its position in Synovus Financial by 6.2% during the first quarter. Private Capital Management LLC now owns 365,557 shares of the bank’s stock worth $14,644,000 after buying an additional 21,456 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in Synovus Financial by 81.8% during the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 230,856 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $9,249,000 after buying an additional 103,891 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its position in shares of Synovus Financial by 14.9% in the second quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 1,145,174 shares of the bank’s stock worth $46,025,000 after buying an additional 148,842 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.85% of the company’s stock. Synovus Financial Stock Performance Shares of NYSE SNV opened at $57.62 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.07, a PEG ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.37. Synovus Financial Corp. has a one year low of $29.34 and a one year high of $59.79. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $49.06 and a 200 day simple moving average of $44.09. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Synovus Financial Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 19th were issued a dividend of $0.38 per share. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 19th. Synovus Financial’s payout ratio is 68.78%. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have recently commented on SNV. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Synovus Financial from $52.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Synovus Financial from $49.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 18th. Raymond James raised shares of Synovus Financial from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $49.00 price objective for the company in a report on Tuesday, September 17th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Synovus Financial from $56.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Synovus Financial from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $48.00 to $46.00 in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.71. Get Our Latest Analysis on SNV Synovus Financial Company Profile ( Free Report ) Synovus Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Synovus Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking products and services. It operates through four segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, Consumer Banking, and Financial Management Services. The company's commercial banking services include treasury and asset management, capital market, and institutional trust services, as well as commercial, financial, and real estate lending services. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SNV? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Synovus Financial Corp. 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Title: A Man Snatches a Gold Necklace, Throws It into the Bush, and Retrieves It Two Days Later
On April 30, 2022, Chinese regulators announced that they have launched an investigation into Nvidia, a leading American technology company, over suspected violations of the country's anti-monopoly laws. The investigation marks the latest chapter in China's intensified scrutiny of tech giants for potential anti-competitive behavior.
Former said the best investment move he ever made was buying Apple stock a decade ago. Gronkowski told that in 2014 he received the tip from his home builder to buy shares of "The guy actually who built my house in Foxborough, he told me, 'Hey buy Apple stock. I'm telling you that's where it's at," Gronkowski said. "Every time I saw him, when we were building the house, he kept saying, 'Get Apple. Get Apple," Gronkowski said. "So after the 50th time, I got it. And let me tell you, it's the best investment I've ever had in my life." Gronkowski said he decided to "go big" with his investment. He called his financial advisor and instructed him to buy $69,000 worth of Apple stock, solely based on the advice from his home builder. At the time, Apple's which proved to be a major hit with consumers as it included Apple's first foray into a larger-screen phone, the iPhone 6+. It was also a year before Apple released its first Apple Watch, which debuted in April 2015. Apple stock is up 972% since the company unveiled its iPhone 6 on September 9, 2014. A $69,000 investment on on that date would be worth about $740,000 today. Gronkowski didn't specify the exact date he made his initial purchase of Apple stock. After about two-and-a-half years, Gronkowski said he completely forgot that he had purchased the shares and was surprised to see it was worth about $250,000. He took some profits, and held on to the rest. "So I sell off the portion of the $69,000 I bought in and I have, now to this date, I have over $600,000 in Apple stock all because of the investment I made in 2014, having no idea what I was doing, but just listening to the guy that built my house here in New England so I appreciate that," Gronkowski said. Gronkowski was drafted in the NFL in 2010 as the 42nd pick and played for 11 seasons, including nine seasons with the New England Patriots and two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is a four-time Super Bowl champion and made about $70 million in his time playing in the NFL. Read the original article on
In conclusion, Li Sisi's transition from a former CCTV host to a flourishing internet sensation highlights the transformative power of embracing new opportunities and adapting to changing trends. With her entrepreneurial spirit and marketing prowess, she has proven that with determination and innovation, one can achieve remarkable success in the dynamic world of e-commerce and influencer marketing. Li Sisi's journey serves as a reminder that reinvention and adaptation are essential in staying relevant and thriving in the fast-paced digital age.Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fightingThe case of the missing female graduate student has captured the attention of the nation, with many expressing concern and empathy for her well-being. However, the response from the authorities, specifically the police, has come under scrutiny for its choice of language in addressing the situation.
ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. declares for NFL draftEven with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight
Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Big Ten slate features Indiana-Ohio State showdown and Penn State-Minnesota matchup Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: No. 5 Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP ) at No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1, No. 2 CFP), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) This marks the 98th matchup between these two teams, but it's only the fourth time both teams have been ranked. Although Indiana is unbeaten, its soft schedule means the Hoosiers aren't assured of making the 12-team field if they lose this game. The only team with a winning record that Indiana has beaten is Washington (6-5). Ohio State needs a win to have a realistic shot at a rematch with top-ranked Oregon in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State has beaten Indiana 28 straight times since the Hoosiers posted back-to-back victories in 1987-88. No. 4 Penn State (9-1, 6-1, No. 4 CFP) at Minnesota (6-4, 4-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) This is likely Penn State's biggest obstacle on its way to a potential playoff berth. The Nittany Lions' lone remaining regular-season game is a Nov. 30 home matchup with Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Minnesota has had an extra week to prepare this game since its 26-19 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 9, which snapped a four-game winning streak. Penn State and Minnesota have split their last four meetings, with the home team winning each time. Penn State DE Abdul Carter has multiple tackles for loss in each of his last three games. He ranks second among all Bowl Subdivision players in tackles for loss (17 1⁄2). Southern California RB Woody Marks rushed for a career-high 146 yards in a 28-20 win over Nebraska. Marks has six 100-yard rushing performances this season. Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai is the first Scarlet Knight to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Ray Rice did it three straight years from 2005-07. Monangai has run for 1,028 yards this season and rushed for 1,262 yards last year. Oregon OLB Matayo Uiagalelei recorded a sack and had a game-clinching interception as the top-ranked Ducks won 16-13 at Wisconsin last week. He has 8 1⁄2 sacks this season to rank second in the Big Ten. Four of the top seven Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks in passer rating are from the Big Ten. Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is second, Ohio State's Will Howard is third, Penn State's Drew Allar is fifth and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel is seventh. ... Illinois QB Luke Altmyer has thrown 18 touchdown passes with only three interceptions. The only Power Four quarterback with a better touchdown/interception ratio while throwing at least 10 touchdown passes is Clemson's Cade Klubnik, who has 26 touchdowns and four interceptions. ... Rutgers' three Big Ten wins matches its largest total since joining the league in 2014. Rutgers also had three conference wins in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023. A victory Saturday over No. 24 Illinois would give Rutgers three straight Big Ten wins for the first time. ... Washington's 31-19 win over UCLA was its 20th straight home victory, representing its second-longest such streak in school history. The Huskies won 45 straight home games from 1908-17. ... Wisconsin heads to Nebraska this week having won its last 10 matchups with the Cornhuskers. Penn State justifiably is favored on the road against Minnesota, but Bet MGM's 12 1⁄2-point spread seems way too big. Expect this game to have a single-digit margin. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans decreased its position in shares of Donaldson Company, Inc. ( NYSE:DCI – Free Report ) by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 118,222 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 926 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in Donaldson were worth $8,713,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DCI. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp increased its holdings in shares of Donaldson by 31.9% during the first quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp now owns 14,308 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,058,000 after purchasing an additional 3,464 shares during the period. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Donaldson by 22.9% during the 1st quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 7,970 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $595,000 after acquiring an additional 1,487 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its holdings in Donaldson by 21.7% in the 1st quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 110,437 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $8,245,000 after acquiring an additional 19,670 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its position in shares of Donaldson by 1.9% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 60,292 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,503,000 after acquiring an additional 1,124 shares during the period. Finally, Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado acquired a new stake in shares of Donaldson during the 1st quarter worth $660,000. Institutional investors own 82.81% of the company’s stock. Insider Activity In other news, President Thomas R. Scalf sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.16, for a total transaction of $182,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president now owns 28,334 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,072,915.44. This trade represents a 8.11 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, Director James Owens sold 5,210 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.74, for a total transaction of $373,765.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 17,788 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,276,111.12. This represents a 22.65 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last ninety days, insiders sold 167,805 shares of company stock worth $12,310,222. Insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on DCI Donaldson Price Performance Donaldson stock opened at $77.44 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $74.43 and a 200-day moving average of $73.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.84. Donaldson Company, Inc. has a 52 week low of $58.75 and a 52 week high of $78.71. Donaldson ( NYSE:DCI – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 28th. The industrial products company reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $935.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $941.12 million. Donaldson had a return on equity of 29.47% and a net margin of 11.54%. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Donaldson Company, Inc. will post 3.63 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Donaldson Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.39%. Donaldson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.95%. Donaldson Company Profile ( Free Report ) Donaldson Company, Inc manufactures and sells filtration systems and replacement parts worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Life Sciences. Its Mobile Solutions segment provides replacement filters for air and liquid filtration applications, such as air filtration systems; liquid filtration systems for fuel, lube, and hydraulic applications; exhaust and emissions systems and sensors; indicators; and monitoring systems. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DCI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Donaldson Company, Inc. ( NYSE:DCI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Donaldson Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Donaldson and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .On the other hand, Inter Milan, who had a buyback option in Elmas' loan deal, has decided not to exercise their right to bring the midfielder back to the club. Instead, Inter will receive a share of any future transfer fee involving Elmas. This decision indicates Inter's willingness to prioritize other areas of their squad over bringing Elmas back to the San Siro.Burning Man’s CEO on Budget Shortfall, Community Blowback & What’s Needed to Keep It Going
Willis Towers Watson PLC stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayA Nebraska man is getting title to his home back, years after losing it over a $588 tax debt, one of his lawyers said Thursday. Kevin Fair of Scottsbluff has been involved in a legal dispute since 2018, when he lost title to the home he had owned for nearly three decades for failing to pay $588 in overdue property taxes. Scotts Bluff County sold the lien to a private investor, as allowed by Nebraska law at the time. When Fair couldn’t repay the money along with interest and fees, the title went to the investor, though Fair was allowed to stay in the home while the legal dispute played out. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled against Fair in 2022, but a year later, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the state court to reconsider. In August, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Fair should retain title to the house. Fair’s appellate law firm, Pacific Legal Foundation, said Fair and the investor have amicably resolved their dispute, ending the legal battle. The case confirmed that home equity “is protected by the Constitution,” said Christina Martin, senior attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation. As for Fair, the ruling “is protecting him from, in all likelihood, homelessness,” she said. A message seeking comment was left Thursday with an attorney for Scotts Bluff County. Fair and his wife, Terry, had already paid off the mortgage for their home in Scottsbluff, a town of 14,300 people in far western Nebraska, by the early 2010s. But in 2013, Terry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and Kevin quit his job to care for her. The couple fell behind on their property taxes, owing $588. The county placed a lien on the home and listed the delinquency in the newspaper. In 2015, the county sold the tax lien to the private investor, which paid the home’s taxes for three years. When the investor called for the Fairs to pay the accrued $5,268 in taxes, interest and fees, they couldn’t. Scotts Bluff County turned the title and equity over to the investor in 2018. Kevin Fair’s lawsuit contended that while the state should be allowed to collect its debt, it should not be allowed to seize the home or the equity in it above the debt amount — $54,000 in this case. The court victory is bittersweet for Kevin Fair. His wife died in 2019, and he suffered a stroke last month. Martin said he’ll need a ramp built at the home to accommodate him. A GoFundMe account had raised nearly $10,000 by Thursday afternoon. Nebraska changed its law in 2023 so that homeowners are no longer at risk of losing their equity over unpaid property taxes. Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to A Nebraska man is getting title to his home back, Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street TuesdayAs the anticipation builds and the countdown to kickoff begins, football fans around the world eagerly await the outcome of this titanic clash. Will Real Madrid rise to the occasion and overcome the challenge posed by the Serie A leaders, or will they fall short against their toughest "bone" yet? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – this Champions League match is set to be a thrilling spectacle filled with drama, excitement, and quality football.
One of the key themes of Ma's speech was the potential of AI to revolutionize various industries, from finance to healthcare to transportation. He discussed how AI-powered solutions can enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and drive innovation across sectors. Ma painted a vision of a future where AI algorithms can analyze data in real time, predict consumer behavior, and personalize customer experiences on a scale never seen before. This level of precision and customization has the potential to redefine business models and create new revenue streams for companies willing to embrace AI technologies.NETGEAR stock soars to 52-week high, hits $25.07The development of quantum computing has long been pursued as a means to overcome the limitations of classical computing systems. While classical computers operate based on binary bits that represent either a 0 or a 1, quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to operate using quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This inherent parallelism of quantum computing allows for exponentially faster computation of complex problems that are intractable for classical computers.Ever since Democrats like Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Barack Obama and others told Biden he should drop his reelection bid while ushering him to the door we've noticed some passive-aggressive social media posts coming from the White House. Everybody remembers the Harris campaign's attempts to distance Kamala from Biden's policies, all while the White House wouldn't allow them to get away with it that easily: Kamala and I promised to move quickly to tackle America's challenges head-on and deliver results for working families. That's what our Administration has done. https://t.co/Z9bnAQKRLZ . pic.twitter.com/qKj004Xsxp The White House social media team is still at it. What do you make of today's offering featuring Kamala Harris waving goodbye, signaling a "brighter future for every American"? Building a brighter future for every American. pic.twitter.com/4yquDn9Xy5 Yes, we would agree that Harris being sent packing does mean a brighter future is on the way. If you mean by getting on that plane, waving goodbye and never coming back! Thank you! You won’t be missed. Yes, she's waving goodbye. We're being unburdened by what has been. Toodles. Why is the WH still campaigning? https://t.co/Z8JAIiUhyp It seems more like somebody there is trying to keep rubbing it in. Either way it's entertaining.
Passive investing has boomed in recent years, allowing mutual funds and ETFs to scale rapidly and investors to buy and hold for long periods. At the same time, its popularity could be exacerbating the market's volatile swings and the rising concentration in a handful of key stocks, Apollo's chief economist Torsten Sløk says. Passive investing has been a hit partly because it is lower risk than active investing. By putting assets into externally managed funds like ETFs or retirement savings plans like 401(k)s, investors get returns that match the market's trajectory. Active investors, meanwhile, have to react quickly to market developments, switching strategies when economic conditions change. This can lead to greater short-term gains as well as losses. tends to yield higher net returns in the long run in comparison, making it relatively safer and more popular amongst risk-averse traders, but in the process, it's made active investing riskier, Sløk says. "Higher passive ownership can increase volatility, lower market liquidity, and increase market concentration in large cap names such as the so-called 'Magnificent Seven,'" Sløk wrote in a recent paper. He said that the massive shift toward passive investing has resulted in greater price spikes and dips as investor demand has become less reactive to stock prices. It's also resulted in a less actively traded market, where mispricing can be greater and last for longer. Those two factors drive greater , which has been on the rise recently. The Cboe volatility index up almost 30% in the last six months. With more active investors turning passive, there are also fewer investors shorting stocks, Sløk said. If the trend continues, shorts will be "squeezed out" more easily, which will boost volatility in large-cap shares and put upward pressure on their prices. He said that makes it riskier to short large-caps, which will only fuel a greater shift to passive flows. "In short, when active investors turn passive, large-cap stocks will benefit disproportionately. This dynamic can be observed in the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of large- and mega-cap stocks, which have been consistently high and growing," he wrote. Passive investing has rocketed in popularity in the past three decades, accounting for 50% of total equity investing in and globally, almost double what it was in 2012, Sløk said. Read the original article onThe investigation into Nvidia comes amidst a broader crackdown on tech companies in China, as authorities seek to rein in monopolistic behavior and promote fair competition in the marketplace. In recent years, Chinese regulators have taken a series of actions against tech giants, including imposing hefty fines, introducing new regulations, and conducting antitrust investigations.Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans have found some solace in seeing a few of their players represented in the FIFA annual best team lineup, with defenders like Rafael Varane and Ferland Mendy making the cut. However, the absence of key players like Karim Benzema or Casemiro has left some Real Madrid supporters scratching their heads and wondering if their team's achievements have been overlooked in the selection process.