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Breaking News: Kokusai Electric Shares Plummet 9% as KKR Reduces Stake Amid AI Boom – What You Need to Know By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Multibagger) – In a surprising turn of events, Kokusai Electric’s shares took a nosedive, falling by 9% during early Tokyo trading on Wednesday. This drastic drop comes in the wake of a Multibagger report revealing that private equity giant KKR is planning to significantly reduce its stake in the Japanese chip equipment manufacturer. KKR’s Strategic Exit KKR intends to offload approximately half of its 43% ownership in Kokusai, opting to cash in after a spectacular run…

The Best Investment Manager’s Guide to Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Impact on Currency Markets By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Multibagger) – Discover how the dollar rebounded from a three-week low after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious comments on interest rate cuts, and how this could affect your investments. Find out what signals the New Zealand dollar’s rate decision could send, and how traders are preparing for potential policy easing. In his testimony to Congress, Powell emphasized the importance of inflation hitting the 2% target before a rate cut, while acknowledging risks in the job market. Stay informed on the latest…

Ukrainian President Urges Immediate Action from U.S. Leaders Against Russian Invasion – Expert Analysis WASHINGTON (Multibagger) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S. political leaders in Washington on Tuesday not to wait for the outcome of America’s November presidential election to move forcefully to aid his country against Russia’s invasion. “Everyone is waiting for November. Americans are waiting for November, in Europe, Middle East, in the Pacific, the whole world is looking towards November and, truly speaking, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin awaits November too,” Zelenskiy said, speaking at the Ronald Reagan Institute on the eve of the NATO summit. “It…

Abdiel Capital Advisors LP Makes Major Purchases of Appian Corp Stock Worth Nearly $19 Million Abdiel Capital Advisors LP and its affiliated entities have recently acquired a significant amount of Appian Corp (NASDAQ:APPN) stock, as revealed in recent SEC filings. The investment group, known for holding over ten percent of the software company’s shares, made additional purchases totaling approximately $18.9 million. The transactions took place over several days in early July, with the first set of purchases amounting to $14.7 million at a fixed price of $30.94 per share. Subsequent acquisitions were made at varying prices between $31.32 and $31.48,…

As the world’s top investment manager and financial market journalist, I bring you the latest insights into the oil market. Oil prices in Asian trade have seen a slight increase due to a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. inventories, despite a build in distillate stockpiles dampening optimism. Crude prices have been volatile this week, with speculation of a potential ceasefire in the Middle East affecting risk premiums. Reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have had a mixed impact on oil prices, with recent data suggesting that a resolution is still far off. Furthermore, the impact of tropical storm Beryl…

Ping An Insurance Eyes Up to $5 Billion Convertible Bond: What Investors Need to Know By Scott Murdoch (Multibagger) – China’s financial giant, Ping An Insurance, is poised to issue a convertible bond worth up to $5 billion, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Here’s a breakdown of what this means for investors and the broader financial market. Key Points: Convertible Bond Issuance: Ping An is considering issuing a convertible bond, potentially raising between $2 billion and $5 billion. Timeline: The deal is expected to materialize in the next few weeks. Regulatory Approval: Ping An has…

Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in June, Fueling Expectations for Interest Rate Hike – Expert Analysis By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Multibagger) – Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in June as the yen’s declines pushed up the cost of raw material imports, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank. The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, rose 2.9% in June from a year earlier, Bank of Japan data showed, matching a median market forecast and accelerating from the previous month’s…

North Korea’s Arms Trade with Russia: A Threat to Global Peace, Says South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol In a recent statement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the threat posed by North Korea’s arms trade with Russia to global peace. Yoon highlighted the importance of strong alliances among liberal democracies in safeguarding freedom from “reckless elements”. During his visit to Hawaii, Yoon discussed the significance of the combined defence posture of U.S. and South Korean forces with Admiral Samuel Paparo, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Yoon stressed that North Korea’s actions not only endanger peace on the…

The Ultimate Guide to Flipster: Cryptocurrency Derivatives Trading Platform Celebrates 1st Anniversary with 150,000 USDT Prize Giveaway As the world’s best investment manager and financial market journalist, I am thrilled to announce Flipster’s 1st anniversary celebrations with the launch of two competitions and a massive giveaway of 150,000 USDT worth of prizes. This cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform has seen exponential growth in trading volume by 1,943% and net assets by 3,998%, along with a 190% increase in sign-ups and a 565% growth in active traders across 177 countries. Flipster offers over 250 perpetual futures listings with leverage of up to…

Insider Transaction Alert: Delek US Holdings, Inc. CFO Sells Shares Worth $17,662.50 – What Does This Mean for Investors? Delek US Holdings, Inc. CFO Reuven Spiegel recently completed a stock transaction, selling 750 shares of the company’s common stock at a price of $23.55 per share. The transaction, executed on July 8, 2024, was reported in an SEC filing the following day and was conducted under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the sale, Spiegel retains ownership of 49,706 shares in Delek US Holdings, a petroleum refining company based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Insider transactions like these can offer insights into…