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By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Multibagger) – The champagne was on ice at the far-right National Rally’s (RN) headquarters, but the celebratory mood swiftly turned to disbelief when the first projected results from Sunday’s parliamentary election appeared on TV screens. For days, Marine Le Pen had confidently predicted that her party would triumph with an outright majority and her protege Jordan Bardella would be prime minister. Instead, the National Rally was on course to come third, behind a left-wing alliance and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist bloc. It was undone to a large extent by tactical dealmaking between centrist and leftist opponents,…

Unleashing the Bull Market: Why Analysts Have Underestimated Equities In a recent note, Alpine Macro strategists revealed that analysts have consistently underestimated the current bull market. Despite doubts and skepticism, the global investment firm believes that equities are on track to exceed expectations, driven by expanding earnings growth and a resilient economy. As we reach the midpoint of the year, the market is trading above the top price targets set by Wall Street strategists for 2024. This bullish trend highlights a significant gap between market performance and analyst forecasts, with predictions falling short of actual price levels. Investors have also…

David Ellison’s Strategic Move: Paramount Global Merger with Skydance Media Nears Completion By Dawn Chmielewski (Multibagger) – In a groundbreaking development, tech magnate David Ellison is on the verge of taking control of Paramount Global. On Sunday, a special committee endorsed the merger between Paramount Global and Ellison’s Skydance Media, according to a source familiar with the transaction. Paramount’s Board Poised for Full Approval The merger, which is expected to receive full board approval from Paramount, includes non-executive chair Shari Redstone. Redstone recently reached a preliminary agreement to transfer the family’s controlling stake in Paramount to Ellison and his partners.…

By Jamie McGeever As the new week begins, investors are feeling optimistic following the release of last Friday’s U.S. jobs figures, which have reinforced the narrative of a “soft landing”. This has led to a decrease in the dollar and bond yields, further fueling the ongoing “risk on” rally in stocks. Many of the world’s major equity markets are currently at record or multi-year highs, with little in sight to disrupt this trend. Despite concerns such as profit-taking, quarter-end position adjustments, valuation worries, market concentration, and political or policy uncertainties, the prevailing sentiment of “buy the dip” has kept any…

Reactions to France’s Upset Parliamentary Election Results | Prime Minister Resigns | Uncertainty Ahead Paris, France – In a surprising turn of events, the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) has emerged as the leading party in France’s parliamentary election, leaving President Emmanuel Macron’s centrists and the far-right National Rally (RN) behind. The country is now facing a potential hung parliament, sparking uncertainty and instability in the political landscape. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, in a statement, expressed his gratitude for the support received during his tenure and announced his resignation following the loss of majority by his political group. The far-right…

Breaking News: Healthcare Sector Lags Behind Market Benchmarks for 12 Months – Wells Fargo Analysis In a recent report to clients, analysts at Wells Fargo revealed that the healthcare sector has been consistently underperforming compared to the benchmark index over the past year. This lackluster performance is attributed to the narrow gains in the sector, with only a few select stocks showing positive returns. One of the main reasons for this sector-wide weakness, according to the analysts, is the limited exposure to artificial intelligence among healthcare companies. This has put a damper on the industry, especially as investors are increasingly…

Breaking News: France Election Results Cause Market Uncertainty In a surprising turn of events, France is facing a hung parliament after a leftist alliance unexpectedly claimed the top spot ahead of the far right in Sunday’s election. This upset is set to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) from taking control of the government. The outcome of this election is leaving parliament divided into three major groups with vastly different platforms, leading to potential political gridlock. The euro slipped against the dollar and other major currencies in early Asia trade, indicating market uncertainty. Experts weigh in on the implications…

Breaking News: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to Resign Following Unexpected Election Results In a surprising turn of events, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation on Sunday after the left-wing New Popular Front coalition secured the most seats in the parliamentary elections. This unexpected victory has put them on track to surpass the far-right National Rally party, although they fell short of an absolute majority. This political shakeup has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, with investors closely monitoring the situation for any potential impact on the economy. As the world’s best investment manager and financial market journalist,…

Kamala Harris Emerging as Strong Contender for 2024 Presidential Election Amid Biden’s Mental Fitness Concerns As concerns grow over President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, Vice President Kamala Harris is increasingly seen as a powerful contender for the 2024 presidential election. Top Democrats are considering her as a likely successor to Biden if he chooses not to run. Backed by party heavyweights and Democratic donors, Harris’s chances are being seriously evaluated in anticipation of potential matchups against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Despite facing challenges during her time as vice president, including staff turnover and mixed success with policy initiatives, Harris’s strong…

By the Legendary Investment Manager Harry Robertson and the Financial Market Guru Dhara Ranasinghe In a surprising turn of events, the euro experienced a 0.3% drop to $1.08 following the French parliamentary elections, which indicated a hung parliament with the left wing New Popular Front leading in seat wins. Market expert Simon Harvey from Monex Europe commented, “It looks like the anti-far right parties really got a lot of support, leading to a potential vacuum in France’s legislative ability.” With uncertainty looming, analysts anticipate a period of volatility as investors wait to see the final form of the parliament and…