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A week ago, 26-year-old Penn graduate Luigi Mangione shocked the nation by gunning down $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ Group CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight.Reports indicate that during Thompson's tenure, AI algorithms were implemented to drastically increase claim denials, leaving insured patients without medical compensation. Following the shooting, Mangione calmly dined at $McDonald's(MCD)$, where he was later recognized and reported by employees, leading to his arrest.1. Who Is Luigi Mangione?Born into a wealthy Maryland family, Luigi Mangione earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania. 4 Penn AlumniDespite his privileged background, Mangione harbored deep r

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has signed an agreement with the Biden White House unlocking key transition briefings and activities after a lengthy delay that stemmed, in part, from the Trump team’s concerns over a mandatory ethics agreement.Donald Trump's 2024 transition team is composed of several members who will play key roles after Trump's re-election as President. Here are some highlights of the main members:Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick have been appointed as co-chairs of the transition team. Linda McMahon previously led the Small Business Administration, and Howard Lutnick is the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald.Susie Wiles has been selected as the White House Chief of Staff. She was a member of Trump's 2016 campaign team and will take on this role once again.Elise Stefanik has bee

Masayoshi Son has a keen eye for investments, having invested early in both NVIDIA and Alibaba. However, he exited too early and still feels some regret.Masayoshi Son once came close to becoming $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$’s largest shareholder, holding nearly 5% of the company. However, a few years ago, he sold all his NVIDIA shares for less than $4 billion. Had he held on until now, those shares would be worth approximately $180 billion—far exceeding his investment returns from Alibaba.On the other hand, if investors hadn’t taken profits in time, investors might have faced losses. Do you think choosing the right entry point or the right exit point is more important?Is selling too early more painful than missing out?Leave your comments and join the topic

This week, the global chip industry felt like it was on a roller coaster. Dutch lithography giant $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ reported disappointing results as customer orders fell short of expectations, hitting a three-year low. As market is wondering if the AI-driven chip boom had finally come to an end, $Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ exceeded all expectations and rekindled the market’s optimism. TSMC’s revenue grew by 39% year-on-year, net profit surged by 54%, and its gross profit margin reached a record high. The market’s anxiety instantly flipped into euphoria, with TSMC’s stock soaring over 12% at one point, and its market cap breaking the $1 trillion mark.Advance process technology and extre

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their profound research on “how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”The Importance of Institutions and Economic ProsperityThe research by these three economists emphasizes the crucial role that social institutions play in national prosperity. They point out that the lack of rule of law and exploitative institutions can severely hinder economic growth. This perspective provides important theoretical underpinnings for policymakers, reminding them that while promoting economic development, they must also focus on improving institutions. This is not just a reflection on traditional economic growth models, but also a deep insight into the current challenges of global econ

Recently, the Nobel Prize winners for 2024 are being announced.2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to David Baker from the University of Washington for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper from Google DeepMind for protein structure prediction.The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield from Princeton University and Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto for foundational discoveries in machine learning with artificial neural networks.According to the official Nobel Prize website, the prize amount for each Nobel Prize in 2024 is 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1.034 million). As of 2022, the value of the Nobel Prize money has increased by 316% compared to its original amount.Initially, Nobel foundation was only 31 milli

Thanks to Jensen Huang's exaggerated affirmation of "such great demand", $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ led a V-shaped reversal of the U.S. stock market. Nvidia closed up 8%, the largest single-day increase in six weeks, and the Nasdaq stopped falling and rose more than 2%. At the same time, for the first time since October 2022, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 completely wiped out intraday losses of at least 1.5%.What is $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ CEO Jensen Huang's biggest worry?“We have a lot of people on our shoulders, and everybody is counting on us,” Huang said when asked that question by Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference.“Demand is so great that delivery of ou

Hi Tigers:[Observation]In this article, we have highlighted the current situation in the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and also listed the political tendencies of the two candidates and the economic sectors involved.Feel free to join in the rewarding interactions.1. Mark your calendars for September 10th, First Debate Face-Off🗣️ Debate Drama: The second debate is just around the corner, and it's a showdown like no other! Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up, sharpening their strategies, and hitting the campaign trail hard.🗣️ First Debate Face-Off: Mark your calendars for September 10th, when the first debate will have voters tuning in for a head-to-head comparison of policies and personalities.📊 Polling Numbers: The

The buzz is real! Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims, is gearing up for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it's making waves in the business world.👑 The Rise of a Fashion Phenomenon Founded in 2019 by the global influencer and reality TV star, Skims has quickly become a fashion staple, especially among the middle class. Think of it as the go-to brand for the perfect fit, alongside the likes of lululemon and Alo. It's not just underwear; it's a lifestyle!🏅 Skims: The Brand with Olympic Spirit Fresh from sponsoring the US athletes at the recent Olympics, Skims is making its mark as more than just a brand; it's a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment for women of all shapes and sizes.💸 From Concept to Unicorn in a Flash Kim's keen business acumen spotted a gap in the market, and Skims

Biden withdraws from the election, "Harris concept stocks" are sought after by fundsUS President Biden withdrew from the presidential election and supported the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris to compete. As there are still variables in the confirmation of the final candidate, the US stock market trend is fluctuating.The $DJIA(.DJI)$ once rose 174 points, but recently fell 33 points. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ also fell sharply to 30 points and 182 points."Harris concept stocks" are sought after by funds.Renewable energy concept strengthensWith Biden's withdrawal from the election, the previous expectation of a big defeat for the Demo