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The major market indices continue to hit all-time highs, and investors have more of their investments allocated to equities than at any time since the Internet Boom era ended. This is happening just as the S&P 500, a good proxy for the overall market, has become substantially overvalued using various traditional valuation metrics. The Stock…

Get Ready for Another Interest Rate Cut! What’s Happening with the European Central Bank So, it looks like the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to cut interest rates yet again. This would make it the third time this year, which may have some people scratching their heads. But hey, who doesn’t love a…

Japan’s Former Empress Michiko Leaves Hospital After Surgery Recovery and Well-being of Empress Michiko Japan’s 89-year-old former empress Michiko left hospital on Sunday after undergoing surgery for a broken thigh, according to local media reports. Michiko, the mother of Emperor Naruhito, had a fall on October 6 at her Tokyo residence and was promptly admitted…

Reflecting on a Year of Change: Israel’s Transformation Since October 7, 2023 A Transformative Day Exactly one year has passed since October 7, 2023, a day that will forever be etched in the minds of Israelis. It was a day that brought about immense challenges and difficulties, but also sparked a wave of change that…

Ugandan Universities Drowning in Sexual Harassment as Victims Stay Silent Call for Action University students across Uganda are raising urgent calls for the establishment of an independent committee to address sexual harassment on campuses. This comes in the wake of mounting complaints from students who allege that sexual harassment by university leadership has become a…

The Outlook for the Energy and Basic Materials Sectors in 2024 What to Expect for the Energy and Basic Materials Sectors The energy and basic materials sectors are facing a challenging year ahead in 2024. Analysts are predicting that these sectors will drag down overall market performance, with expectations for full-year declines in EPS growth….

The Rise of Smaller Tech Stocks in the Market Introduction Recently, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have been hitting new highs in the stock market. This is signaling a potential rise in smaller tech stocks and non-Mag 7 names. Smaller tech and asset-light businesses like Adobe, Uber, and The Trade Desk are presenting strong investment…

Kaggala village in Bukerere ward, Goma division, Mukono Municipality, faces a pressing issue: rising insecurity Recent incidents of theft, property destruction, and the general fear of crime have put the community on edge Yet, despite these concerns, a scheduled village meeting intended to discuss the matter saw dishearteningly low attendance As I joined the few…