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Buffett Mass-Sells Stocks; Exceptions and Insights Explained

31 March 2025 · ·

Amid market volatility, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds $334.2 billion in cash and maintains a significant stake in Apple despite selling stocks worth approximately $134 billion last year. This strategy reflects his long-term investment philosophy centered on stable companies with strong brand loyalty like Apple. Buffett views Apple as more than just a tech firm, seeing it through the lens of consumer goods where its robust cash flow, share repurchases, and loyal customer base align perfectly with his preference for mature businesses. In an era marked by market uncertainty, Buffett's approach underscores patience not only as a virtue but also as a strategic advantage in investing.

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Is Parasitic Affluence Replacing Traditional Paths to Wealth for America's Shrinking Middle Class?

31 March 2025 · ·

The U.S. middle class is shrinking, with high-income individuals now driving the economy through luxury spending and asset appreciation. Wealth inequality has surged as top 10% income brackets account for nearly half of total national consumer spending in America. This shift highlights a society increasingly reliant on wealthy consumption to fuel economic growth. Do not exceed three sentences:

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A 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Innovative Use of an AI Tool in Job Interviews Spurs Amazon Reaction

30 March 2025 · ·

Roy Lee, a 21-year-old student at Columbia University, gained widespread attention by using AI to pass an Amazon job interview. His tool InterviewCoders' controversy sparked heated discussions on the ethics of 'AI cheating.' Despite facing backlash from both Amazon and his university, he plans to leave school early for entrepreneurial pursuits.

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Proxima Centauri's Extreme Flares Make Habitable Zone Planets Inhospitable

30 March 2025 · ·

Proxima Centauri, our nearest star and a red dwarf, is known for its frequent intense flares. Recent ALMA observations have revealed the intensity of these flares, highlighting potential challenges to planetary habitability in nearby systems like those around Proxima b, c, and d.

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TASA Aims to Establish Taiwan's Starlink Equivalent through $807 Million Investment in Low-Orbit Satellite Collaboration

30 March 2025 · ·

Taiwan's National Space Organization (TASA) plans to invest nearly NT$25 billion in developing four low-orbit communication satellites, aiming to form a 'star network' similar to SpaceX’s Starlink. The project not only focuses on validating satellite-to-satellite optical communications technology but also aims at enhancing domestic industrial capabilities through government-private cooperation and R&D subsidies amounting to NT$8.9 billion. The initiative follows the B5G low-orbit communication satellites experimental plan, with a goal of launching these new satellites as early as 2029 for five years in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This project underscores Taiwan's strategic move towards self-reliance and national security concerns by excluding foreign suppliers.

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Turning Potential for Growth Into Reality: Discovery of Molecule to Activate Dormant Hair Follicles

30 March 2025 · ·

Since ancient times, humans have sought remedies for baldness using various ingredients. Now, scientists from UCLA have developed a new molecule named PP405 that can awaken dormant hair follicles to potentially reverse hair loss in patients. Initial human trials showed promising results with participants experiencing improvements after applying the drug externally over a week.

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Yang Chiu-Chun Assumes Role as First Female CEO of Foxconn's Central Park

30 March 2025 · ·

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General Dynamics Introduces Six-Wheeled Armored Air Defense Vehicle, Smaller than Stryker for U.S. Army's Field AD Market

25 March 2025 · ·

General Dynamics has unveiled a new six-wheel armored vehicle based on Steyr-Daimler-Puch's Pandur II chassis, designed to join the US Army’s air defense systems. This version of M-SHORAD is expected to be lighter than its Stryker counterpart by 9071 kg (about 20,000 pounds), enhancing mobility and airlift capabilities for frontline operations.

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FuriosaAI Rejected Meta’s $800 Million Acquisition Offer Amid Negotiation Breakdown

25 March 2025 · ·

Korean startup FuriosaAI has declined Meta's $800 million acquisition offer, choosing to focus on developing its own AI chips. The decision was reportedly due to disagreements over post-acquisition business direction and organizational structure rather than the price offered. Meanwhile, FuriosaAI is securing funding from financial institutions like KDB for further development of their competitive AI chip models.

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Kuo Zhihui on New Energy Technologies: Open to All Innovations

25 March 2025 · ·

Minister Kuo Zhuhui expressed openness to discussing various new energy technologies, including nuclear power solutions mentioned by USAIT Director Greene. He also addressed concerns about Taiwan's resilience during a hypothetical blockade scenario, hinting at undisclosed strategies without specifying durations or details. The signing of the Letter of Intent for Alaska LNG represents an initial step in developing positive energy cooperation between Taiwan and America.

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