Core Viewpoint - The central bank has reduced its interest rate to 4% and indicated that further easing will likely be necessary to stimulate economic growth, with expectations of one rate cut per year over the next three years [1] Group 1 - The central bank's current interest rate is set at 4% [1] - Policymakers anticipate the need for additional rate cuts to support economic growth [1] - A forecast of one rate cut per year is expected for the next three years [1]

Core Viewpoint - Warren Buffett's recent decision to sell a significant portion of his Apple stock while retaining his entire stake in Coca-Cola raises questions about his investment strategy and market outlook [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Decisions - Buffett's stake in Coca-Cola consists of 400 million shares, valued at $28.3 billion, representing 11% of Berkshire Hathaway's total stock holdings [4]. - Despite selling 20 million shares of Apple, which is currently valued at $57.4 billion, Apple remains Buffett's top holding, while Coca-Cola is tied with Bank of America as the third-largest position in Berkshire's portfolio [5]. - Coca-Cola has underperformed compared to other major holdings since Buffett's investment in Apple in 2016, with total returns of only 93.4% compared to Apple's 846.5% [8]. Group 2: Historical Performance - Buffett first invested in Coca-Cola in 1988, with a total investment of $1.3 billion, and the current value of his shares has increased more than 21 times, alongside expected dividend payments of $816 million this year [6]. - Coca-Cola's performance has lagged behind other investments, with returns trailing those of American Express and Bank of America since the Great Recession [8]. Group 3: Business Model and Dividends - Buffett appreciates Coca-Cola not only for its beverage appeal but also for its reliable business model and management, emphasizing the importance of dividends [9][10]. - Coca-Cola is recognized as a "Dividend King," likely to continue increasing its dividend payouts annually, making it a stable investment for those seeking reliable income [11].

Elon Musk is now making bold promises about Optimus. Are robotaxis already a thing of the past?Tesla (TSLA 0.98%) CEO Elon Musk spent years hyping the company's robotaxis, leading up to the autonomous electric vehicles' launch in Austin, Texas, in June.Musk said a robotaxi network would make Tesla the most valuable company in the world, and described fleets of autonomous Teslas gradually taking over the world. He unveiled the autonomous "Cybercab" at a splashy event last October, and he's proposed that indi ...

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Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - Strathmore Plus Uranium Corporation (CSE: SUU) (OTCQB: SUUFF) (Strathmore" or "the Company") is pleased to update results from the Phase 1 drilling for the 2025 exploration season at the Agate project located in the Shirley Basin Uranium District of central Wyoming. The Company completed the Phase 1 drilling last week (45 holes) resulting in the extension of the Middle Sand's southern trend to over 1,300 feet in length, adding over 500 feet ...

Anglo American said on Thursday it had cut a "small number" of jobs at its office in Brisbane in Australia and nearby coal mines as part of the miner's efforts to simplify its operations and adapt to ... ...

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