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2 Soaring Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Decade
The Motley Fool· 2025-12-04 10:31
Group 1: HCA Healthcare - HCA Healthcare has seen significant financial growth, with Q3 revenue increasing by 9.6% year over year to $19.2 billion and net income rising by 29.4% to $1.6 billion [3] - The company benefits from rising demand for medical services, with same-facility admissions up by 2.1% and same-facility revenue per equivalent admission increasing by 6.6% to $18,390 [3] - HCA Healthcare's market share has grown from 24% in 2012 to 27% in 2022, with a goal to reach 29% by 2030, supported by a diversified network and technology investments [6][7] Group 2: CVS Health - CVS Health is undergoing a multiyear plan to cut costs and is scaling back its Medicare Advantage offerings to focus on profitable growth [8][9] - The company has a strong ecosystem that includes pharmacy, insurance, and primary care services, and has expanded through acquisitions and new subsidiaries [11] - CVS Health is well-positioned to benefit from an aging population and increasing demand for prescription drugs, making its stock attractive for long-term holding [13]
Redefining The View for The Future | Frank ikemefune | TEDxAngwan Rukuba
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 15:51
Global Trends and Demographics - Humanity is transitioning to intergalactic thinking and extraterrestrial activities [1][2] - The world is experiencing a period of unprecedented disruption with economic, technological, and demographic redistribution [3][4] - By 2050, Africans are projected to represent 25% of the world's population [6] - The median age in Europe is 44 years, in Asia it is 325 years, and in Africa it is 195 years [4] Africa's Potential and Challenges - Africa is the richest continent in terms of natural resources but paradoxically has the poorest people [10] - Africa holds 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land [25][26] - Africa's lack of ownership mentality hinders its ability to capitalize on its resources [9][12] - Uganda, a leading coffee producer, earns $800 million from a $450 billion global market, while Germany, which produces no coffee, earns $45 billion (10% of the global market share) [11] Future Strategies and Enlightenment - Individuals must focus on uniqueness, nonlinear thinking, and distinct tastes to outpace artificial intelligence [18][21] - True enlightenment involves academics, education, and revelation, with revelation being the most important, requiring introspection and understanding of one's core strengths [13][14][15][16] - Africans need to equip themselves with knowledge and enlightenment to partner with global entities rather than being owned by them [24]