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As investors ourselves, here are some of the winning stock investments we've made over the last three years. You can find some our analyses for these investments on this website. The Fifth Person believes in spreading a message. A message that sound investment knowledge, financial literacy and intelligent money habits can help millions of people around the world achieve financial security.
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2d ago
Microsoft reports strong second-quarter earnings, while DeepSeek made headlines and stunned the market with its AI, developed in a fraction of the time and cost of its U.S. competitors. Q2 2024 (US$ million)Q2 2025 (US$ million)Percentage changeRevenue62,02069,63212.3%Productivity and Business Processes25,85429,43713.9% Intelligent Cloud21,52525,54418.7%More Personal Computing14,64114,6510.1%Operating income27,03231,65317.1%Net income21,87024,10810.2% Revenue increased 12.3% year-on-year to US$69.6 billion in Q2 …
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5d ago
In 2024, despite easing inflation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by only 1%, surprising the market, which had anticipated a more substantial reduction. This limited cut, coupled with Trump’s election victory, triggered a sell-off in interest rate-sensitive REITs. The market feared that Trump’s policies, including tariffs and the mass deportation of immigrant workers, could …
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5d ago
Founded in 1990, Ulta Beauty has grown into the largest beauty retailer in the United States, with a vast presence across 1,437 standalone stores, over 500 Ulta Beauty at Target locations, and a robust e-commerce platform. Positioned as the ultimate one-stop shop for beauty, Ulta offers an extensive selection of products, ranging from mass-market essentials …
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1w ago
In the high-stakes enterprise technology arena, Oracle’s name once commanded equal respect, fear, and admiration. It was the undisputed titan of databases and enterprise software for decades, powering the world’s largest banks, governments, and corporations. However, Oracle played catch-up as the tech landscape shifted—ushering in the era of cloud-native disruptors, open-source innovation, and hyperscalers like …
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2w ago
The U.S. stock market today presents a paradox: record-high valuations amid growing economic uncertainties. While major indices continue their upward trajectory, seasoned market observers raise red flags about potential overvaluation. Market overvaluation occurs when asset prices significantly exceed their intrinsic worth, driven more by speculation and investor sentiment than underlying business fundamentals. Historical patterns show …
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1M ago
Humans like to find patterns in things that we do, leading to enduring interest in seasonal trends within the stock market. One of the most well-known of these is the ‘January Effect’—the idea that stock prices tend to rise more in January than in any other month. But is the January Effect still relevant in …
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1M ago
As we bid farewell to 2024, a year marked by significant events such as the U.S. presidential election reshaping policy directions, stabilizing inflation rates, and widespread interest rate cuts—except in Japan, which ended eight years of negative interest rates—we turn our focus to the year ahead. With 2025 now here, we highlight key sectors to …
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1M ago
Berjaya Food Berhad is the franchisee for the Starbucks brand in Malaysia, Brunei, and, more recently, the Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, and Finland). It also holds the franchise rights for Kenny Rogers ROASTERS and Paris Baguette in Malaysia. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the company has faced an unprecedented boycott in Malaysia. Many …
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1M ago
Adam Wong, Editor-in-Chief, The Fifth Person discusses how AI themed stocks are likely to repeat their performance in 2025, as well as what investors can look at beyond the Magnificent 7.
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1M ago
Apple, one of the world’s most valuable companies, continues to impress with its strong performance. Known for its high levels of customer satisfaction and product stickiness, it has cultivated a loyal user base and a record-high installed base of active devices. The company’s services segment continues to be a major growth driver, with revenue growing …
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