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Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Petrol,Oil,Energy,OPEC+ production increase,Demand forecast revision,US shale oil growth slowdown,Trade tensions,Oil price pressure
OPEC+ continues its strategy of gradually increasing oil production, with another rise planned for September. This policy aims to stabilize the market but risks creating a supply surplus in the fourth quarter, putting downward pressure on oil prices. Furthermore, major energy agencies have recently…
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Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Gold,Precious Metals,Geopolitical tensions,Monetary policy,Real interest rates,US dollar weakness,Inflation hedge
Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is benefiting from rising uncertainty linked to international trade tensions, helping it consolidate gains and stay above the symbolic threshold of $3,300 per ounce.

Recent Macroeconomic Developments
Persistent trade tensions between major economies continu…
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Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Macroview,Mid-Year View,Earnings season,Conservative estimates,Small and mid-caps,Market seasonality,Investor guidance,July 2025
Market Insights — Mid-2025Global economic growth is slowing amid persistent trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties. Yet, investor focus is shifting toward corporate earnings season, where conservative analyst estimates set the stage for potential upside surprises. Eq…
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Friday, July 11, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Artificial intelligence
In the great upheaval of artificial intelligence, where promises of efficiency meet the oversized ambitions of tech giants, a silent threat is emerging: the disappearance of our privacy.
In an increasingly connected world, where every click, every message, every movement is tracked, privacy is gra…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category JPMorgan,JPM,Banks,Strat_Bord,Diversification,Resilience,Innovation,Global,Leadership,Wealth & Asset Management
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is one of the world’s largest and most influential financial institutions, with origins dating back over 200 years. Headquartered in New York City, it operates as a global universal bank offering services in investment banking, consumer and community banking, commercial banking…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Linde,LIN,Commodity Chemicals,Strat_Bord,Industrial Gases,Hydrogen,Sustainability,Engineering Solutions, Global Infrastructure
Linde AG is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company headquartered in Germany. It supplies atmospheric gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon), process gases, and specialty gases across multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and chemicals. Linde is renowned for it…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category McDonalds,MCD,Restaurants & Bars,Strat_Bord,Franchising,Brand Loyalty,Digital Transformation,Global Scale,Operational Efficiency
McDonald’s Corporation is the world’s largest and most recognizable fast-food restaurant chain, operating in over 100 countries with more than 38,000 outlets. Founded in 1940, McDonald’s has become synonymous with quick-service dining, known for its iconic menu items such as the Big Mac, fries, and…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Medtronic,MDT,Strat_Bord,Medical Technology,Innovation,Chronic Disease Management,Global Healthcare,Minimally Invasive Surgery
Medtronic Inc. is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions. Headquartered in Ireland, it operates in over 150 countries, delivering innovative medical devices and therapies that improve patient outcomes across a broad spectrum of clinical areas, including cardiovascular, diabe…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Metlife,MET,Life Insurance,Strat_Bord,Employee Benefits,Annuities,Risk Management,Global Presence
MetLife Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs. Founded in 1868 and headquartered in New York City, MetLife operates in nearly 50 countries and serves approximately 90 million customers. The company offers a diverse range of products including life …
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Micron,MU,Strat_Bord,Semiconductors,Memory,Storage,DRAM,NAND,Data Centers
Micron Technology, Inc. — Company Introduction
Micron Technology, Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, specializing in memory and storage solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron designs and produces DRAM, NAND flash memory, and other advanced semicon…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Salesforce,CRM,Strat_Bord,CRM,Cloud Computing,SaaS,AI,Analytics,Digital Transformation
Salesforce Inc. is a global leader in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, Salesforce revolutionized enterprise software by pioneering the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Its platform provides a wide array of cloud appl…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Thermo Fisher,TMO,Life Sciences,Diagnostics,Laboratory Equipment,Bioproduction,Scientific Innovation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science, providing innovative technologies, analytical instruments, laboratory products, and services to accelerate scientific discovery and healthcare solutions. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company operates under a missio…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Neeva,Enterprise Search,Strat_Bord,AI-Powered Insights,Data Accessibility,Privacy & Security,Knowledge Management
Neeva Systems Inc. is a technology company specializing in developing enterprise-grade search and information retrieval solutions designed to enhance data accessibility and productivity for organizations. Founded by former executives from major tech firms, Neeva Systems focuses on building secure, …
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Verizon,VZ,Strat_Bord,5G Network,Wireless Communications,Fiber Optics,Digital Transformation,IIoT
Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading U.S.-based telecommunications company offering wireless and wireline communication services to consumers, businesses, and government clients. As one of the largest providers of mobile and fixed-line networks in the United States, Verizon focuses on deliverin…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Alibaba,BABA,Online Services,Strat_Bord,E-commerce,Cloud Computing,FinTech,Digital Ecosystem,AI,Big Data
Alibaba Group is a leading global technology conglomerate headquartered in China, primarily known for its dominant e-commerce platforms, including Taobao, Tmall, and AliExpress. Beyond e-commerce, Alibaba operates in cloud computing (Alibaba Cloud), digital media, entertainment, and fintech (Ant Gr…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Baidu,BIDU,Online Services,Strat_Bord,AI,Machine Learning,Search Engine,AV,Cloud Computing,e-Marketing
Baidu Inc. is a leading Chinese multinational technology company specializing in internet-related services and AI-driven products. Founded as China’s dominant search engine, Baidu has expanded its footprint into AI, autonomous driving, cloud computing, and smart devices. It is often called the “Goo…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Byd,Auto & Truck Manufacturers,Strat_Bord,EV,Battery Technology,Renewable Energy,Vertical Integration,Global Expansion
BYD Company Inc. is a leading Chinese multinational enterprise specializing in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and renewable energy solutions. Founded in 1995, BYD has evolved from a battery manufacturer to a global player in EVs, including passenger cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. The co…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category TSMC,Semiconductors,Strat_Bord,Semiconductor Foundry,Advanced Node Technology,Chip Manufacturing,Technology Leadership,Global Supply Chain
TSMC is the world’s largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, headquartered in Taiwan. Founded in 1987, TSMC manufactures integrated circuits and semiconductor devices for a broad range of customers worldwide, including major chip designers such as Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm. TSMC …
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Tencent,Online Services,Strat_Bord,Digital Ecosystem,Online Gaming,Social Media,Fintech,Payments,Cloud Computing
Tencent Holdings Ltd is a leading Chinese multinational conglomerate primarily focused on internet-related services and products, entertainment, AI, and technology. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, Tencent operates the world’s largest social media platform in China (WeChat), a dominan…
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category AIA,Insurance,Asia-Pacific Growth,Protection & Wealth Solutions,Distribution Network,Digital Transformation
AIA Group Limited is the largest publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance company headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1919, AIA has built a strong footprint across 18 markets in the Asia-Pacific region, providing life insurance, accident and health insurance, retirement planning, and wealth mana…
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