Warren Buffett, known for his successful investing track record, recently added to his stake in VeriSign, a dominant internet company with a legal monopoly. Despite Wall Street analysts’ negative sentiment towards the stock, Buffett’s confidence in the business and management led him to increase Berkshire Hathaway’s position to 14%. VeriSign’s exclusive rights to register .com and .net domains, along with its consistent price increases and strong margins, make it an attractive long-term investment option, despite recent declines in registered domains.
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U.S. birth rate hits all-time low, CDC data shows
The U.S. fertility rate fell to an all-time low of 1.599 in 2024, down from 1.621 in 2023, as women increasingly delay childbirth or choose not to have children, mirroring trends in Western Europe. Officials express concern, prompting initiatives like expanded IVF access, but experts suggest these measures may not address broader issues such as parental leave and affordable childcare. Want More Context? 🔎
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