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First up, we're sailing into choppy waters with inflation worries making a comeback, thanks to some drama in the Red Sea. Then, we're zooming in on DocuSign, which is practically doing a happy dance with a 12% stock jump, all thanks to whispers of a buyout. Talk about signing off on a high note!

Now, hold onto your hats, because we've got a bold prediction from Wall Street. AI whiz-kids, dubbed the "Magnificent Seven", are on a mission to leapfrog over Apple and join the ultra-exclusive $3 trillion club.

And last but not least, we're wrapping up with a roundup of 2023's crème de la crème in investment writing. It's like the Oscars, but for finance geeks. Get ready to add some must-reads to your list!

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Inflation worries return after Red Sea shipping attacks (5 minute read)
The tranquility of the financial markets' New Year narrative just hit choppy waters, thanks to recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. This isn't just about ships and cargo; it's stirring up a storm of worry over a fresh bout of inflation, especially in Europe.

Just when everyone was cozying up to the idea, fuelled by the Federal Reserve's recent dovish stance, that inflation would chill out and pave the way for interest rate cuts in 2024, these maritime mishaps could throw a wrench in the works.

Investing

My Favorite Investment Writing of 2023 (7 minute read)
As 2023 waves goodbye, it's time for Nick Maggiulli's yearly ritual – diving into his favorite investment reads! He's been at it since 2017, and boy, does he keep the tradition alive. Picture this: 2023, unlike its gloomy predecessor, turned out to be the comeback kid. U.S. stocks soared, soaring over 20%, and those recession blues and inflation worries? Poof! Gone. It's like finding a twenty in your old jeans – a rare, delightful surprise. For all you clever investors out there, Nick's list is a treasure trove you don’t want to miss.

DocuSign Shares Sign Off on 12% Gain as Buyout Talks Trigger Buying Spree (2 minute read)
E-signature giant DocuSign (DOCU) is now sitting pretty with a dazzling $13 billion price tag! The buzz is all about some hush-hush talks of a takeover, with private equity firms lining up as potential suitors. After the Wall Street Journal let the cat out of the bag about a possible sale, DocuSign's stock, DOCU, leaped a whopping 12%, nearly touching that $13 billion mark. The DocuSign team, it seems, is busy chatting with advisors about how best to woo those deep-pocketed private equity players and tech bigwigs.

3 "Magnificent Seven" Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Leapfrog Apple to Join the $3 Trillion Club, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst (5 minute read)
AI's wave is cresting, and it's set to buoy some boats higher than others. Apple (AAPL), the long-reigning king of market cap, might need to watch its throne. The big cloud players, with their vast reach, are perfectly poised to cash in on AI services. And when it comes to betting on who'll grab the AI crown, placing your chips on the "Big Three" could be a smart, diversified move. It's like a high-tech Game of Thrones!

Money

This Is How the Top 1% Invest Their Wealth (5 minute read)
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