The Magnificent Seven are often in the spotlight, but not because of any major shifts in their businesses. Some could call it a proverbial flip of the narrative switch to shine the lights on the usual suspects to stir up some fresh buying activity. It’s a classic case of attention reallocation rather than fundamental change. Investors beware – just because the hype machine is revving doesn’t mean there’s substance behind the noise. In a market driven by headlines, hype, and momentum, identifying truly high-quality investment opportunities requires more than surface-level analysis. Research grounded in deep diligence, which considers financial statements,…

There are myriad ways to express displeasure with international tax policy: you can file a complaint at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), leverage a charm offensive, or, if you’re looking for a quick fix, you can slap a retaliatory tax on foreign investors, spook the market, and call it a day. The Trump administration opted for the latter—albeit briefly—with the seemingly now-defunct Section 899 provision, branded by some as the “revenge tax.” This provision, tucked into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, levied a targeted tax meant to punish countries that impose “discriminatory” taxes on American firms…