All the Big Five tech companies have reported. The picture is one of relative health, or indeed, root health in some cases. Dan Plutroski: This incredible success is becoming a bit of a challenge to future growth. But they're still growing, so what's the problem? Well, the problem is that they have accustomed both the managers and their investors to be growing at stratospheric rates.
As the tech giant approaches its 25-year anniversary, there are questions of just how much more it can possibly grow. Investors are used to stratospheric returns. Is it time to manage expectations? Nested behind the appearance of social discontent in France is an economy that is actually thriving (10:51). And, a tribute to a true man of the woods (19:02).
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