Episode 473: RESOLVED: Unscheduled Outage
Software Defined Talk
Choosing the Best Long-Term Investment
The top five largest companies by market cap are Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon, with market caps ranging from $2.2 trillion to $3.3 trillion. Investors need to select one stock to hold for the next 10 years among these companies.
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This week, we discuss the 5 key trends from Bessemer’s State of the Cloud 2024 report. Plus, Matt makes a stock pick for the next 10 years!
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- The Footloose Soundtrack
Rundown
- Amazon Hits $2 Trillion Market Value as AI Frenzy Fuels Rally
- State of the Cloud 2024
- The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse
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