Microsoft has 3 secret weapons that could drive its stock 50% higher, analyst says

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The pace of change across technology and market infrastructure is accelerating, driven by the shift towards an always-on financial ecosystem that never closes for weekends or holidays. Soon, securities will be bought and sold, trade finance executed, and risk managed continuously, every day. For organizations and their treasurers, this demands more than a simple upgrade….

What does it mean to be a happy country? The World Happiness Report points the way to life satisfaction for citizens. Finland has taken the top spot in the UN World Happiness Report for the seventh straight year, and not because there is something in the icy waters of this nation of just 5.6 million…

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. Photo: Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission The review finds that digital investment across government is fragmented and that prioritisation of digital projects is weak, and provides recommendations to fix these and other issues New Zealand’s system for digital delivery across government is not working effectively, a rapid review…

Sales taxA sales tax is levied on retail sales of goods and services and, ideally, should apply to all final consumption with few exemptions. Many governments exempt goods like groceries; base broadening, such as including groceries, could keep rates lower. A sales tax should exempt business-to-business transactions which, when taxed, cause tax pyramiding.  holidays, designated periods…

Health savings accounts (HSAs) can offer powerful triple-tax benefits, long-term investment potential, and unique flexibility for covering medical costs in retirement. Watch the video below to see how an HSA might fit into a broader retirement and estate plan. *This video was published on Jul. 8, 2026.