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Multiple governments have suggested a cap on rental increases in order to offset rental shortages, but several economists are not in favour of the plan.

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Looking outside the major states in Australia could be the way that businesses are able to make their mark and grow.

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The market rebounded from losses following bank turmoil, but the safehaven of gold saw its prices peak above $2000/oz.

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Push back against capping rental prices; the price of gold soars to new heights; the humble spud back in the freezer aisle; small business looks outside the capitals to capitalise; credit card use goes through the roof; food inflation starts to ease; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Michael Robertson

Publisher: Nine Radio

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Credit Suisse gets a takeover by Swiss rival UBS; Queensland proposes a cap on rental increases; Australians choosing to cut down on food costs as the cost of living keeps on biting; wages rise over the last 25 years but are beaten down by inflation; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood
Executive Producer: Tom Storey
Technical Producer: Michael Robertson
Publisher: Nine Radio

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The Australian share market sank in reaction to the troubles of Credit Suisse, with financial stocks all taking a hit.

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Swiss bank UBS has agreed to take over rival Credit Suisse for $3 billion dollars, after problems in the global banking system.

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Australian wages have grown by more than 150% over the last 25 years, but have taken a big hit in real terms thanks to inflation.

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Credit Suisse spooks banks & markets around the world; Australia’s unemployment rate heads downward, but rates might keep heading upwards; the Treasurer pushes for greater productivity; Qantas wants users to use their credits; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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The Treasurer wants greater productivity to boost the prosperity for Australia, so it could be businesses that drive the push.

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Australia’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5%, diminishing hopes that the Reserve Bank might pause on interest rates.

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The Australian market lost more than 1.5% after reacting to the Credit Suisse Bank crisis.

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Credit Suisse bank will receive an emergency loan, with markets hoping to avoid a worldwide banking crisis.

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Energy prices set to skyrocket on July 1; nothing can stop us from spending on health & beauty; the Australian market recovers from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse; more questions to be asked on superannuation changes; oil prices dropping around the world; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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The government will face further questioning over changes to superannuation and who it might affect.

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Some relief after the local share market clawed back some of the losses that were felt after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Despite rising cost of living pressures, that hasn’t stopped retail spending on our health and beauty.

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Energy bills could climb by up 24% after the energy regulators reveal draft pricing plans to start on July 1

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The fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continues; politicians reassure populations about accessing money; cryptocurrency gains; consumer & business confidence numbers show a worrying picture; Australian agribusiness enjoying a few years of rain; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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Australia’s agribusiness sector has been boosted by good years of rain, with challenges with labour and population decline will still present themselves in the coming months.

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The Australian market suffered more fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley bank, with tech stocks suffering on a difficult day.

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Consumer sentiment has remained low off the back of rental space confidence being shot due to rising rates & inflationary pressures.

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The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank sends financial shockwaves around the world; the price of petrol drops 15% over the last year; record profits for Saudi national oil company; cyber security still a major concern; NSW plans for a ‘kids future fund’; grocery shopping costs soar over the last year; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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Australia is headed in the right direction on cyber security, but data leaks from social media in the spotlight, more issues could be on the way soon.

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A nervy market reacted to the news of the Silicon Valley bank collapse, with tech & bank stocks suffering the most.

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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States has sent a shockwave through the banking world, with loose regulation and rising interest rates to blame. Will those ripples appear in Australia?

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The Prime Minister visits India to bring the two countries closer, taking a raft of business leaders along with him; North American central banks look to move in different directions; first home buyers uncertain with rents & rates both rising; a rare coin on the market for $750,000; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: John Stanley

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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A gold coin dating back to 1852 is on the market for $750,000 - with rare coins emerging as a new asset class.

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In a rising rate & rent environment, first home buyers are uncertain whether or not to make the move into the property market.

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Myer has had a standout result, so are Australians ditching online retail for bricks and mortar stores again?

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The Prime Minister has touched down in India, with business leaders being a part of the delegation, hoping to tap into the growth that 1.4 billion people can offer.

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Philip Lowe hints at a pause on interest rate rises; the boss of Origin Energy predicts high prices; food inflation showing signs of easing; women are saving less & running up the credit card more than men; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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New findings show that women have fewer savings, fewer investments and higher credit card debt than men.

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There are signs that food inflation is starting to ease, which could mean an easier run for shoppers across the year.

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The share price for Invocare has shot up over the past couple of days after rumours of a takeover by private equity firm TPG.

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The banks have been slow to react to the rate hike by the Reserve Bank on Tuesday, staying wary of an angry reaction as mortgage holders feel the pain.

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The Reserve Bank makes it a imperfect 10th out of 10 rate rises, increasing the cash rate to 3.6%; Tesla lowers its prices; Meta to layoff more workers; China could be the key to boosting Australian manufacturing; Toblerone to change its iconic look; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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Judo Bank’s new Manufacturing PMI shows that an increase in activity in China could be the boost that Australian business is looking for.

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The RBA’s interest rates decision led a flat market to jumping, with the banks surging ahead after the 0.25% increase.

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The Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.6%, but its notes acknowledged the slowdown coming, so could rate rises soon be suspended?

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Mortgage holders brace for a 10th rate hike from the Reserve Bank; more Australians going into ‘mortgage prison’ as rates lift & home values drop; China signals a more conservative approach to growth; calls for the aged pension to be increased quarterly; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey 

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Publisher: Nine Radio

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The aged pension has been lifted by 3.7%, but critics say the government should be lifting by more in periods of high inflation.

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The liquidation of freight company Scott’s could mean delays for products to hit the shelves of supermarkets.

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More Australians are falling into ‘mortgage prison’ – trapped in their loans and unable to refinance – due to the impact of rising rates and declining home values.

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Building approvals drop to their lowest point in a decade; rising costs hitting craft beer prices; property staying on the market for longer as rates start to bite; Australia Post to alter mail delivery; financial challenges for those heading overseas for work; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

Technical Producer: Declan Helmore

Publisher: Nine Radio

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Heading overseas for work might be the opportunity of a lifetime, but it can also present some challenges with getting your finances in order.

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Properties are staying on the market for longer as the impact of rates rises affect both buyers and sellers.

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Supermarkets are exposed in the market during tough economic times, but does this pose a risk to investors?

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Home approvals dropped to their lowest point in a decade, with worsening economic conditions starting to catch up with the industry.

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GDP & CPI numbers show signs that the Australian economy is slowing; House prices across the country start to stabilise; NAB & Commonwealth alter their fixed-rate loans; Chinese factories increase their production; the new generation redefines wealth; more superannuation stoushes; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

Executive Producer: Tom Storey

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Publisher: Nine Radio

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A new generation is redefining what wealth means to Australians, away from the family home.

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Lower volumes of houses on the market meant more competition across February, sending property prices up across Australia.

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Increased factory production out of China was good news for Australian commodities.

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GDP slowed, and the monthly CPI indicator is down for January, but it will still be unlikely that the Reserve Bank pauses its rate hiking schedule when it meets next week.

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Labor announces changes to superannuation that will double the tax rate for those over $3 million; retail trade rebounds in January; Bunnings moves into the pet space; Australian fisheries look to a sustainable and ethical future; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.

Host: Scott Haywood

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Publisher: Nine Radio

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A new generation is redefining what wealth means to Australians, away from the family home.

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Strong retail sales could bring on further rate rises, while the financial services sector reacted to the government’s proposed superannuation changes.

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Retail sales responded from a bad drop in December to surge 1.9% in January, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing for retailers during the reporting season.

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Woodside post a huge profit following increased price of energy during 2022; APRA won’t adjust buffers on home loans; Invocare, BWX, Lynas Rare Earths and Kogan all report their earnings; sole traders could stop putting money towards their retirement; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The debate around superannuation changes will continue all the way until May, but there’s evidence sole traders could contribute even less towards their retirements.

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Reporting season continued, with the performance of Invocare, BWX, Kogan and Lynas Rare Earth all on display.

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Soaring energy prices through 2022 saw Woodside report a full-year profit of more than $5 billion.

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Qantas makes a billion dollar profit; Nine Entertainment grows its revenue as audiences increase; Commonwealth Bank won’t go to full working from home; Australian retiring at an older age as workplace knowledge reigns; and company reporting continues as we hear from Blackmores, Eagers Automotive, Medibank and Star Entertainment.

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Australians are retiring older than ever before, with expertise of workers in demand and labour shortages leaving bosses to beg for extra hours.

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Qantas posted a billion dollar profit for the first half, despite troubles with ticket prices, delayed flights and baggage problems.

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Revenue for Nine Entertainment rose during the first half, with audience growth being the key to the success.

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Travel is back on the menu, with Flight Centre rebounding from the depths of the pandemic abyss; wages growth is softer, once again putting the pressure on the Reserve Bank; the government retreats after making calls for changes on superannuation; Woolworths, Wisetech Global, Origin & Domino’s amongst the companies reporting; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.

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The government's proposed changes to the superannuation sector has already been walked back following an abrasive public response.

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A bad result for Dominos sent its share price lower, with Woolworths, Santos and Wisetech amongst the other big numbers reporting today.

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Travel has returned following a couple of years of Covid lockdown, but a rising interest rate environment could have travel budgets slashed as belts are tightened.

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BHP have lacklustre first half results, but await greater commodity demand from China; regional house demand falls after the Covid treechange era ends; Judo Bank, Coles, Stockland and others all report their results; the RBA minutes suggest further rate rises; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap. 

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Local businesses drive communities, but rising interest rates threaten their existence.

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Reporting season continues with Stockland cutting its settlements forecast because of extreme wet weather.

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Regional Australia saw property prices rise as people made a tree change during the pandemic, but that trend is starting to shift.

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BHP was affected by falling iron ore prices, hurting its first half result. But with China reopening, the Big Australian is set to bounce back with commodities in demand again.

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Jim Chalmers looks to shake up superannuation; Bendigo Bank lifts profits as pressure is put on the banks; superannuation returns lift in January; War in Ukraine lifts profits for Ampol; Facebook to start charging for verification; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.

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A jump in fuel prices drove Ampol towards a booming half-year result, with earnings & profit both significantly up.

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The increase in bank profits has been under the microscope as rising interest rates continue to hurt everyday Australians, as Bendigo Bank announces an earnings jump of 23 percent.

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Reporting season continues, while China’s reopening could send the price of iron ore skyward.

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Telstra could boost prices as inflation bites the business; Domain isn’t put off as rising rates cools residential home listings; Unemployment heads to 3.7% in a sign the economy is cooling; NAB, Whitehaven & more report their earnings; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Education in the area of money is a huge area of need in Australia, and a new book aims to teach girls that finance is fashionable.

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Rising interest rates have cooled consumer’s lust for property, but Domain Holdings is confident it’ll see the tide through.

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Results season continues with NAB, AMP & Whitehaven all under the microscope.

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Inflation will impact Telstra’s prices, but new CEO Vicki Brady has made a perfect start, with revenue, profit and the share price all rising.

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Philip Lowe gets grilled by Senate Estimates; Twiggy Forrest pushes Fortescue either further into green innovation; Cochlear look to the cloud for their next development; Fletcher Building counts the cost of a summer of bad weather; more results for Commonwealth Bank, Treasury Wines, Wesfarmers & Vicinity Centres; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap. 

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Wild weather across New Zealand & east coast Australia dampened the results of construction company Fletcher Building.

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Investment in cloud computing technology is at the forefront of Cochlear’s plans in the medical tech space.

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Reporting season continued with results for Commonwealth Bank, Wesfarmers, Vicinity Centres & Treasury Wines the highlight.

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Fortescue continued its charge into the green space, committing more of the company’s profit towards its green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries.

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Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe faced a grilling in Senate Estimates over his performance, the rapid lift in interest rates, and the profits of the banks.

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Consumer confidence plunges to record low levels; business confidence rebounds; CEO pay goes up 13%; CSL, James Hardie, Ansell, and Temple & Webster; spending changes in retail even on Valentine’s Day; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Valentine’s Day is usually filled with bouquets of flowers and expensive dinners, but with rates rising retail consumers could be altering their habits.

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CSL, James Hardie, Ansell, and Temple & Webster were amongst the big names reporting their results.

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Consumer sentiment plunged to levels not seen since recession times, with households feeling pessimistic about rate rises.

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Carsales, IAG, JB Hi-Fi, Endeavour & Lendlease some of the big names to report their half-year earnings; Nintendo boosts wages despite tech layoffs; Super Bowl a huge money maker; productivity a big fear for potential business owners; Treasure to bank commodity profits; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.

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Over three quarters of Australians have had a dream for their own business, but only just over a third follow through. Productivity & insolvency fears could be killing our small businesses.

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A big day of company results, with Endeavour, IAG, JB Hi-Fi, Lendlease and more all reporting.

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A slowdown in spending due to rate rises has not stopped Carsales.com from posting a huge profit.

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The rise of artificial intelligence provides another opportunity for investors in the tech space to make a long term bet.

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