Syncona expands its portfolio with iOnctura, Yellowstone and two cancer biotechs

Syncona added two cancer companies that are on the rise to its portfolio. The biotechs now have a combined total in series A and Series B funds of over $100 million.

The London-based firm led the 80 millions euros ($85.7million) Series B financing of iOnctura. Other investors included EIC Fund, European Innovation Council’s venture arm, M Ventures and Inkef Capital. Syncona personally invested 30 million euros ($32.1m) in the company, resulting a 23% stake.

The Netherlands-based biotech has its eyes on roginolisib as it is described as the world’s first allosteric modulator for PI3Kd. The candidate has already shown long-term efficacy and safety in a phase 1b study in a rare eye tumor called uveal melanoma, the biotech stated in a release on June 20.

iOnctura will use the newly acquired cash to push roginolisib into the clinic. This will include trials of the drug for other indications, such as non-small cell pulmonary cancer and primary myelofibrosis.

In a press release, Roel Bulthuis said that “to date, no company has successfully targeted this well-known cancer path with sufficient precision.” He is also a board member at iOnctura. “By allosterically moderating PI3Kd iOnctura achieved a new degree of precision and may be the first company that develops a clinically significant medicine targeting this pathway.”

The biotech company has a second asset in the clinical stage, an autotaxin inhibitor called cambritaxestat. The drug is currently being studied in phase 1b to treat metastatic cancer of the pancreas in combination with chemotherapy.

Yellowstone is the other cancer-focused biotech company that Syncona has in its portfolio. Yellowstone is a U.K. based company that targets human leukocyte-antigen (HLA class II) expression in a variety of common cancers.

Syncona has provided series-A funds for the preclinical firm spun out of Oxford University. This will help the company build its pipeline. The biotech was founded on the work done by PareshVyas, Ph.D. a professor at the University of Oxford who developed a biobank with samples from more than 3,000 patients suffering from acute myeloid lymphoma (AML).

Yellowstone’s goal is to develop bispecific TCR-based therapeutics that target HLA class II peptides found on the surface cancer cells. The company’s lead program will initially be focused on AML. However, it also has its eye on ovarian, non-small-cell lung, colorectal, prostate, breast, renal, and melanoma cancers.

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This year, the average fund size for U.S. venture capitalists was $153.5 million. PitchBook data indicates that only a few companies are doing well in fundraising.

I’m not being facetious. Data shows that it is a tough market for many VCs who are currently raising money. PitchBook’s mid-year update of its 2024 U.S. Venture Capital Outlook, just published by PitchBook, illustrates this.

The report paints an image of a divided industry between the haves, and the have nots. If you are a large, well-established company, you have a good chance of being able to fundraise successfully at this time. If you’re a smaller, newer firm, it will be a challenge.

The average fund size is $153.5 million this year, compared to $149.4 in 2023. This is because many major firms have closed funds in the billions of dollars, from Andreessen-Horowitz to Norwest Venture Partners. (A16z’s $7.2 Billion raise accounted for 80% of all VC dollars raised during Q1.

These well-established names may not be representative of the entire sector, where smaller, younger VCs struggle to close funds. PitchBook reports that at the time it pulled the data, 181 funds were closed in 2024. This is the lowest number of funds in the last decade.

PitchBook reports that if General Catalyst closes its $6 billion fund by the end of Q2, established managers will have raised as much money in the first half of this slow fundraising period as emerging managers have over the last 18 months.

It’s not that everything is perfect, even at a reputable firm. Exits are still a sensitive subject. It’s hard to blame LPs if they’re antsy. According to PitchBook, the rate at which distributions are returned to LPs is at its lowest since 2009.

The valuations of AI are high, but ZIRP-era values are not necessarily holding. In Q1 2024, down rounds reached their highest level in 2014, accounting for 17% of VC transactions in that quarter. Then there’s the reality check: In Q1 this year, flat rounds and down rounds represented 27.4% of VC deals–a decade-high.

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VENTURE DEALS

Etched, an AI chipmaker based in San Francisco, has raised $120 million. Primary Venture Partners, Positive Sum Ventures, Hummingbird, Fontinalis Fontinalis, Lightscape Earthshot and others were also part of the round.

Fetcherr is a Tel Aviv-based generative AI engine for pricing, inventory and publishing. It has raised $90m in Series B funding. Battery Ventures led the funding round, and was joined by other investors.

Exsilio Therapeutics is a Boston-based developer of genome medicines. The company raised $82 million as Series A funding. Novartis Venture Fund, Delos Capital, OrbiMed and Insight Partners were the lead investors in this round. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital and CRISPR Therapeutics were among the other participants.

Prewave, an Austrian platform for sustainability, risk and compliance in supply chains, has raised $67 million as part of Series B funding. Hedosophia, a leading investor, was joined by Creandum and existing investors Creandum Ventech Kompas Speedinvest and Working Capital Fund.

k-ID is a Singapore-based platform that helps youths comply with online gaming regulations. It has raised $45 million as Series A funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Konvoy were also involved in the round.

TechWolf is a Ghent-based company that generates enterprise skill data. It has raised $43 million as Series B funding. Felix Capital led the round, which was also joined by SAP Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures and Workday Ventures.

Conduit, the San Francisco-based blockchain app launch platform, has raised $37 million as Series A funding. Paradigm Ventures and Huan Ventures were the lead investors in this round, with Robot Ventures and Credibly Neutral joining them. Coinbase Ventures and Bankless Ventures also participated.

Formic Technologies in Woodridge, Illinois, a manufacturer of robots, has raised $27,4 million as Series A funding. Blackhorn Ventures led this round, which was also joined by Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Translink Orchestrating Future Fund. Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs and others.

Norm Ai is a New York City based platform for regulatory AI that has raised $27 million as Series A funding. Coatue led this round, which was also joined by Bain Capital Ventures (Bain), Blackstone, New York Life Ventures (New York Life Ventures), Citi Ventures and others.

LiveEO, a Berlin-based company which uses satellite data and AI to detect climate risks for critical infrastructure, has raised EUR25 million ($26.8million) in Series B financing. NordicNinja, German DeepTech & Climate Fonds and others were involved in the round.

Deskpro, a developer of help desk applications based in Austin, Texas, has raised $25 million from Elsewhere Partners as part of its Series A funding.

Hero Bread, an innovative San Francisco-based company that produces healthy baked goods, has raised $21 million. Cleveland Avenue, DNS Capital and Composite Ventures led this round, with Greatpoint Ventures joining them.

Payabli, an Miami, Fla.,-based platform that helps developers integrate payments infrastructure in their software, has raised $20 million Series A funding. QED Investors led this round, which was joined by existing investors TTV Capital and Bling Capital.

Climate X is a platform based in London, U.K., that analyzes climate risks and their impact on the value of physical assets. GV (Google Ventures), Pale blue dot and CommerzVentures led the round, and were joined by Blue Wire Capital and PT1.

COMPREDICT raised $15 million Series B funding. The Darmstadt-based company develops virtual sensors that collect data on car mobility. Woven Capital led this round, and Shift4Good was also involved.

Travertine Technologies is a Boulder-based company that helps critical element producers reduce environmental waste and carbon emission from their processes. The company has raised $8.5 million from Holcim MAQER Ventures as well as the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment. Clean Energy Ventures and Bidra Innovation Ventures.

Daytona, an open-source development environment manager based in New York City, raised $5 million as seed funding. Upfront Ventures was the lead investor in this round, and 500 EE joined them.

PRIVATE EQUALITY

Flexpoint Ford led an investment of $165 million in Create Music Group – a music and entertainment company based in Hollywood, Calif.

St. – Engelman’s Bakery is a portfolio company owned by Shoreline Equity Partners. Armands Baking Company is a bakery based in Bradenton, Florida. The financial terms were not disclosed.

EXITS

– eHouse acquired VL OMNI a Canadian e-commerce platform based in Ontario. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Precision Pulley & Idler has acquired Continental Global Material Handling from Stellex Capital Management, a Winfield-based manufacturer of conveyer equipment. The financial terms were not disclosed.

Rivean Capital has agreed to purchase Intero Integrity Services from First Reserve, a critical infrastructure inspector based in Tricht, Netherlands. The financial terms were not disclosed.

SCI Flooring, one of Rainier Partners’ portfolio companies, has acquired Carpetbaggers Inc., an Indianapolis-based provider of floor installation services. The financial terms were not disclosed.

ToxStrategies acquired Clintrex Research Corporation in Sarasota (Florida), a clinical research company. The financial terms were not disclosed.

OTHER

– JFrog, (NASDAQ:FROG), has agreed to purchase Qwak AI. Qwak AI is a New York-based platform for managing and building AI workflows. The financial terms were not disclosed.

IPOS

TWFG, an insurance company based in The Woodlands, Texas, has filed to become public on Nasdaq. The company reported $179 million of revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2024. Bunch Family Holdings, RenaissanceRE Ventures and Bunch Family Holdings are the backers of the company.

FUNDS + FUNDS

Elsewhere Partners is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. They raised $285 million to fund their third fund, which focuses on B2B software firms.

MiddleGame Ventures is a Luxembourg-based firm that specializes in fintech. They raised EUR150m ($160.4m) for their third fund.

PEOPLE

Katelyn Johnson, a managing partner at the New York-based venture capital company Cohen Circle, has been hired. She was previously with American Family Ventures.

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Netsafe’s AI-based tools help NZ to combat scams

Netsafe announced a number of innovations aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s defenses against scammers. ReScam.org is at the heart of this initiative, a powerful artificial intelligence tool that aims to frustrate scammers and stop them from targeting new targets.

Re:Scam was first released in 2017 and since then has evolved into a more sophisticated tool. The tool uses AI to engage scammers into never-ending conversations, with multiple personalities and a growing vocabulary. This makes it difficult for scammers to realize they are interacting a bot. Users are encouraged forward suspicious emails to the me@rescam.org system, where it can take over and divert the scammers’ efforts.

Brent Carey is the CEO of Netsafe. He highlighted the impact Re:Scam had when it was developed. “When Re:Scam first developed in 2017, the cat-and-mouse game sent more than one million emails to scammers wasting their time for more than five years,” he said.

New Zealand’s economy will be hit hard by scams. The estimated cost is NZD 2 billion per year, which is 0.85% of GDP in 2023. Despite these numbers, New Zealand is still considered to be lagging behind other OECD countries in its response to scams. The government has urged banks to invest in technology upgrades to combat this problem.

Netsafe’s research and that of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance found that scams can have a significant emotional impact on victims. 53% of New Zealanders surveyed reported experiencing significant distress after a scam. Only a small percentage of scam incidents is reported to the police, in part because resources are limited. Only 15% of people who try to recover money lost in scams succeed.

Netsafe has launched new scam-busting services and tools every month this year. This follows their “State of Scams Report” published at the end of the 2023. Cybera, Dolla and Akau, which span the banking, cryptocurrency and telecommunications industries, have also established partnerships with Netsafe. This gives victims more options to try and recover their losses.

Brent Carey said that the entire ecosystem must be mobilised in order to combat scams effectively and efficiently. “Netsafe’s primary focus is on consumer protection, incident management, and victim remediation. Netsafe cannot change the banking system or bring about legislative or regulatory changes. However, our 25-year-old experience in harm prevention and our award-winning, online harms and frauds helpline are well-known and trusted ways for consumers to report scams. People trust us because we are independent, confidential and not tied to the government or the banks they bank with.

Netsafe is also expanding its international collaborations in order to incorporate best practices within New Zealand’s strategies for scam prevention. Netsafe will host a virtual meeting for the Oceania Chapter of the Global Anti Scam Alliance during Netsafety Week. Netsafe also joined the international non profit organisation, Cyber Helpline. This organisation aims to deploy cybersecurity services, tools, and programs on an international scale.

Brent Carey concluded: “We are doing our part to help New Zealanders navigate safely and confidently the digital landscape.” These new initiatives demonstrate our commitment to innovation and collaboration as well as proactive action against online fraud. Netsafe’s helpline receives around 15,000 reports of scams each year, and new scam-busting tools will be released in 2024 and 2025.

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New rule requires railroads to provide details about hazardous cargo within 24 hours of a derailment.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A new federal regulation finalized on Monday aims to make sure first responders are able to find out what hazardous chemical is on a train almost instantly after a derailment, so they can respond accordingly.

In past disasters, such as last year’s fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment at East Palestine in Ohio firefighters have risked their life trying to extinguish the fire without knowing how to respond. The local fire chief who was responsible for the response said that it took him 45 minutes before he could determine what was inside the 11 burning tanks on the train. However, some firefighters from other departments who came to help claimed they didn’t realize what they were dealing until two hours after a crash occurred in East Palestine, Ohio.

First responders must know which hazardous materials are in a train, so they can check the guidebook of the government and ensure they have the proper protective gear and firefighting equipment, said Tristan Brown.

The size of the evacuation zone will depend on what chemicals are involved and how much is aboard.

Brown said: “There are many different types and quantities of hazardous materials that are transported across the United States every day. One in ten goods are transported across the United States. Each one poses a unique risk and hazard, especially to those who are running away from a fire.” “But also for anyone who may live or work in that area.”

The rule was published one day before the National Transportation Safety Board’s Final Hearing on East Palestine derailment. They will discuss what caused the crash and make recommendations to prevent similar disasters.

Train crews carry lists of their cargo inside the cabs. But in the chaos that follows a derailment, engineers and conductors who may have moved their locomotives many miles down the track are not always immediately available.

It’s for this reason that the largest freight railroads developed AskRail, an app around a decade back. This app allows firefighters to quickly check the details of each train. Not all firefighters had the app and cell phones may not have a strong enough signal to work during a disaster.

Regulators are asking railroads to expand access to the app, including to centers that offer 911 services, so that information can reach first responders faster. Over the past year, railroads have expanded access. The Association of American Railroads estimates that 2.3 million first-responders now have access to this information as a result of efforts to expand into dispatch centres.

The six largest railroads make information about train cargo available immediately through the hazardous materials hotlines of the chemical industry in the U.S.A. and Canada, known as CHEMTREC and CANUTEC.

Norfolk Southern announced that it is also working on a new program called RapidSOS, which will allow the railroad directly send information to first responders about its trains after a derailment – instead of forcing them look up the details using AskRail. The railroad said that its work is in line with the new rule.

The new federal rule applies to hundreds of smaller railroads who are not involved in AskRail. Even railroads with only one or two employees must now have a plan in place to quickly get vital details about their cargo to local fire departments, even if it is as simple as having a fire chief’s mobile phone number on hand. Railroads must also test their plan every year.

“In a hazardous materials incident, firefighters and the first responders who arrive on scene need to be aware of what type of hazardous material is present so that they can protect themselves as well as their communities,” U.S. Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated.

More information could have helped firefighters respond.

The derailment led to a national reckoning about rail safety. Congress proposed changes, and regulators such as Buttigieg urged railroads do more to prevent the derailment.

The Federal Railroad Administration issued advisories on different aspects of rail operations. However, reforms in Congress are stalled due to Republicans wanting to wait for the NTSB final report and regulators having only limited successes.

Josh Funk, The Associated Press

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Kazakhstan Takes New Steps to Use its Transit Potential, The Times Of Central Asia

Askar Abdrakhmanov attended the International Transport Forum Day at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Headquarters on June 20.

In his presentation entitled “Connectivity in Times of Crisis”, Ambassador Abdrakhmanov focused primarily on Kazakhstan’s efforts to further develop its international freight transportation and transport infrastructure, as well as Astana’s efforts at developing transport cooperation with neighbouring countries.

Abdrakhmanov emphasized the potential of old and new routes. He highlighted the construction of a second track on the Dostyk – Moynty rail line on the Kazakhstan-China border, a container port and dredging project at Aktau, Kuryk, a new Darbaza – Maktaral railway with access to the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean and Turkmenistan via Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, as well as a new Darbaza

Special attention was given to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. He emphasized the importance the recent joint venture between Central Asian countries, the South Caucasus and the European Commission to establish a single unified operation for cargo transportation along Middle Corridor.

The Kazakh diplomat stated that the current geopolitical environment has created new logistical and economic challenges for Kazakhstan, as well as other countries in the area. The solution lies in a closer partnership with our neighbours and partners internationally.

The International Transport Forum at the OECD, which has 69 members, is an intergovernmental organisation that serves as a think-tank for transport policy. It also organizes annual summits with transport ministers. Kazakhstan has been a member of the ITF since 2017.

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Time:matters opens Courier Terminal for Express Air Freight and Courier Shipments at Shanghai Pudong Airport

• Freight handling time can be reduced by up two thirds
• Direct apron entry and physical monitoring of shipments provides the highest level of control
• Supply chain resilience is enhanced by customisable supply chain solutions

time:matters GmbH will open a Courier Terminal in Shanghai Pudong Airport to handle courier and express air freight shipments. The launch coincides the start of transport logistics China on June 25, 2020, and represents an expansion of the company’s service capacity to handle courier and express air freight shipments in Asia-Pacific. The time:matters Courier Terminal is being built in collaboration with terminal operator PACTL.

Speed and security are key when it comes to the transport of high-value, sensitive and time-critical goods. Constance Wu, Managing director of time:matters International Freight Forwarding Ltd., says that the new terminal in Shanghai will allow us to improve both imports and exports. Since then, the company has become a reliable partner for logistics solutions that are fast and reliable, even in challenging conditions like the Covid-19 pandemic.

Courier Terminal improves efficiency and control over shipments

The tmCT was designed to optimize the monitoring and handling speed of time-critical and sensitive items. Time:matters builds on its expertise from the Courier Terminals in Frankfurt and Munich, where it has been operating since 2004 and 2019 respectively. Time:matters is offering direct apron entry for the first time to the tmCT Shanghai. This allows customers to monitor shipments physically on the apron before loading or departing. This ensures maximum control of all shipments, as well as customized service, reliability and flexibility for the customer. A hub monitoring system allows for real-time monitoring, and notifies the customer in advance of any irregularities. A designated dock to receive shipments, a X-ray machine, and a dedicated counter to receive export and import documents all contribute to the improved quality of service. Time:matters relies upon fast truck access to ensure flexibility and speed in shipments, as well as optimal delivery and transportation. This option can save additional hours at the pick-up and drop-off areas depending on how the waiting areas are used. The handling time will be reduced to 120 minutes for exports, and 6 hours for imports. The terminal is open 365 days a yr, 24/7.

The importance resilient supply chains

The tmCT is a perfect complement to the global supply network at time:matters. It helps the company meet the complex logistics challenges of the modern world. Bernhard zur Strassen is the CEO of time:matters. He said that the global economy is volatile and the geopolitical environment is a constant threat to companies. This has made it more important than ever to have resilient supply chains in order to maintain operational stability. “Our high-performance transport solutions help companies all over the world to ensure this resilience, either on ad-hoc basis or as an ongoing backup solution. We focus on the solutions we can offer to our customers individually, and in the shortest time possible. The development of the Shanghai Pudong Airport contributes to the growth strategy of our company.

Time:matters provides reliable, fast, efficient and customer-centric end-to-end transportation solutions around the world. The company’s main industries of focus include automotive, industrial machinery, aviation and aerospace as well as high-tech and Semicon, medical technology, as well as cell therapy and gene therapy. The company can deliver urgent spare parts, production equipment missing, medical samples, dangerous goods, important documents, and more.

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Wall Street Favorites: Three Cybersecurity Stocks with Strong Buy Ratings in June 2024

If investors want to future-proof their portfolio, they should purchase strong buy cybersecurity stocks since cyber assaults are becoming more sophisticated and could cost

The 2024 (NASDAQ: CRWD ) Global Threat Report revealed that cloud intrusions increased by 75% and malware-free attacks also increased. These attacks use legitimate credentials and technologies, making it difficult to detect and counter.

Over 25% of attacks in 2023 were on manufacturing. Financial cyberattacks, including interactive hacking, rose 80%.

The SEC has imposed a requirement on stock market firms that they must notify significant hacking incidents within four business hours.

The National Cybersecurity Strategy of the Biden-Harris administration emphasizes the importance in the national economy of strong cybersecurity stocks by shifting cybersecurity from smaller groups and individuals to larger companies who can manage attacks.

Investors will be attracted to the $2 trillion cybersecurity industry. However, the best way to invest is by purchasing strong cybersecurity stocks with upside potential.

CyberArk Software CYBR

CyberArk Software manages restricted access by locking down accounts that have special access to services. The average target price is $297 – up 16% on its current price of $257 – and 21 out of 22 analysts recommend purchasing the stock.

CYBR is acquiring the machine identity management pioneer Venafi under a $1.54billion agreement to strengthen its platform for identity security. CyberArk’s platform will be enhanced by integrating Venafi’s technologies following the acquisition.

The credibility of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company is also demonstrated by its selection of CyberArk Identity Security Platform to migrate to the cloud.

CyberArk’s security platform is hosted in the UAE, to comply with data sovereignty regulations and to provide better protection to local clients.

CyberArk exhibited CoRA AI at IMPACT 24 to boost its reputation as a cybersecurity stock to buy. New AI-powered features enhance identity security and risk identification in many settings. Analysts expect big things for CYBR in the future, given the advances in the UAE and the new AI services. The EPS is projected to rise 13% and 77% in fiscal 2024.

Zscaler (ZS)

After a 16% decline this year, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS), is a great bargain. With an average price of $230 and a 29% increase, it’s a great deal.

As the stock price dropped, investors began to think that Zscaler’s markets were saturated and that growth was halting. fiscal third-quarter sales increased 32%, to $553.2 millions. Net income grew 141%. This exceeded Wall Street’s expectations by double-digits. Calculated billings increased 30%, and GAAP net profit rose from $46 to $19.1 millions. Non-GAAP revenue grew by $139.8 millions.

Through their strategic partnership, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL), Google and Zscaler are also working to improve zero-trust security. Google Workspace-Chrome corporate integration improves threat identification, access control, VPN elimination, and corporate user safety.

Zscaler has upgraded its AI-driven data protection platform to. These technologies protect 400 billion data exchanges per day. Enterprise data security, threat detection and response will improve.

These services build on the four cybersecurity services that Zscaler recently launched. These services are designed to improve the Zero Trust Exchange platform. They include Zscaler Risk360 and Zero Trust Branch Connectivity.

Zscaler has also acquired Avalor Technologies, Airgap Networks and Zero Trust SASE to pioneer AI and zero trust SASE. These acquisitions enhance ZS’s appeal among cybersecurity stocks that are good buys. They also improve protection services.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

Palo Alto Networks is coming off another stellar quarter when it comes to its earnings. posted solid third-quarter financial performance and beat consensus projections of $1.2 with $1.32 per share. PANW’s revenue was $1.99 billion – above the projections of $1.97billion. This is the 12th consecutive quarter that PANW has exceeded Street estimates.

Palo Alto Networks uses AI and machine learning to identify and respond threats in its cybersecurity products. This will help PANW maintain its winning streak in the bottom line. This connection will provide proactive and automated security measures, relieving the IT staff and boosting safety.

PANW has launched a program that helps customers migrate from their old security solutions to Cortex for desktop security. This move is intended to provide more advanced safety measures that are unified to address the changing risks of the online world.

Palo Alto Networks has launched a private protection solution along with other firms. This solution provides comprehensive security for private 5G operators.

Palo Alto Networks, in line with its expansionary efforts and as part of its commitment to provide regional markets with access to its platform, is also investing in Qatari Cloud Infrastructure.

Faizan Farooque had no positions (directly or indirectly) in the securities mentioned in the article at the time of publication. The opinions expressed in the article are those of its author, subject to InvestorPlace.com’s Publishing Guidelines.

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