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Tony Genua, a seasoned portfolio manager with over four decades of experience, shares his insights on the US market and highlights his bullish stance. Emphasizing the role of innovation and macroeconomic shifts in shaping market leadership, Genua highlights the importance of identifying companies with strong R&D and the ability to adapt to changing economic conditions. He also discusses the potential impact of the US election, rising earnings, and the influx of funds from money market investments. Genua provides specific examples of companies he favors, including Nvidia for its dominance in AI chipsets, Amazon for its cloud computing prowess, Eli Lilly for its obesity drug and drug pipeline, and Cheniere Energy and Marathon for their contributions to cleaner fossil fuels and air travel, respectively.

Contrary to popular belief, a new review finds that explosive or high-intensity exercises before a race do not improve endurance performance. Researchers looked at post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) exercises, which involve a short bout of high-intensity exercise before a specific task like running. While PAPE is believed to enhance muscle power performance in short endurance activities, the review found no evidence to support this claim. The study analyzed over 34 studies on running, cycling, and rowing, concluding that there is no robust evidence to recommend warm-up strategies to induce PAPE in endurance exercises.

Spencer Matthews, known for his appearances on reality television shows, is preparing for an extraordinary challenge to set a world record. He will attempt to run 30 marathons in 30 days on the unforgiving terrain of sand, covering a total distance of 1,266 kilometers. His mission is not only to break a record but also to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise, a charity that supports smaller organizations across the UK.

A new study by Apple, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the American Heart Association has revealed a surge in marathon participation around the world. Over 1,500 runners participated in a total of 2,623 marathons between November 2019 and January 2024, with October and November being the most popular months for races. The study highlights the growing interest in long-distance running and analyzes training habits, with half of the participants completing the marathon distance in 90 days or less.