Make Triple-Digit Gains With Mergers and Acquisitions In the 1990s, the buzzword in the business world was "synergy"... This was a fancy way of saying that two or more organizations would accomplish more together by combining resources than they would on their own. Practically, this meant the formation of large corporations and conglomerates through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Synergy led firms to combine to recognize cost savings and cross-selling opportunities... regardless of whether the businesses fit well together or not. This generation brought us giants like General Electric ("GE"), Citibank, DaimlerChrysler, and ExxonMobil. If you had gotten into these names back in the day, you could've made a lot of money. Take GE, for instance. Under Jack Welch, the CEO from 1981 to 2001, GE acquired nearly 1,000 companies. This aggressive strategy paid off. From 1990 to 2000, GE's revenues more than doubled from $58 billion to nearly $130 billion. And the stock price skyrocketed in this time frame, too... In 1990, GE shares were trading in the mid-$20s. By 2000, shares had surpassed $280 – a gain of more than 1,000%. Or take ExxonMobil. When Exxon Corporation and Mobil Corporation merged in 1999, the combined entity became the second-largest publicly traded company in the world. As research database Ebsco says... After the merger, ExxonMobil showed significant growth and improvement in financial performance. By 2003, total revenues had increased by 33.5 percent over the combined revenues of Exxon and Mobil in 1999. Total assets increased by 20.6 percent in the period 1999-2003. And ExxonMobil only got stronger from there. Its revenue rose 93% from $247 billion in 2003 to $477 billion in 2008. Once again, ExxonMobil's power as a larger, combined company was reflected in its stock price. The day the merger officially took place on November 30, 1999, ExxonMobil shares were trading around $40. By mid-2008, they had soared above $94. That's an increase of more than 130%. Clearly, investing in companies that are merging with or acquiring others can be a profitable strategy. Although many M&A were blocked during President Joe Biden's term, that's no longer an issue. President Donald Trump's administration is much more business-friendly. And now, M&A are back in full swing. Just this year we've seen... - Alphabet buying cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion
- T-Mobile acquiring most of UScellular's operations for $4.4 billion
- The $8 billion merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media
Best of all, there could be one particularly huge opportunity in this new M&A renaissance... That's according to Joel Litman – a forensic accountant and the founder of our corporate affiliate Altimetry. He believes an imminent buyout announcement could trigger a one-day double in a microcap stock. This is a company with almost no analyst coverage and distorted earnings that hide its true profitability. But there are early signs of interest from a much larger acquirer. Joel will go into all the details of this opportunity in an online event on Monday, December 8. It's free to attend, but you must sign up ahead of time. Click here to learn more. Here's to our health, wealth, and a great retirement, Dr. David Eifrig and the Health & Wealth Bulletin Research Team
December 6, 2025
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Reader question of the week... Q: Dear Doc, I believe it was on Alliance Day you made a comment that men should not be taking iron supplements. I am a regular blood donor and I have been taking an iron pill daily for years so I don't fall below the hemoglobin threshold required to donate. Why do you say not to take iron? Thanks. – D.S. A: There's a fine balance between too much iron in your body and too little. Iron is a necessary mineral that carries oxygen throughout your body via red blood cells – it's the center element in the hemoglobin molecule. But most people in the U.S. get the necessary amount of iron from food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 10% of Americans 65 and older have iron-deficiency anemia. And only about 2% of men of any age have iron-deficiency anemia. However, nearly 20% of people take a supplement containing iron, according to the National Institutes of Health. Pre-menopausal women only need about 18 milligrams of iron a day – what you'd get in a bowl of iron-fortified cereal. Meanwhile, men and post-menopausal women only need about 8 milligrams a day. But some supplements contain 65 milligrams or more of iron. As we've warned before, supplements' excessive iron puts people at risk of overdosing. This could lead to joint damage, diabetes, and organ failure. To prevent iron deficiency, most folks can do what I do... Instead of using supplements, strive for a nutrient-rich diet. If you maintain a diet packed with leafy green vegetables, berries, citrus fruits, and meats, you can prevent anemia from occurring in the first place. And you can increase your body's iron absorption by getting plenty of vitamin C. Now, D.S., your case is different from the typical person. Because you donate blood so often, an iron-rich diet isn't always enough. Most blood-donation services suggest taking a supplement of 18 to 38 mg for 56 to 60 days after your donation. If you donate as often as allowed, that means taking a daily supplement throughout the year. But your supplement needs depend on how often you donate, what you eat, and your normal iron levels. Even with donating, you might not need to take iron supplements every day if you're getting enough iron in your food. So I'd recommend having your doctor check your hemoglobin levels before and after a donation. This will help you better understand your personal health picture, whether you need iron supplementation, and, if so, how much you personally should take. Finally, for folks who aren't donating blood regularly... if you're experiencing symptoms of anemia, visit your doctor. Anemia (especially in people who aren't menstruating) can be a symptom of serious illnesses like colon cancer. A doctor has several ways to test you for anemia with physical exams and simple blood tests. Keep sending your questions, comments, and suggestions our way. We read every e-mail... feedback@healthandwealthbulletin.com.
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