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Mastering Negotiation: How to Secure Deals with the Harvard Negotiation Method

Negotiation is essential in both personal and professional life, affecting everything from business deals to family matters, salaries, and purchasing decisions. Regardless of the situation, the way you approach negotiation can have a significant impact on the outcome. Whether you're negotiating with a colleague, supplier, or even in a personal relationship, one of the most effective frameworks to navigate these discussions is the Harvard Negotiation Method  or Principled Negotiation . Developed by Roger Fisher , William Ury , and Bruce Patton at the Harvard Negotiation Project, the method is designed to help negotiators reach fair and mutually beneficial agreements without resorting to tactics like manipulation, pressure, or positional bargaining. The approach is grounded in four key principles: Separate the People from the Problem Focus on Interests, Not Positions Generate Options for Mutual Gain Use Objective Criteria In this article, we'll break down these core principles, ...

ASML Stock Dives 16% After Early Earnings Report and Revised 2025 Forecast


ASML shares fall as the company cuts its 2025 outlook

ASML (NASDAQ: ASML’s (ASML) stocks plunged more than 16% today as the company’s net revenues in Q4 plunged 16% y/y and net profit dropped 66% y/y. ASML’s Q3 2024 numbers were good: €3,052 million in revenue, 11.2percent year on year growth, and EPS of €5.28, both of which are above market expectations. CEO Christophe Fouquet said he’s seen less-than-expected growth in other segments except AI and suggested that key clients such as Intel and Samsung were being cautious.

The year 2025 revenue of the company ranges from €30 billion to €35 billion, it’s below the analyst’s expectation of €36.3 billion which explains the headwinds that continue to plague the semiconductor segment. Although there may be small declines in the short term, in the long run, this may be an attractive opportunity for investors to pick up shares of ASML because it is an industry leader.

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