Image source: Getty Images Is the economy about to deteriorate? Key points Recent data reveals that many women are worried about a short-term economic downturn. While we can’t predict if a recession will hit, we can all take steps to prepare for that eventuality. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hitRead More →
Broader US market averages fell on Friday, with the S&P 500 down nearly 3% in the past week. Consumer Staples led the way lower, while the Energy sector was a beacon. Traders sought to uncover stock, bond and commodity prices as news of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine met hopesRead More →
In a time of high inflation, here’s what financial planners are personally doing with their money. Getty Images/iStockphoto The US inflation rate hit 7.9% in February, according to government data released Thursday. It remains at its highest level for 40 years. High inflation is undoubtedly a concern for investors, withRead More →
It has been two weeks since the world woke up to the terrible news of a Russian attack on Ukraine. Notwithstanding the incalculable costs in terms of human lives, as well as human capital and physical infrastructure, we have witnessed much turbulence in the financial markets. So what has happenedRead More →
It’s an exaggeration, but not much. The price of gasoline was already rising before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, and it has risen every day since then. As the single most important measure of inflation that most Americans see on a regular basis, this daily increase is a bigRead More →
Equities have had a very bad period since the beginning of this year. The S&P 500 posted its worst day of 2022 earlier this week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite entered correction and bear market territory, respectively. To add to that, worries about supply chainRead More →
MANILA, Philippines – The local financial market suffered badly yesterday, with the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Composite (PSEi) spiraling below 7,000 and the peso shedding another 14 centavos to close at 52.32 against the dollar. . Yesterday’s session saw a sea of red on the trading floor, with the mainRead More →
Negotiators considering taking companies public through Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) mergers are struggling to find investors and have struck short-term deals with alternative asset managers and private equity groups, the Financial Times reported Monday, March 7. The deals showed the difficulties faced by SPACs – publicly traded shell companiesRead More →
The fight against covid-19 is not over and a new fight is beginning in Russia and Ukraine. It is understood that these behaviors are part of history and that at present, one must have a cool head to be able to invest wisely in these products which offer support forRead More →
Yet, as the world prepares for a possible war in Ukraine, we still know relatively little about the interplay between conflict and financial markets. One thing we can say is that even during major armed conflicts, financial markets have often worked relatively well. A clear example is the Second WorldRead More →
The S&P 500 was little changed, while the Nasdaq 100 edged higher after a holiday Monday. By Vildana HajricBloomberg Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 U.S. stocks drifted on Tuesday as investors weighed the potential damage of sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway republics inRead More →
For many, the primary purpose of investing is to generate returns above those of the overall market. But in any portfolio, results will be mixed between individual stocks. At this point, some shareholders may be questioning their investment in Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW), as the past five years have seenRead More →
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AETOSWire): Seven Capitals, the largest equity brokerage in the United Arab Emirates, is transcending international borders with its plan to launch the Institute for Financial Market Studies – a first in industry in India. Understanding the gap and the requirement to spread financial literacy, the InstituteRead More →
If you’re wondering how to pick stocks, chances are you already know that. The question is not How? ‘Or’ What to choose stocks. The question is or look for stocks. Sometimes the market can be confusing. You can keep it simple by sticking to the stocks of companies you’re familiarRead More →
With shares of Affirm shedding around 45% at the end of last week and extending a three-month decline that is now nearing 70%, it’s hard to pay attention to anything other than investors’ view on the beleaguered buyer. now pay later (BNPL ) provider. And yet, away from Wall Street,Read More →
Dubai: A Discretionary Fund Manager or “DFM” is someone who exercises discretion to buy and sell investments on your behalf. This is in comparison to an advisory fund manager or “AFM”, whose services allow you to consult with the fund manager before they make changes to your investment portfolios. WhenRead More →
Big Tobacco’s bets on smoking alternatives are starting to pay off. Britain’s British American Tobacco expects its non-combustible business to turn a profit by 2025, while at Marlboro maker Philip Morris International nearly a third of revenue comes from such products. But, as PMI chief financial officer Emmanuel Babeau clarifiedRead More →
We have experienced significant market volatility over the past two years, which affects not only our current financial plans, but also our long-term investments and retirement goals. Navigating the uncertainty surrounding inflation and taxes can feel overwhelming, but it’s wise to consider preparing your financial assets for the unpredictability ofRead More →
It’s easy to match the overall market return by buying an index fund. While individual stocks can be big winners, many others fail to generate satisfactory returns. Unfortunately the SI-BONE, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIBN) stock price fell 36% year-over-year. This is disappointing considering that the market returned 4.8%. Longer-term investors are faringRead More →
The fund, which begins trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday under the stock symbol PRAYaims to enable investors to align their investment portfolios with Christian values. PRAY is designed as a core equity portfolio that uses a risk-managed investment approach that aims for long-term capital and income growth with a measureRead More →
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on links to our affiliate partners’ products. Investors had a rocky start to 2022 as markets tumbled. In January, the S&P 500Read More →
Stadtratte/iStock via Getty Images Fundamentals Wednesday, 2/3/2022, 7:00 a.m. PST. Meta, the old Facebook, is down about 25%. Amazon is down 6.4%. Facebook is down 25%. We have a massive sell-off, especially in tech stocks. The drop in tech stocks affects everything across the board, including gold and silver. GoldRead More →
Gabaix and Koijen calculated the effects of fund flows on individual prices as well as the market as a whole. They used a variety of data sources – putting together a picture using various public documents and reports containing information on holdings and flows in the stock and bond markets,Read More →
Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn’t want to find stocks that go unnoticed and are compelling buys, or that offer tempting discounts from their fair value? One way to find these companies is toRead More →
What is an interest rate? An interest rate is the cost of a loan. It is expressed as a percentage of the total loan – whether cash, property or property. It is also the amount earned on deposits in a savings account. When you borrow money, you pay back theRead More →
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is losing crucial support from the Federal Reserve. Omicron is wreaking havoc in businesses around the world. And Russia may well be preparing to invade Ukraine, creating more uncertainty and raising the prospect of even higher oil prices. No wonder investors are panickingRead More →
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) is heading for significant growth with a CAGR of 10-15% in the coming years, calculated with moderate numbers. Almost all external factors are in favor of the company with the exception of rising short-term interest rates. APO posted goodRead More →
Do-it-yourself investors should take stock of their holdings as professionals increase their bets that struggling companies have yet to fall. The number of “shorts” – bets made by hedge funds and large investors that a company’s share price will fall – has started to climb against widely held stocks inRead More →
The Asian, Russian and Latin American financial crises of the 1990s again exposed the unsavory role played by the IMF, the US Treasury Department and Wall Street. While the countries concerned were primarily responsible for their misfortunes, it is a fact that the IMF and the US Treasury forced andRead More →
Focus Growth and productivity are consistently weak following financial crises. This article examines how financial crises affect innovation. Patents are an important measure of the type of innovative activity that can lead to productivity gains. We study patent data from a large sample of countries and financial crises and examineRead More →
By Roberta Kwok The financial crisis of 2007-2008 took economists by surprise. Prior to this, the United States had not experienced a major crisis since the Great Depression. “There was this rash assumption that we wouldn’t have one,” says Gary Gorton, finance professor in the Frederick Frank Class of 1954Read More →
Financial crises play a key role in changing existing policies regarding markets and financial institutions. Orkun Saka, Nauro Campos, Paul De Grauwe, Yuemei Ji and Angelo Martelli provide further evidence of the negative impact of financial crises on the process of financial liberalisation. They also show that these interventions areRead More →
Until the eve of the crisis of 1929, the worst that America had ever known, everything was rosy. Cars and construction flourished in the 1920s, and strong jobs in both industries helped raise wages and consumption. Ford was making 9,000 of its Model T cars a day, and spending onRead More →