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SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
Introduction Today we will analyze one of the most contemporary and dynamic subjects – sustainable investments. Green investing or Sustainable investing (sometimes known as ethical investing,…
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NVIDIA, AMD AND DELL ARE FLYING WHILE GS REMOVES A GIANT TECH COMPANY FROM ITS CONVICTION LIST
Nvidia (NVDA) (Purchased 0.24 units @ $471.73) was up on Friday by almost 4% but was outshined by AMD, that saw a +5% performance thanks to…
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Stocks rise Thursday, as as Wall Street AI frenzy continues
US stocks went on to close the best February result for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in nearly a decade, after investors digested a crucial inflation…
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PFIZER INC. ACQUIRES SAEGEN INC.
In December 2023, after the European Commission approved the acquisition in October 2023, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) acquired the global…
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US economy grows less than expected as Btc increases in price.
Wednesday’s report showed that the US economy grew at a 3.2% annual pace from October through December. The data came slightly lower than the 3.3% estimates.…
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INFLATION CONTINUES TO PERSIST IN THE UK, WHILE MACY’S AND CAVA RESULTS OVERCOME ANALYSTS’ EXPECTATIONS
Today, Dave Ramsden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, released an important statement about the inflation trend in the UK during the Association for Financial…
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GOOGLE’S ETHICAL AI ODYSSEY
Google recently encountered significant backlash for its AI image generation tool, prompting a rapid reassessment and temporary suspension of the service: the controversy stemmed from numerous…
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The Paradox of Tech Layoffs in a Booming Economy
Despite the robust performance of the U.S. economy and the flourishing tech sector, the year 2024 has seen a surge in workforce reductions within the technology…
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The challenge of Tod’s: The new PTO
Tod’s is attempting to re-enter the market with a second public tender offer (PTO) after the failure of the first attempt in 2022, with a price…
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FRIDAY MARKET RECAP: PALO ALTO RECOVERS, WARNER BROS SLUMPS AND BLOCK SHINES
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) (Purchased 0.2 units @ $245.03) was up by around 5% on Friday after the California based firm fell following second quarter results.…
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Nvidia’s equity rises by $277 billion on Thursday following earnings beat and carries averages to all time highs
Feb 23rd, 2024 – Nvidia’s stock rallied 15% following a massive earnings beat, where they announced that their 2024 Q1 revenues would also be higher than…
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Nvidia once again beats expectations after blockbuster quarter, as other portfolio holding has a sharp decline
One of our portfolio holdings, Nvidia (NVDA) (Purchased 0.24 units @ $471.73) announced its fourth fiscal quarter earnings that exceeded estimates. Nvidia announced earnings per share…
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GOLDMAN DISCLOSES ITS EXPECTATIONS ABOUT RATES CUTS IN THE UK, AS BARCLAYS ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT RESULTS
Feb 20th, 2024 – After the UK inflation rate in January 2024 reached 4.00 %, Goldman Sachs (GS) (+0.02% at 4:00 PM EST), in a research…
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ARM’s Skyrocketing Stock Prices: a story of recent success
ARM, a well-known semiconductor company, has experienced a substantial increase in its stock prices, attracting the attention of investors and industry observers. This article delves into…
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NINTENDO STOCK FALLS ON SWITCH 2 LAUNCH DELAY RUMORS
Feb 19th, 2024 – In a recent turn of events, shares of Nintendo took a significant hit, following reports suggesting a delay in the launch of…
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Shale Shake-Up: Big Deals Transform Wall Street’s View
Wall Street is witnessing a seismic shift as Big Shale emerges as the new powerhouse in the energy sector. The recent $26 billion merger between Diamondback…
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Fashion industry and the impact of sustainability
The fashion Industry has always represented one of the world’s biggest manufacturing branches. In 2021 it generated more than USD 2.5 trillion of global annual revenues,…
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COINBASE SHOWS STRONG EARNINGS REPORTS, WHILE ROKU AND NIKE STRUGGLE
On Friday, Coinbase stock surged 16% after posting its first profit in two years. The largest US cryptocurrency exchange has reported significantly better than expected earnings…
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Indices rise as food delivery service stock climbs following results
Stock popped on Thursday with the S&P 500 hitting 5,029.73 with a growth of 0.58% despite a disappointing retail sales report. The Dow Jones rose 0.9%…
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Markets recover from hot CPI, as markets price in 4 market cuts in FY2024
On Wednesday, markets bounced back from the sharp decline that happened on Tuesday. S&P 500 increased by 0.96% to close at 5,000.62. Nasdaq advanced 1.3% to…
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Global Outlook 2024
Throughout 2023, the global economy has demonstrated greater resilience than expected, despite significant monetary tightening and persistent global political uncertainty. While economic growth has generally exceeded…
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Nvidia just overcame Amazon’s market cap, as Walmart leaps toward new acquisition
Despite its market trend characterized by a decrease of its share price of 0.17% by 4:00 PM EST, today portfolio holding Nvidia (NVDA) (purchased 0.24 units…
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Why are there no more Cityscoot in Milan?
Scooter sharing in Milan In the city of Milan, the scooter sharing service has been active since 2015 with 100% electric vehicles. Indeed, the municipality of…
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Aramco’s renewable renaissance: Saudi Arabia’s green transition.
Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled oil giant, Aramco, announced on Monday the suspension of its capacity expansion plans, citing the ongoing green transition: Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman…
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EU Adopts Flexibility in Fiscal Rules to Drive Investment and Address Modern Challenges
The European Union (EU) has reached a preliminary agreement to relax its strict fiscal regulations, offering member states greater flexibility in managing debt while incentivizing investments…
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Markets rise following lower inflation reading
Feb 9th, 2024 – On Friday, stocks rose thanks to December’s revised inflation reading coming in lower than what was reported in the beginning, according to…
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Economic Growth in India
Since the 2014 election of Narendra Damodardas Modi as the new Prime Minister, India witnessed a significant growth, and it doesn’t plan on stopping. Today worldly…
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S&P 500 achieves 5000 point level, as Ralph Lauren shares pop following upbeat report
Feb 8th, 2024 – The S&P 500 reached the milestone of 5000 points during the day but closed at 4,997.91 with a growth of 0,06%, also…
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Walt Disney rises following cost cut announcements, whilst Arm skyrockets after earnings release
Feb 7th, 2024 – On Wednesday, the S&P500 increased by 0.82% to close at 4995,06. Dow Jones and Nasdaq also increased by 0.4% and 0.95% to…
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Snap fails to meet expectations, whilst a powerful sports alliance is born
Feb 6th, 2024 – Today, Snap Inc. (SNAP) saw its shares’ price plummeting down by around 30% at 5:00 PM EST because of the huge discrepancy…
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McDonald’s and Starbucks sales hit by Israel – Hamas conflict
Feb 5th, 2024 – In a recent turn of events, global fast-food giants McDonald’s and Starbucks have faced a notable setback in their sales directly attributed…
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Strategic Success: CVC’s 600-Million-Euro Feast with La Piadineria’s Global Expansion
Introduction CVC Capital Partners is a global investment business which manages assets of over 177 billion euros and operates in a number of different industries throughout…
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Apple stock falls following poor 2024 guidance and release of vision pro.
Feb 4th, 2024 – Let’s face it, Apple (AAPL) (Purchased 0.6 units @ $183.96) has had a less than desirable 6 months. The stock has barely…
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Tech Giants Bet Big on AI: Spending for Growth and Productivity
Feb 3rd, 2024 – In the latest round of earnings calls from major tech companies including Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple, a common theme emerged:…
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A strong Friday on Wall Street following excellent reports from big tech
Feb 2nd, 2024 – Friday indices performances: the S&P 500 closed the session with a + 1.07% performance, rising for a fourth-straight week thanks to strong…
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How a man bent two central banks in one day
Throughout the course of history, only a few men have been able to unsettle entire governments through their actions: George Soros stands as one of them.…
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Shares jump as market recovers from sell off
Feb 1st, 2024 – Today shares jumped and fell after many companies reported their quarters’ results, but in general the market reacted positively, the biggest winner…
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Market sell off begins following hawkish Fed statements
Jan 31st, 2024 – On Wednesday, Wall Street experienced its most significant decline since September after Big Tech stocks reported earnings. The S&P 500 lost 1.6%…
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What is an ETF?
An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is a passive investment fund that trades on stock exchanges that replicates a stock index, a bond index, a sector, commodities or…
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AMD is set to beat Nvidia in the AI processors race, while GAAp force Sanmina to reduce positive results
Jan 30th, 2024 – On Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), one of the main chipmakers worldwide, disclosed 2024 Q1 revenue expectations way lower than Wall Street…
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Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot fails following EU veto
Jan 29th, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has decided to abandon its planned acquisition of iRobot, a renowned vacuum-maker company, known for…
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Stock market outlook on elections, as holdings release quarterly reports
Jan 28th, 2024 – Given the USA is currently entering the presidential race, it is wise for us to look at how a possible republican victory…
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Leadership changes at JPMorgan: Who’s Next After Jamie Dimon?
Jan 27th, 2024 – JPMorgan Chase is undergoing significant leadership changes, stirring speculation about the eventual successor to current CEO, Jamie Dimon. The reshuffle involves key…
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Mixed emotions on Friday for Wall Street: Tech stocks slide and coinbase gains
Jan 26th, 2024 – On Friday, markets showed indecision, as the S&P 500 declined 0.07% to end the session at 4,890.97, ending its winning streak at…
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Decoding Economic Trends in 2024: A first look
As the global stage ushers in 2024, the economic landscape navigates through a nuanced tapestry of challenges, including inflationary pressures, geopolitical intricacies, and persistent market volatility.…
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More updates on the portfolio, as club holding further tumbles
Jan 25th, 2024 – Portfolio holding Boeing (BA) (Purchased 0.15 units @ $248.79) fell 5.71% today, as the FAA announced a pause to the production of…
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Portfolio update: IBM beats expectations as holdings continue positive run
Jan 24th, 2024 – The Dow Jones fell 26 basis points today, whilst the NASDAQ and S&P 500 instead grew 0.36% and 0.08% respectively, as Nvidia…
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J&J SETTLES TALC PRODUCTS INVESTIGATIONS, WHILE MA AND TSAI INVERT THE RECENT ALIBABA STOCK MARKET TREND
Jan 23rd, 2024 – Today, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reached an important agreement to end an investigation conducted by more than 40 states. The investigation accused the…
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TRADE STORM: TRUMP’S TARIFF TACTICS RESHAPE MARKETS AND IGNITE GLOBAL CONCERNS
Jan 22nd, 2024 – The financial markets are on edge as they grapple with the potential structural implications of Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff increase on…
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Investor sentiment, the court on Apple Watches, and the Microsoft-Vodafone partnership
Jan 21st, 2024 – A recent Morgan Stanley survey revealed that Individual investors are increasingly optimistic, with 60% expressing bullishness. The optimism is linked to expectations…