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Should stock trades be left for the weekend?
In the world of finance and investment, the question of whether stock trades should be left for the weekend is a hot topic for many traders and investors. In this article, we will look at various aspects of this topic and try to answer it. How exchanges function on weekends International financial markets are usually
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How to Analyze Corporate Debt Before Buying a Stock: Net Debt/EBITDA, Interest Coverage, Maturity Wall and Refinancing Risk
A practical guide to corporate debt analysis before buying a stock: total debt, net debt, Net Debt/EBITDA, interest coverage, debt maturity wall, refinancing risk, covenants, credit ratings, free cash flow and dividend safety.
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Investments in the Invesco Water Resources ETF remain relevant
Access to clean drinking water is one of the world's most pressing issues, so demand for products to address inefficient use of the resource will remain strong in the long term. Invesco Water Resources ETF shares have risen strongly recently and technically look overbought, so it's worth waiting for a correction to form long positions.
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New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Plans 24/7 Trading of Tokenized U.S. Stocks
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced a blockchain platform for trading tokenized stocks and ETFs around the clock. The project integrates the Pillar order matching system with blockchain networks for instant settlements and access beyond traditional hours (09:30–16:00 ET). Launch is targeted post-SEC approval in 2026, accelerating market digitization with NYSE capitalization exceeding
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ROIC vs WACC: How to Tell Whether a Company Creates Shareholder Value
A practical guide to ROIC and WACC: how to measure return on invested capital, cost of capital, economic profit, capital allocation quality and whether growth creates shareholder value.
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Alphabet Stock: How Google’s Parent Became a Trillion‑Dollar AI Powerhouse
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has turned its stock into one of the core pillars of the global equity market. In 2025 the shares delivered a spectacular rally driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and resilient advertising demand. Key facts about Alphabet stock today Ticker symbols: GOOGL (Class A, voting), GOOG (Class C,
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How to Choose Dividend Stocks: Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Debt, Taxes, and Common Investor Mistakes
A practical guide to choosing dividend stocks: dividend yield, payout ratio, free cash flow, debt, dividend safety, taxes, valuation, yield traps, and common investor mistakes.
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Quality of Earnings Explained: Cash Conversion, One-Off Gains and Accounting Red Flags
Learn how to assess earnings quality using cash flow, receivables, one-off gains and adjusted EBITDA, with examples and a practical 10-K review checklist.
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5 stocks that have brought investors high returns
Globaltrans, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Alphabet, Palo Alto Networks and Sovcomflot were among the top five best-performing ideas, yielding between 13.8% and 49.6% as of 13 June 2023. In fifth place were receipts of Globaltrans, one of the largest rail freight operators in Russia and the CIS, which has yielded 13.8% to investors since 17
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Qualified Dividends vs Ordinary Dividends: How U.S. Investors Are Taxed, What Form 1099-DIV Shows, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Dividends look simple from a distance. A company earns money, the board approves a payout, and shareholders receive cash in their brokerage account. For many investors, dividends feel more tangible than price appreciation because the money actually arrives. That simplicity is exactly why dividend investing attracts beginners, income investors, retirees, portfolio builders, and short-term traders