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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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How do you outrun inflation? Here are some simple tips
In simple terms, inflation is when the prices of goods and services rise and the purchasing power of money falls. For example, in the video above, you can see how dollar inflation is happening with the example of a double cheeseburger from Mac ? In the last 14 years, the price of a burger at
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Not just default. The US faces problems with any decision on the national debt
There are only a few days before a possible US default - it could happen on 1 June if the country's authorities do not reach an agreement on the debt ceiling. The White House is negotiating with Republican congressmen who, to approve an increase in the ceiling from the current $31.4 trillion, require a reduction
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A symposium in Jackson Hole will attract investor attention
The past week ended with a pronounced correction on most of the leading stock markets. Records in the minutes of the last FOMC meeting of the Federal Reserve indicated confusion among the committee members, who still see high inflation risks and the likelihood of further rate hikes. The past week ended with a pronounced correction
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Argentina ready for unconventional methods of economic rescue
The presidential campaign is in full swing in Argentina. The country beckons relocates from Russia with the possibility of obtaining citizenship fairly quickly. Many of them will probably be happy that Argentina is discussing the possibility of replacing the national currency with the US dollar to stabilise the economy and combat high inflation. The candidate
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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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Alibaba's revenue growth rate remains low
Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba today reported fiscal Q4 2023 (3 months ending March 2023). The company's revenue increased by 2.0% YoY to RMB208.2 billion and adjusted EBITDA increased by 37.4% to RMB59.2 billion. Adjusted net income per share rose 35.4% YoY to RMB1.3. Free cash flow, which amounted to ¥32.3 billion compared with a negative
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Corporate Bonds: 5–8% Yields from Blue-Chip Companies — The Income Step-Up from Treasuries
Corporate bonds offer investors premium yields over government securities with investment-grade protection. These company-issued debt instruments deliver reliable income streams for portfolios seeking higher returns without excessive equity risk. What Are Corporate Bonds? Corporate bonds represent loans to businesses issued to fund operations, acquisitions, expansions, and refinancing. Investors receive periodic interest payments (coupons) and principal
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Geopolitical escalation has dampened investor sentiment
On Tuesday, 19 November, the Russian stock market accelerated its decline amid another round of escalation in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.The MosBirch index fell by 3.32% to 2,630.51 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS collapsed by 3.41% to 828.38 points. The Bank of Russia's official dollar exchange rate for 20 November was 100.0348 rubles (+0.09%), while the