The UK’s energy cost has risen by over 50% in the last few months. This is putting a strain on budgets, affecting around 22 million households. More people cannot pay their energy bills on time, and the rate is bound to increase. While the current situation is disturbing, the forecasts are even more alarming. Nearly … Continued
With US-listed Chinese tech stocks at bargain levels, the temptation to buy the dip should be tempered with the sizeable risks. With the likes of Alibaba, Jong Dong, and NIO, alongside dozens of other US-listed Chinese tech stocks freefalling through 2022, the recent spike is causing investors to reconsider their Chinese positions. However, there are … Continued
Roblox, Meta Platforms, and Snap are three Metaverse stocks potentially worth capitalising on as fearful investors seek safety elsewhere. First coined by author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 seminal work ‘Snow Crash,’ in which the protagonist could jump between reality and a ‘metaverse’ world of virtual avatars, the Metaverse of 2022 has the potential to … Continued
The last few months have been a tumultuous one for investors, with economic and geopolitical events affecting savings and investment. Investors all over the world have seen their portfolios suffer this year. The S&P 500 plunged more than 20%, and the FT-SE 100 index dropped by 3%. Besides, the world has experienced several changes, including … Continued
Lloyds’ share price has surged by 5% today after beating quarterly profit estimates and positively updating full-year guidance. Despite the broadly positive news, Lloyds’ (LON: LLOY) shares now stand at 45.39p, down 9% year-to-date, and roughly a third lower than pre-pandemic levels. However, a Reuters Refinitiv poll of top analysts yesterday came up with four … Continued
Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet, Netflix, and Google could all now be buying opportunities as the US earnings season begins amid investor flight to safety. First coined by ‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer back in 2013, the 5 ‘FAANG’ companies are US tech stocks that are ‘totally dominant in their markets.’ And you don’t need to be … Continued
As the world continues to reel from the energy crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war, we’ve seen a lot of uncertainty in global financial markets lately. In fact, several significant economic events have taken place that you need to know about as an investor or entrepreneur. Earlier this month, Europe’s single currency hit parity with … Continued
The S&P 500 is widely regarded as the benchmark bellwether for the wider US economy. And its future trajectory is far from certain. The S&P 500 hit an at-the-time record 3,378 points in mid-February 2020, before the pandemic-induced mini-crash saw it crater to 2,305 points in a little over a month. But encouraged by the … Continued
Already down 39% year-to-date to $733, JP Morgan is predicting another substantial fall to $385. Tesla shares began 2022 at a record $1,200, with enthusiastic investors cheered by its near one million electric vehicle deliveries through 2021. However, after extreme volatility, Tesla stock had fallen to $628 by late May, before recovering to $733 today. … Continued
The stock market is a fascinating and complex beast. The market has been choppy for the last couple of weeks. If you haven’t been keeping up on your news, you might be wondering why. With government policy uncertain and the global economy in flux, it’s more important than ever to have a diversified portfolio and … Continued
