Semiconductor stocks have been in rally mode since early July, evidenced by the 22% spike in the PHLX semiconductor sector Index. The rally in semiconductor stocks has had a positive impact on companies such as modern micro devices (AMD 3.67%) and Micron technology (MU 3.80%). While AMD stock is up nearly 36% since early July, … Read more
The armchair dealer completes his “Beginner’s Guide to Investing” today. We explain how to build an investment portfolio for beginners and the importance of diversification and maintenance. Also, we cover the importance of choosing the right broker – can they get you access to the investments you want and how much do they cost? In … Read more
Most Americans finance their retirement with a certain amount of confidence: investing will help keep up with inflation, institutions will continue to operate as before, everything will be fine in the end. It’s challenging to maintain that optimism in moments like these, when it seems everything is at stake and nothing is certain. You could … Read more
Thailand’s inflation rate has yet to peak. Due to price increases for numerous products, there is a probability of more than 7 percent. This will affect the consumer price index. The public sector remains in a vulnerable position as wages minus inflation translate into negative cost of living. As a result, the Monetary Policy Committee … Read more
Automated trading, also known as algorithmic trading, refers to trading performed by traders and investors using computer software. The algorithms create the buy and sell orders on different exchanges or stock markets when certain pre-programmed conditions are met. The software can also apply specific trading strategies that can be customized, including placing orders based on … Read more
baona/iStock via Getty Images By Oliver H. Wong, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Franklin Mutual Series Mutual Series’ Oliver Wong believes high-quality microcaps offer hidden benefits despite extreme market declines in the first half of the year. This year’s volatile stock markets have penalized microcap stocks. The group, as measured by the Russell Microcap Index, … Read more
This is an opinion editorial by Boomer, a longtime and active member of the Financial Independence/Early Retirement (FIRE) movement. Deep down we all knew this was going to happen. Bear markets suck, and they’re especially bad when it’s your first. Every bear market is different and there will always be people out there who will … Read more
focus Wealth Management – July 27th According to The Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI), VC firms invested $32 billion in PropTech companies around the world last year, similar to the annual volume before the pandemic and a 28% increase from 2020. Almost the Half of the funding went to residential technology companies. … Read more
picture 1 from 2 (Image credit: Tom’s hardware) picture 1 from 2 (Image credit: Tom’s hardware) picture 1 from 2 Mercury Research’s preliminary CPU market share results are out for the second quarter of 2022 and come at a worsening situation for the PC market as sales cool after several years of stratospheric growth. According … Read more
Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The stock market rally had a strong session after inflation fell more-than-expected last month. The uptrend is now in a “power trend”, an upward movement. X lithium giants Albemarle (ALB) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) cleared buy … Read more