Platts, a unit of S&P published its annual ranking of the top 250 global energy companies for 2016. This list an excellent resource for investors looking to research the energy industry’s top players for potential investment opportunities. US oil giant ExxonMobil(XOM) tops this year’s list. Exxon has taken the top spot for the 12th consecutive …
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Mexico is one of the largest emerging markets. Due to its close proximity to the US, the Mexico plays a critical role in the US economy and politics than other markets like Russia, India, China, etc. The Manufacturing industry is the largest industry in Mexico. Some of the other facts about the Mexican economy is shown …
Valuation is important when investing in equities. Investing in stocks when valuations are cheap not only offers some downside protection but also juices the return when markets soar. The table below shows the valuations of major equity markets today based on four metrics: Click to enlarge Source: How low rates affect stockmarket returns, Schroders The lower …
The US and Mexican economies are highly integrated with billions of dollars of goods traded between the countries. In addition, millions of US jobs depend on trade with Mexico. The graphic below shows the trade values and number of US jobs by state in relation to trade with Mexico: Click to enlarge Source: NAFTA Works (Mexico Ministry …
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The European Union may be plunged into crisis again with today’s developments in Italy. Following Brexit and the election of Trump in the US, the revolt against the establishment continues with Italians voting “no” in the referendum. The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned following the heavy defeat in the referendum. From a BBC article: Sleepless …
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