European equities are attractive now relative to Asia-Pacific excluding Japan and US equities based on cyclically-adjusted P/E ratio. As the chart below shows the ratio is at 2009 levels for European stocks. Click to enlarge Source: EuroView: Rotation, earnings recovery and a view from the US, Schroder’s According to the above report by Schroder’s, in the past stocks …
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Railroad stocks are performing very well in the past few months. North American railroads were in doldrums last year for many months as it seemed like all the industries they are involved with were struggling. However those days were some of the best time to pick up the railroad stocks. As the 1-year chart below …
The Union Membership Rate of employees vary widely across countries in Europe and the USA. In Europe, the Scandinavian countries of Finland, Sweden and Norway have the highest union membership rates. The US has one of the lowest union membership rate when compared to most European countries. The chart below shows the union membership rate …
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Dividends are important component of total return especially over the long-term. Even in years when price appreciation is average or low or even where there is a decline in stock prices, dividends can boost the overall returns. So investors must consider well-paying dividend stocks for a higher total return. Five foreign stocks that have dividend …
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Unicorns are start-up companies valued at more than $1 billion. These private firms are waiting in the wings to have their IPOs. According to a report by CB Insights and quoted by FT Alphaville, currently there are 183 unicorns globally as shown in the infographic below: Click to enlarge Source: CB Insights via FT Alphaville