The US equity market has become highly concentrated. A handful of firms particularly in the tech sector account for most of the gains earned so far this year. I recently came across an article by Rory Kutisker-Jacobson at South Africa-based Allan Gray who noted a different perspective on the concentration in the US market. Below is …
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The science of biotechnology has come a long way since humans first started domesticating animals and found ways to preserve food. Humans have used the biological processes of micro-organisms for more than 6000 years to make foods such as bread, cheese and other diary products. Egyptians for example, mastered the art of wine making in …
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The World’s Top 100 Non-Financial MNEs from Developing and Transition Economies based on Foreign Assets in 2018* are listed in the table below: * – Data corresponds to the financial year from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. Source: World Investment Report 2020, UNCTAD A few observations: 44 out of the 100 firms listed above …
During this global pandemic it seems silly to discuss about travel and tourism. But it is important to understand the impact of this industry on the economy of many countries. While travel has plunged heavily this year in normal times tourism is a major contributor to the GDP and provided jobs to millions of people. …
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Individual investors are participating more in the Brazilian equity market according to an article by Claus Born at Franklin Templeton. He notes that low-interest rate is driving more people looking for yield to the equities. Currently the short-term interest rate, the selic, is at just 2% relative to about 14% four years ago. So it is …
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