One of the critical factors that determines success with equity investing is the ability to stay invested not only during bull markets but also during bear markets. As the saying goes time in the market is important than timing the market This is because bear markets are followed by bull markets and vice versa, More …
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The World’s 20 Leading Tire Manufacturers based on Revenue from tires are shown in the chart below. The world’s top tire maker is Bridgestone (BRDCY) of Japan. The next top four firms are Michelin(MGDDY) of France, US-based Goodyear(GT) , Germany’s Continental (CTTAY) and Sumitomo of Japan. Click to enlarge Source: Tyre Press Download: The World’s …
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Below is a simple but effective public service infographic from Japan on how to prevent the spreading of Covid-19. The three Cs to remember are: Crowded Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-contact settings. Click to enlarge Source: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan
China is one of the major economies in the world with a GDP of over $14.0 Trillion in 2019. Many of the developed countries depend on China for manufacturing goods cheaply and for selling high-value goods including luxury products. For instance, European luxury goods purveyors like LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA(LVMUY), Kering (PPRUY), Compagnie Financière Richemont (CFRUY), etc. …
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The world leaders in Industrial gases specifically hydrogen are Linde(LIN), Air Liquide(AIQUY) and Air Products and Chemicals(APD). In addition to hydrogen and other gases, they also produce oxygen which is in high demand during this pandemic. For instance, Linde is major supplier of oxygen in many emerging countries. With millions of Coronavirus patients requiring oxygen the …
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