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
Globalization has become a major topic of discussion and analysis for media and individuals alike in recent years. After a few decades of accepting the process of globalization as being the “new normal” many are now starting to question the concept. The recent election of President Trump is in due in part to voter’s reject …
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One of the strategies followed by some investors is the Dividend Growth strategy. This involves investing in stocks that not only pay dividends but also increase them year after year. While researching on this topic, I came some lists that other bloggers maintain. The following are the links of these dividend stock lists from the …
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