Eight lessons investors can draw from Brexit, so far, as the political drama continues (Financial Post) Commodities are crushing it in 2016: Here’s why (MarketWatch) Brexit Is a Lehman Moment for European Banks (Bloomberg) Robots versus workers (OECD Observer) Top 10 China’s most valuable brands in 2016 (China Daily) Why You Should Invest Beyond U.S. Stocks (Betterment) …
Canadian bank stocks are excellent investment option for long-term investing looking for steady dividend income and price appreciation. Among the top-five banks that dominate the market. most have good exposure to the US market. For instance, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) last week bought Chicago-based PrivateBancorp, Inc. (PVTB) to expand its footprint. Instead of investing individually …
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Interesting article on Brexit and its implications in the latest edition of Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Here is a chart showing the options available for UK: Click to enlarge The full article is worth a read.. Source: After Brexit, Here’s What’s Next for Europe, Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Volatility is normal in equity markets. The dramatic selloff that followed Brexit and the reversal in the past few days is a classic example of this phenomenon. Even in good years stocks can experience gut-wrenching declines. Ultimately the annual returns or long-term returns matters most than dramatic declines in a short-time. The following table shows …
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Why have Britain’s banks been hit so hard by Brexit? The worries over the City that have sent shares plunging (This is Money) Edmond de Rothschild: Why Brexit will only have a limited impact (FE Trustnet) Investing in Europe Amid Brexit Uncertainty (AB Blog) World trade: No revival in sight yet (ING) What’s next for the Eurozone after Brexit (Blackrock) …