Investing in individual stocks is the most common way for investors to build a portfolio. However individual stocks are inherently risky to hold for a variety of reasons. Some of the risks with holding stocks include: There is no guarantee that a would an investors would go up. It is perfectly possible for any stock …
Standard Charterd Bank plc (SCBFF) missed first quarter profit estimates. Commerzabnk plans to issue more shares to raise €1.4 billion in capital. Proifits at British supermakets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons projected to fall further (April 25, 2015). BP’s profit falls by 20%. Daimler posts record sales and profits. Bankia posts first-quarter profits. Canadian Auto parts maker Magna(MGA) continues to …
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Biotech stocks are hot again this year as investors hope for spectacular gains like last year. In 2014, biotech stocks returned more than 34%. While the NASDAQ is up by 7.5% year-to-date (YTD) the NYSE Arca Biotech Index has shot up by 19.2% YTD. The following chart shows the 10-year price return of the largest biotech ETF – iShares …
Sugar is one of the most potent “drugs” that is consumed by masses on a daily basis. High consumption of sugar followed by lack of any exercise or leading a sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity. In fact, obesity is one of the major healthcare issues in the U.S. where billions of dollars are wasted each year …
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Emerging markets are called so because they are still developing relative to the developed world. Emerging countries lack many of the things that are taken for granted every day in developed countries. This includes systems like foundations, political and legal systems, military and police forces, academic systems, healthcare systems, transportation systems, basic necessities like water and …
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