Ten Stocks To Profit From Emerging Market Consumer Sector Growth

The consumer sector is growing strongly in many emerging countries. The explosive growth in the middle class coupled with rising income levels is fueling the sales of consumer goods. Countries such as Indonesia, India, Turkey, China, Brazil and even Russia are undergoing a major shift in the economy where the consumer is taking the center …

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Under-Performing Brazilian Stocks Look Attractive Now

Brazilian stocks have been laggards so far this year. Compared the S&P 500’s rise of 14.0% as of May 7th the Bovespa is down 7.7%.  Investors’ attraction towards Brazil has waned in the past few years due mainly due to political reasons. As an emerging market with plenty of growth potential Brazilian stocks look attractive …

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Are Australian Banks In Bubble Territory?

Australian bank stocks are indeed in bubble territory according to an analyst and an investment industry executive. An article in the Australian Financial Review last week quoted Emilio Gonzalez, chief executive of BT Investment Management as saying that Australian banks may face corrections due to soaring asset prices. Here is an UBS analyst’s take on Aussie …

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