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Investing in your Kid’s Future
Welcome to our guide on investing for children, where we explore the importance of financial literacy from an early age and how investing can set your child up for a secure future. As parents, guardians, or mentors, fostering a culture of financial responsibility and understanding in children is crucial. Teaching them about investing not only…
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The Rise of Activist Investors
Introduction: In the dynamic realm of finance and corporate governance, activist investors have emerged as influential players, often sparking significant changes within companies. But who exactly are these activists, and what role do they play in shaping the business landscape? Let’s delve into the world of activist investors and uncover the key aspects that make…
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Navigating the Allure of Wealth, Trusts, and Legacy
Introduction: In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, the quest for financial security leads us to explore unique avenues. Trust funds, with their blend of flexibility and security, emerge as a potent tool in financial planning. This blog post aims to unravel the intricacies of trust funds, guiding you through their types, benefits, and the steps involved…
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The Impact of Middle East Conflicts on Equity Prices
The Middle East has long been a region of geopolitical turbulence and conflict. These conflicts have far-reaching implications, not only for the people directly involved but also for global financial markets. Equity prices, which represent ownership in companies and are a significant component of investors’ portfolios, are often affected by the instability in the Middle…
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Brazilian oil drama
Brazilian oil company Petrobras has recently been faced with a continuous stream of new CEOs. Senior Brazilian economy ministry official Caio Mario Paes de Andrade will be the next chief executive of state-run oil company Petrobras, the government said on Monday, replacing a predecessor who served less than two months in the job. The current…
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Stocks try to recover
On Friday, the S&P 500 nearly closed 20% lower from its all-time high in January signifying a bear market. However, a late-day rally pushed the index into the green. Today, the market once again went upwards. J.P. Morgan announced that it will reach a key performance target this year in a switch from earlier this…
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Possible natural gas rationing in Germany, US futures drop
As talks between Ukraine and Russia continue, Germany has released an early warning that there could be a shortage of natural gas. The Kremlin has recently warned that “unfriendly” countries would have to pay for Russian imports in roubles. G-7 countries have come out against that demand. A lack in energy payments could cause Russia…
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Weekly Outlook: Economics and Geopolitics
Happy Sunday! An action-packed week lies ahead for markets. Major economic news will be released throughout the week. Most noteworthy will be employment numbers including the ADP employment report, unemployment rate, and jobless claims. On top of this, there will also be further information on inflation. On Thursday, investors will be keeping a close eye…
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Economic News Reflection
The past couple of weeks have been filled with pivotal economic data in a very uncertain time. On one side, inflation continues to jump. With prices rising so rapidly, it is no surprise that US consumer sentiment dropped to 59.4, the lowest since 2011. The Federal Reserve has also been taking a hawkish tone in…
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The Fed Hikes Rates
For the first time since back in 2018, the Federal Reserve has increased the key benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. It is worth noting that in 2018, the S&P 500 had a year-end return of -6.24%, which was the worst return since the 2008 financial crisis. Looking at this, it appears that Wall…