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Technology
31 May 2021

Netflix and video games: noble pursuit or fool’s errand?

Netflix is reportedly looking to enter the video game business! We explore both the pros and cons of this initiative; while it is unclear if it will come to fruition, there are ways for it to work, and the market is highly lucrative.

Stocks ・ Asset Allocation ・ Markets ・ USA
31 May 2021

Are US stocks really so expensive?

The S&P 500 Index keeps delivering all-time highs. Is this rise justified by the fundamentals?

Asset Allocation
30 May 2021

The week ahead: US Employment, PMIs, and mortgage applications

Read the key events to monitor for the week which starts on May 31, 2021.

Asset Allocation
29 May 2021

$6 Trillion Budget, the come back of Meme stocks, shining Gold, etc. - The Top 10 stories of the week

Stocks ・ Technology ・ IPO
28 May 2021

The reasons why the Vimeo IPO flopped

Is Vimeo the first tech growth firm to see a flopped IPO? Of course not. Are they the first to seriously challenge YouTube? Yes.

Technology
27 May 2021

Why African fintech venture capital is picking up steam

African incumbent banks are gatekeeping their market, but the high rate of unbanked people, and a ...

Stocks ・ Commodities ・ Energy
27 May 2021

A small fund beats ExxonMobil, a big step in the fight for the environment

Swords were drawn, shield collapsed: a dramatic boardroom battle happened on Wednesday at ExxonMobil. And the oil giant lost to a tiny hedge fund, which successfully placed two new ESG candidates on Exxon’s board.

Markets ・ Europe ・ The Swiss Series
26 May 2021

Swiss Stocks: record high for the SMI could just be the beginning

A newfound interest in defensive growth stocks has contributed, among other things, to a soaring Swiss Market Index (SMI). The SMI is a quality stocks trade, with potential for a softer swiss franc to juice the gains ...

Investing
26 May 2021

Moving from a Demo Account to Live Day Trading | 5 Step Guide

Making the switch from day trading on a demo account to live account is a big moment for every trader. This is an outline on how to go about it to minimise some common pitfalls.

Macro ・ Banks ・ USA
25 May 2021

An exponential curve for the Fed's balance sheet?

A massive increase of US debt issuance suggests the Federal Reserve's balance sheet could grow by 400% by 2050.

Stocks ・ IPO
25 May 2021

The middleman of the middlemen: What you need to know about the Marqeta IPO

On May 14th, Marqeta filed for an IPO that could see the fintech firm valued at $10B. But who are they to command such a high price tag?

Asset Allocation
23 May 2021

The week ahead: Biden 2022 Budget proposal, Case-Shiller Index, PCE deflator and the end of earnings season

Read the key events to monitor for the week which starts on May 24, 2021.

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