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US bank stocks hint at recession investors fear is coming

Alejandro Arrieche

US banks lag behind the broader stock market and give an indication to the harsh recession investors are betting America will face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Banks, as highly leveraged institutions exposed to every kind of business and sector, offer a more comprehensive perspective on the state of the underlying US economy…

US stock market due for correction of up to 20%, says BTIG bull

Alejandro Arrieche

Julian Emanuel (pictured), chief equity and derivatives strategist for global consulting firm BTIG, is warning investors about a potential 15% to 20% correction in US stocks as the market continues to move up while the economy goes down. “It’s probably time for the market to reassess the uncertainties to the economy”, he said during an…

Global markets hit three-month highs despite US unrest

Roger Baird

World shares hit three-month highs on Wednesday as coronavirus lockdowns eased and investors bet on governments preparing further stimulus packages despite civil unrest across the US. The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, rose to its highest since 6 March, having gained throughout the Asian session. The index is down more…

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SpaceX successful launch sees Virgin Galactic stock rockets

Alejandro Arrieche

The successful launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has lifted the shares of rival Virgin Galactic as investors dream of commercial flights into space. Stocks of the New Mexico-based Virgin Galactic (SPCE) surged by more than 7.9% during early morning trading on Monday, once again seeking to remain above their 50-day moving average line, a technical…

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg clashes with Twitter as Trump social media order looms

Alejandro Arrieche

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg (pictured) quickly dismissed Twitter’s decision to fact-check US President Donald Trump’s comments, as the debate between the White House and social media platforms heats up. The head of the world’s largest social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, weighed in on the measure during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on…

How to Buy Costco Stock for Beginners

Michael Graw

Between the inexpensive gas, the free food samples, and the treasure hunt feeling of finding your favorite product, Costco inspires a loyalty that few other grocery stores command. It’s perhaps the only grocery store that doubles as the site of a family outing on weekends. Plus, the parking lot is reliably full; a good sign…

Tencent makes $70bn bet in tech war between US and Chinese firms

Alejandro Arrieche

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings said it would invest $70bn to strengthen China’s telecoms infrastructure, upping the race between the US and China to develop cutting-edge Big Tech platforms. Tencent, led by chief executive Ma Huateng (pictured, centre), plans to invest the cash in different areas such as cloud computing, 5G networks, cybersecurity, and new…

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Alibaba records only 9% lower profit than Amazon but trails by 4x in revenue

Justinas Baltrusaitis

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) registered a slightly lower margin in operating profits compared to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), but there exists a huge difference in total revenue between the two platforms. Data gathered by Learnbonds.com indicates that for the financial year ending March 31, 2020 Alibaba’s operating profit was 9.3% lower than Amazon while…

How to Buy Intel Stock for Beginners

Michael Graw

Intel doesn’t get as much coverage as more ‘exciting’ tech stocks like Apple, Google, and Facebook. But this 52-year old corporation has been at the forefront of driving technology forward with groundbreaking computer processors and chips. Intel’s tradition of innovation continues today and there are plenty of reasons to think that the future is bright…