LONDON: ADVFN PLC (AFN:JPJ) announced Monday the acquisition of the Capital Markets Group, which includes two major investor engagement platforms: Stockhouse in Canada and HotCopper in Australia. The London-based financial information company said the deal strengthens its position in the small-cap investor space, combining one of the largest retail investor communities in both markets. As…
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Stocks soar to record highs despite trade turbulence: What’s next for markets?
“Dow Jones Surges 400 Points as Tech Stocks Rally; Nike Leads Gains” Wall Street shrugged off fresh trade tensions Friday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite surged to record highs, fueled by optimism over U.S.-China trade progress and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Markets Hit New Peaks The S&P 500…
Markets shake off U.S.-Iran escalation as oil slips, stocks rally on Fed optimism
Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 rebound as oil prices dip and investors eye July Fed rate cut Global markets on Monday appeared to shrug off rising tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. joined Israel in launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Despite fears of regional escalation, both stock and commodity…
Dow Jones edges higher as Iran tensions cool; Fed rate cut hopes linger
Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Iran Diplomacy to Dictate Dow Jones Momentum Next Week The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) inched upward Friday, gaining 0.1% as easing Middle East tensions and renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts provided cautious relief to investors. The blue-chip index narrowly avoided a weekly loss, closing the holiday-shortened week up less than…
India market reacts to RBI policy, inflation data, and bond buyback plans
India Market Watch: Government Bond Yields Dip Amid Value Buying and U.S. Trends Indian government bond yields edged lower on Thursday as investors engaged in value buying, taking cues from a decline in U.S. Treasury yields. The India market remained cautious, however, as traders awaited key developments, including a scheduled bond buyback and the release of domestic…
Markets Rally as Trump Announces Tariff Relief; Dow Soars 2,476 Points
Stocks reverse losses after president temporarily eases trade war measures U.S. stocks staged a dramatic rebound Wednesday after President Trump announced a temporary easing of trade tariffs, sparking the biggest single-day rally in months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed up 2,476 points (6.6%) to 39,683 by mid-afternoon, while the S&P 500 surged 7.8% and…
Using Technical Analysis in Index Trading: Identifying Entry and Exit Points
In the world of finance, index trading holds a significant place, offering investors exposure to broad market trends and diversification benefits. However, navigating the complexities of the market requires more than just intuition; it demands a strategic approach backed by thorough analysis. This is where technical analysis steps in, providing traders with valuable insights to…
Understanding the Investor Psyche Amidst Market Fluctuations
The investment landscape is inherently dynamic, with market fluctuations being an inevitable aspect of the financial world. A recent study conducted by ComparisonAdviser offers a profound look into the psyche of investors, particularly focusing on their reactions to significant market downturns. The study presents a hypothetical scenario where the stock market today plummets by 25%…
Hargreave Hale AIM VCT reports improved performance in Q2 2023
LONDON, UK: Hargreave Hale AIM VCT PLC, a venture capital trust that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises, released its interim management statement for the second quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, covering the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023. The company reported a net asset value (NAV) per share of 62.3…
How to Invest in Dividend Stocks in Uncertain Times
If you are looking for a way to invest in the stock market that can provide you with steady income and lower risk, you may want to consider dividend stocks. Dividend stocks are stocks that pay out a portion of their earnings to shareholders on a regular basis. In this blog post, I will explain…
How Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) different from stocks?
The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of tradable security that can be purchased or sold on a stock exchange the same way a regular stock. ETFs track various indices, sector, commodities, real estate and other assets. Equity market or stock exchange, also called securities exchange is a place where shares of pubic listed…
Industries to watch in Q1 of 2022
The stock market has been in one of its best periods since the financial crisis in 2008. With the market increasing through most of 2021 many investors would like to keep on improving their portfolios. Let’s take a look at some of the industries that you might want to watch in the first quarter of…