Ever wondered why suddenly the Canadian government selected Airbus when it was actively courting greater economic ties with China following Trump’s threat of tearing apart and renegotiating NAFTA agreement? This makes an interesting read. According to five sources familiar with… Read More ›
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Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve’s top post could significantly impact the U.S. economy
This should be read in the context of Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackstone, the largest asset manager in the world, saying the warning signs of the U.S. economy are getting darker. In what is likely to be a bid… Read More ›
U.S. investors prefer growth over quality
Although the share prices of companies with high sales volumes have significantly outperformed quality stocks thanks to the loose monetary policies by the Fed, the market dynamics however is likely to reverse with the Fed deciding to gradually taper down… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority lowers entry barriers for investors as part of its strategic Vision 2030 plan
With its Vision 2030 plan, Saudi Arabia is inviting domestic and foreign investors to invest in its economy as it tries to diversify and wean itself away from an oil-based economy. As per a presentation made by senior officials at… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
Tesla’s balance sheet boosted with $1.8 billion junk bond issue
Tesla will channel the fund to ramp up the production of the Model 3 by nearly 6 times their current levels. Tesla’s Balance sheet got a boost when yield-hungry investors snapped up Tesla’s $1.8 billion junk bond, as they raced… Read More ›
A $2 billion private hedge fund is now worth pennies
As per WSJ’s report, Houston-based EnerVest Ltd stands out because only 7 private-equity funds worth more than $1 billion have ever lost money for investors. As per a report filed by the Wall Street Journal, a number of lenders, including… Read More ›
Investors and lobbyists are increasingly worried on the Trump’s Administration’s ability to push legislative agendas
This essentially sums up the mood “less drama from the White House”. With U.S. President Donald Trump increasingly getting tangled in scandals and controversies, Republican lawmakers and lobbyists are of the view that the prospects for passing sweeping tax cuts,… Read More ›
Cyber tech stocks surge in the wake of the WannaCry attack
Investors are focusing on opportunities that the attack has presented for Tech companies. Cyber security experts have found evidence that point to a North Korea link in the WannaCry “ransomware” global cyberattack that has infected 300,000 devices across 150 countries,… Read More ›
Hedge funds and non-public private funds pour in money into U.S. shale
Technological advancements in shale oil have made it possible to significantly slash sunken costs. This is primarily the reason why investors are pouring in funds in the U.S. shale sector knowing that even if it were to hit $40 a… Read More ›