It goes without saying that U.S. elections have the potential to seriously shake up certain markets and have eyes on them for many reasons other than mere politics. As we look forward to this pivotal 2024 election, it is true that stock market performance is certainly impacted. That said, its impact on the S&P 500 is largely limited to the short term while the medium- and long-term performance of the stock market are predominantly driven by economic growth and inflation.
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Oct 31, 2024
It goes without saying that U.S. elections have the potential to seriously shake up certain markets and have eyes on them for many reasons other than mere politics. As we look forward to this pivotal 2024 election, it is true that stock market performance is certainly impacted. That said, its impact on the S&P 500 is largely limited to the short term while the medium- and long-term performance of the stock market are predominantly driven by economic growth and inflation.
Jun 22, 2023
Out of all precious metals, gold is the most popular investment choice. Think of it for a moment: gold doesn't corrode, rust or break down. It's pleasing to the eye and can be easily melted and shaped into coins, luxurious jewellery and bars. It's the 'golden' asset.
May 19, 2023
After a pretty explosive year, Disney stocks are showing some of the best performance in recent decades. Coming back more than 140% from its March 2020 coronavirus crash lows, the entertainment giant gives hope to existing shareholders and wavering investors. But does Disney have a strong position in 2022 and going forward?
May 19, 2023
The number of investors has significantly increased in the last couple of years. Many of them, including experienced investors, have become interested to invest in the aerospace market, especially Airbus stock. But what exactly is this stock?
May 19, 2023
Nvidia Corporation is a multinational technology company founded in 1993 and based in Santa Clara, California. Its primary niche is processing units for the gaming and professional design markets, as well as chip units for the mobile computing and automotive markets.
May 19, 2023
Amazon is a widely known company that specialises in e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing technology, and streaming. It is considered a giant on the market – Amazon is one of the Big Five companies, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. No wonder traders are interested in its stock price as the company appears stable and looks to have great potential in the future.
Apr 13, 2023
Not many publicly-traded companies manage to achieve the delicate balance between being a significant option for market participants and a favourite among the public.
Oct 11, 2022
A gearing ratio is a financial measure that takes into account the proportion of a company's liabilities (creditors' funds) versus the total equity (shareholders' funds), thus representing the entity's financial risk level. It is a powerful tool that investors can use together with fundamental analysis to gauge the overall performance and financial stability of a company they want to invest in.
Jul 06, 2022
Crude oil prices are affected by perceived shortages, excess supply and weather conditions, among other things. In addition, the price of oil is often considered one of the main benchmarks of the global economy's health, with a strong correlation between economic growth and demand for oil.
May 23, 2022
Regardless of which side you fall on in the great Apple vs Android debate, the impact Apple has had on the world of technology cannot be denied. Nor can its high performance on the stock market.