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Welcome to Vested Shorts, The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | U.S. markets ended mixed as earnings season began. The Russell 2000 rose 2.0% on the week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq declined 0.3%. Bank earnings drove mixed reactions, while TSMC’s strong results lifted AI-linked stocks. …
When the company that makes 90% of the world’s most advanced chips posts a $16 billion quarter and immediately announces plans to spend $56 billion more, you know something extraordinary is happening in tech. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company just delivered numbers that shattered expectations. Profits jumped 35% to record levels. The company crossed $100 billion …
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Here’s what caught our eye this week: Apple, the company that prides itself on building everything in-house, just handed over the keys to Siri’s brain to its longtime frenemy, Google. Yes, you read that right. The most valuable company in the world just admitted it needs help with AI. Let’s break this down. The Deal …
ROI is the commonly used measure to judge whether an investment is worth the money put into it. From stocks and real estate to marketing campaigns and new machinery, ROI helps investors and businesses compare outcomes in simple percentage terms. However, while ROI is easy to calculate and understand, it is often misunderstood and sometimes …
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When it comes to investing in the financial markets, the primary goal set by the majority of investors is wealth creation! However, it is easier said than done. To achieve the wealth creation objective, one needs to ensure that they are invested in the right kind of stocks that are aligned with their investment strategy …
The first ever ESOP was issued in San Francisco in 1956 to enable employees to own a company after the founders passed away. Ever since then, ESOPs have become an increasingly popular way to allow employees to monetarily benefit from the value that their company creates, especially in the tech world. Along with Employee Stock …
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When you check the financial news, you often see updates about the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500. These aren’t random numbers; they’re key indicators that show how well the US stock market is doing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average looks at 30 big companies in the US to see how they’re doing. It’s like …
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The stock market is ever-changing, reflecting the collective actions and sentiments of its participants. Among the many metrics and indicators used by investors to interpret market conditions, the 52-week high and low stand out for their simplicity. These benchmarks serve as key indicators for assessing the performance, volatility, and potential future movement of stocks. Understanding …
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Data shows that index ETFs are among the most popular ETFs on the Vested platform. Before we dig deeper into index ETFs, we will understand what ETFs are. ETF stands for exchange-traded fund. Like a mutual fund, an ETF is a collection of many stocks/ bonds traded under one fund. However, unlike mutual funds, ETFs …
The primary fear for investors when engaging in the stock market is the fear of losing money. This risk of losing money in the market is associated with price fluctuations that might be too hard to comprehend at first. It is due to this lack of knowledge that investors often tag the market as a …
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Introduction The primary objective of any investor is to generate strong returns and grow their wealth. However, achieving this goal can be challenging. This is particularly true when investment options within an investor’s home country are limited. The US is one of the most sought-after destinations for global investors due to an extensive list of …
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Welcome to Vested Shorts, The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | U.S. markets ended mixed as earnings season began. The Russell 2000 rose 2.0% on the week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq declined 0.3%. Bank earnings drove mixed reactions, while TSMC’s strong results lifted AI-linked stocks. …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | U.S. equities started the year higher, led by small caps. The Russell 2000 rose 5.7%, while the S&P 500 gained over 1% and the Nasdaq added 1.1%. December payrolls came in soft at 50,000, pointing to cooling labor conditions. …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | U.S. equities slipped in the holiday shortened week, with light volumes and tech lagging the most. Energy was one of the few bright spots as oil prices firmed early in the week, while Fed minutes reinforced that policymakers are …
The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | U.S. markets advanced in a holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Dow hitting record highs. Sentiment was supported by strong GDP growth of 4.3% and AI optimism, though consumer confidence weakened. Small caps lagged, while gold and silver extended their rally. Europe …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, Every week, lakhs of investors begin their weekend with Vested Shorts. In a world where markets are deeply connected, what happens in New York, London, or Tokyo often shapes what happens in Mumbai. Vested Shorts helps you make sense of these links and understand how global trends, companies, and markets influence …
Key takeaways Best-in-class, customizable, high-end luxury car maker with average profit margins at 20.3% versus 9% for the luxury car market Developing electric vehicles (EVs), with its first EV expected to be launched in 2025. Committed to sustainability and working to reduce environmental impact by using more sustainable materials in its cars and developing renewable …
Key takeaways The world is witnessing a massive transition. The century-old reliance on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is yielding to a cleaner, more sustainable future dominated by electric vehicles (EVs). These EVs, producing zero emissions, have emerged as an effective countermeasure against the pressing issue of climate change. This shift is greatly facilitated by …
Key takeaways Luxury of success In 2022, during uncertain times, the luxury goods market grew. It also looks like it will keep growing in the next years up to 2030, even if the economy has some ups and downs. As per a report published by Bain in 2023, the luxury goods market is segmented into nine …
Key takeaways The hospitality and travel industry The hospitality and travel industry has experienced significant growth over the last decade. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the industry’s global economic impact grew at an average annual rate of 5.5% between 2013 and 2019. In 2019, the industry contributed 10.3% of global GDP …
How do you pick stocks? Do you have to listen to a broker, or can you do it on your own? While some feel nervous about selecting the wrong stocks, knowing the right intel can calm your nerves and help you feel empowered to choose the right investment opportunities. Here are three tips on how …
What is thematic investing? Thematic investing is an approach wherein investors invest in long-term trends rather than specific companies or sectors. Thematic investing is based on an understanding of the impact of long-term social, economic, technological, and political trends and investment opportunities that may arise out of them. The idea is to outperform traditional indices …
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If compound interest is an investor’s best friend, inflation is her worst enemy. Currently, inflation rates are rising around the world. In this blog, we will take a look at ways in which you can use ETFs in the US markets to hedge against inflation. US consumer inflation reached its highest level in more than …
If you invest in the US markets, you would have heard about the 10-year treasury yield at some point. The treasury yield is nothing but the annual interest rate the US Government pays on its debt obligations (treasury bonds). What are treasury bonds? Governments, like companies, need to raise funds for different purposes; be it …
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