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Meta just posted revenues of $51.2 billion. The company beat analyst expectations. Its business is growing at 26% year-on-year. You’d think Wall Street would be celebrating, right? Wrong. Meta’s stock crashed over 8% in after-hours trading, wiping out a staggering $160 billion in market value. That’s roughly the entire GDP of Hungary vanishing in a …
It was 1997, and few could have imagined that a humble DVD-by-mail service, with just 925 titles and 30 employees, would one day transform into a global streaming powerhouse. Today, Netflix entertains audiences in over 190 countries, offering subtitles and dubbing in more than 50 languages. Netflix, previously known as Kibble, started streaming services in …
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Welcome to Vested Shorts, The World in a Week: How Major Markets Moved United States | Stocks gained as trade jitters eased. The S&P 500 rose 1.9% and the Nasdaq 2.3%, led by tech and energy. Inflation came in at 3.0%, slightly below forecasts, while business activity picked up with PMIs (purchasing managers index) at …
It was 1994 when a Wall Street executive left his decent-paying job to experiment in the internet industry. That guy rented a small garage in Bellevue, Washington, and named his small firm Cadabra. What started as an online platform for selling books has turned into one of the top 10 most valued companies on Wall …
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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 …
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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 | Stocks rose despite a government shutdown, as weak ADP jobs data boosted bets on October rate cuts. Tech and small caps outperformed. Oil fell 7% on OPEC+ output plans, while gold and copper rallied. Europe | The STOXX …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, Markets Weekly: Fed Caution Weighs, Europe Flat, Asia Mixed Global stocks delivered a mixed week as cautious signals from the Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment. In the US, the Nasdaq slipped 0.54%, the Russell 2000 posted its first loss since early August, and the S&P 500 edged lower, while the Dow …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, Wall Street Ends Week Higher as Fed Cuts Rates US stocks posted solid weekly gains after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut since December. The Dow rose about 1% for the week to close near 46,315.27, the S&P 500 gained roughly 1% to 6,664.36, and the Nasdaq …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, Markets Close Week Mixed After Weak Jobs Report U.S. stocks ended the week on a cautious note after a disappointing August jobs report raised fresh concerns about the strength of the economy, even as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut later this month solidified. For the week, the …
Welcome to Vested Shorts, Markets End August Higher Despite Inflation Concerns U.S. stocks finished August with solid gains, extending a four-month winning streak even as investors turned cautious at week’s end. The S&P 500 rose nearly 1.5% in August, the Dow gained close to 2.5%, and the Nasdaq added roughly 1.6%. The momentum …
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 …
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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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