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On Thursday, 16 July, TSMC reported the best quarter in its history. Revenue of $40.2 billion, up 33.7% from a year earlier. Net profit up 77.4%, the highest quarterly profit in the company’s history and, reportedly, its tenth straight quarter of earnings growth. A gross margin of 67.7%, above the top of the company’s own […]
Netflix has spent the last year training investors to expect volatility around earnings day. This quarter was no exception. The stock dropped sharply after its Q2 report, brushing a fresh 52 week low, even though the actual numbers were mostly fine. That gap between “the numbers were fine” and “the stock got hammered” is really […]
Welcome back to a new edition. Jack Welch, who ran General Electric for two decades, had a rule: “Change before you have to.” This week showed what happens when you don’t. IBM lost a quarter of its value in a single day, its worst since 1968. Why? Blame AI. JPMorgan made $21.2 billion in three […]
For two years, Apple and OpenAI have been the tech world’s most awkward couple. Partners, technically. Apple lets ChatGPT plug into Siri. But underneath the partnership, both companies have been quietly chasing the same prize: whatever gadget replaces the smartphone. Apple hasn’t had a genuinely new hardware hit since AirPods and the Watch. OpenAI wants […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome back to a new edition. Jack Welch, who ran General Electric for two decades, had a rule: “Change before you have to.” This week showed what happens when you don’t. IBM lost a quarter of its value in a single day, its worst since 1968. Why? Blame AI. JPMorgan made $21.2 billion in three […]
Welcome back to a new edition. Marc Andreessen, the tech investor who helped build Mosaic, one of the first popular web browsers, once said: “The spread of computers and the internet will put jobs in two categories: people who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do.” This […]
Welcome back to a new edition. In August 1979, BusinessWeek published the most mocked headline in its history: “The Death of Equities.” What followed was the greatest bull market of the 20th century. On Tuesday, South Korea‘s chip market fell 10% in one session. The AI trade was declared crowded, overvalued, and to some extent, […]
Welcome back to a new edition. This was the rare week that gave economists, investors, techies, and gamers something to argue about at the same dinner table. Twelve years & two delays later, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI finally got a pre-order date: June 25. Take-Two, the company behind it jumped 3.4% on the news. […]
Welcome back to a new edition of Vested Shorts. Lenin once put it simply: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” SpaceX pulled off the biggest IPO in stock market history, during a selloff. Oracle had a flawless quarter on every metric and fell 10% for it. Apple hit […]
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 […]
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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