Polarizing activist firm Hindenburg Research, known for its sensational reports on corporate fraud and other malfeasance by companies including Nikola Corp. NASDAQ: NKLA and the Indian Adani Group – an article published on January 2, 2025 about its latest target: Carvana Co. New York Stock Exchange: CVNA. Karvana today $177.16 -22.40 (-11.22%) As of 5:45 … Read more
After years of lackluster performance, financial stocks will be one of the best-performing sectors in 2024. A key reason for this is the Federal Reserve’s desire to lower interest rates. In addition to lowering borrowing costs, lower rates have increased the value of some banks’ investment portfolios. And they could have an even better year … Read more
In business analysis, searching for key competitive advantages helps identify firms that can maintain their market position over time. Competitive advantage can come from many sources. This includes things like network effects, where the value of a service to users increases as the number of users increases. Social media apps are a great example of … Read more
Being the first financial institution in Azerbaijan is not enough to stand out in a crowded market. Kapital Bank has also become more flexible in responding to the wishes and needs of clients. “It’s about being the first choice for our customers,” said Farid Huseynov, chairman and chief executive officer. “We earn their trust by … Read more
Americans are thinking about money as they head to the polls to vote in the 2024 general election. Fiscal issues have consistently topped voters’ lists of concerns this year, prompting former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris to double down on plans to lower the cost of living, improve job security and … Read more
Boeing faces worker strikes, production problems and regulatory scrutiny. To offset the financial collapse, the company is selling $15 billion worth of common stock and mandatory convertible notes. The sale is part of an ongoing initiative to stabilize finances and protect Boeing’s investment-grade credit rating while minimizing dilution to shareholders. The financing structure allows the … Read more
Partnerships are essential for any institution seeking to harness the opportunities of Asia’s dynamic markets, especially in today’s fast-paced business environment. Regional partners bring local knowledge, experience, and access to new markets and customers. The need for partnerships can be seen in both a global and regional context. No single bank or financial institution has … Read more
Collaboration is key to seizing opportunities in the changing payments environment The modern financial institution (FI) faces a challenging environment but compelling opportunities in Asia. Asia is the engine of global economic dynamics: according to the IMF, it will account for 60% of global growth in 2024 and is home to 60% of the world’s … Read more
The start of October typically signifies the beginning of the college financial aid application process. But now — for the second year in a row — that’s not the case. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will instead formally launch by Dec. 1 to allow the U.S. Education Department to run a … Read more
This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where news editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the next issue! Sign up at money.com/subscribe and join our community of 160,000+ Scholars. Last weekend, I was at a bar with my roommate when she flipped her … Read more