The recent NFP jobs report shows a different reality than what this other major report suggests. The last time this happened, the number of jobs was revised downward.
It’s been a strong year for stocks, and the best may be yet to come. With just one trading day left in 2024, the S&P 500 is up about 23%. However, when investors look back on the past year, they will see a textbook example of why the stock market is a poor indicator of … Read more
Every earnings season has its share of overreactions, as stocks can miss both the upside and the downside. Fear of missing out (FOMO) can trigger panic and a leapfrog mentality, where emotions cause an overreaction. Investors can develop FOMO when they believe a stock is rising and don’t want to miss out. However, investors can … Read more
Medtronic New York Stock Exchange: MDT The share price is down significantly from its 2021 peak, providing investors with a valuable opportunity. The share price is falling due to the post-Covid-19 correction and headwinds leading to sluggish growth, factors that won’t last forever. What will remain is Medtronic’s performance and ability to maintain distribution growth. … Read more
Some stocks in the market should never sell off, and some brands and business models are widely known to be durable and relatively impervious to volatility. However, from time to time the system produces unexpected events for these companies, rendering most volatility models useless and leaving most investors waiting for answers. Shares of three retail … Read more
A representative image showing the pilot directing the plane onto the runway. — Unsplash Attention job seekers! Dubai is expected to create 185,000 new jobs by 2030, taking its total workforce in aviation-related roles to 816,000, a recent report by Emirates Group and Dubai Airports revealed. This means that there will be no slowdown in … Read more
Lenders remain cautious about backing risky climate projects. But blended finance deals are helping to open up opportunities in areas like renewable energy. Finding solutions to an ever-expanding climate crisis is a global dilemma, but especially in Africa. Despite contributing just 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is disproportionately impacted by global warming. … Read more
In the rollercoaster ride of Nigerian politics, it seems that the old adage rings true—those who do not learn from the past are condemned to live with the blunders of yesteryear. This sentiment recently bubbled to the surface as Sam Amadi, the enthusiastic Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, threw a … Read more
Over the last decade, India has become one of the most sought-after regional powers in the Indo-Pacific region. The country has embraced its role as a security provider of the Indian Ocean region and is a preferred diplomatic partner of emerging regional powers of Southeast Asia. A cornerstone of India’s strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific … Read more