Jasper Lawler

Jasper Lawler has accumulated over twelve years of experience in the financial industry. He held positions as Senior Market Analyst at City of London-based CMC Markets, Client Relationship Manager at GAIN Capital and was a stockbroker for Westrock Advisors in Midtown Manhattan, New York (including during the 2008 financial crisis). His introduction to trading was as a proprietary Forex trader for FX Signs, a Hong Kong-based asset manager. Jasper has a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Lancaster University, England. He has held the FINRA Series 7 license for Financial Advisors and the National Futures Association (NFA) Series 34 license for Retail-Off Exchange Forex. He is also a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) charter holder.

Stocks ・ Technology

23 August 2023

New Opportunities in Nuclear Fusion

In the aftermath of COP26 and with sustainable development an evermore important criteria for big investors, nuclear fusion offers a different way to invest in renewable energy. With a rich history and dynamic technology ...

Stocks ・ Banks ・ earnings ・ paypal

11 August 2023

PayPal: Lost Giant or Future of Payments?

PayPal is in a grey area between growth and maturity, confusing many investors about whether it has a place in their portfolios. It has a huge presence in online payments but faces increased competition.

Stocks ・ Investing

9 August 2023

CFDs vs Stocks: Which is Better for Trading?

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of both stocks and contracts for difference (CFDs), two popular financial instruments, often used for day trading. Our aim is to equip you with a clear ...

Stocks ・ Technical Analysis

7 August 2023

Book Review: 7 Lessons from the Must-Read 'Trading in the Zone'

This article takes its inspiration from the classic trading book: Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas. He has written other trading-related books to teach people about the trading journey and how to have a winning attitude in the ...

Forex ・

4 August 2023

Effective Forex Trading Strategy: 5 Tactics for Money Management

A well-defined Forex trading money management system is crucial to becoming a successful trader. It's not just about having a good forex trading strategy, but also understanding the intricate aspects of the trading world. Topics ...

Technical Analysis

2 August 2023

3 Best Technical Indicators for a Short Term Trading Strategy

Understanding the importance of technical indicators in trading is essential for any trader looking to make the most of their short-term trading strategy. Indicators like the Stochastic ...

Stocks ・ USA ・ Barbie ・ Mattel

31 July 2023

Will Barbie’s success be good for Mattel Stock?

Toymaker monolith Mattel’s (MAT) stock is up nearly 20% since January, but this may not be a one-off but ...

Stocks ・ Technology ・ earnings ・ Tesla

21 July 2023

What’s the latest on Tesla stock?

Tesla just reported its first full-production Cybertruck and released second-quarter earnings. What does it mean for TSLA stock?

Stocks ・ Apple ・ VR

9 June 2023

Did the Apple headset release mark the top of the stock?

Apple briefly reached an all-time high of $184.95, its first all-time high in 17 months, before swiftly reversing course after unveiling its new Pro Vision Virtual Reality headset. Did that mark the top of the market, ...

Forex ・ China

4 February 2022

Could the slowdown in China create yuan volatility?

Forex market volatility is picking up, but one place it hasn’t is in the Chinese yuan. Could the recent PBOC rate cuts, impending Fed rate hike and slowing Chinese economy change that?

Bonds ・ Macro ・ inflation

21 January 2022

Bond markets could be pricing in too many hikes

The yield on 10-year Treasuries just struck a 2-year high and Fed funds futures are pricing a near certainty that the Fed hikes in March with more to follow from the Fed and other central banks in 2022. Is that too much?

Stocks ・ Technology ・ Healthcare

14 January 2022

Bottom fishing stocks in 2022: Genomics

Major stock indices might be near record highs, held up by heavyweights like Apple, but there are parts of the market nursing huge losses. Today we explore whether it’s time to go bottom fishing in genomics stocks. ...