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12 January 2022

Buybacks and 4 more criterias to pick stocks with ‘margin of safety’

Stock buybacks, popularity, and a few valuation criteria can help select stocks with an attractive risk/reward ratio and appealing downside protection.

Stocks ・ Technology

10 January 2022

Shopify takes the merchant’s stand

Shopify’s business model puts the merchant first, not the customer, unlike Amazon. This positions Shopify uniquely as a buoy for retailers to stay afloat against the rising tides of price-cutting models seen in ...

Stocks ・ Technology

5 January 2022

How to benefit from the cloud computing boom?

Cloud intelligence is at the heart of modern technologies. What are the top cloud trends and how can investors position to benefit from these trends?

Crypto

3 January 2022

Will Bitcoin keep rising?

With a roller-coaster 2021, Bitcoin remains one of the most mysterious assets on the market. Will it keep rising or are cracks starting to appear?

Macro ・ Asset Allocation

29 December 2021

2021 in Review

Milestones and challenges that are likely to spill over into 2022

Macro

22 December 2021

The spiral of supply chain bottlenecks

The pandemic-induced supply-chain shock is leaving us with a lot more economic pain than initially anticipated. The question now is: how long will it last?

Forex ・

17 December 2021

GBP Outlook: How Far Will the BOE Really Go?

GBP/USD has rebounded off a one-year low, powered by short-covering in the British pound after a surprise Bank of England rate hike in December. But will the Omicron covid variant and PM Boris Johnson scandals put a crimp in the rise?

Stocks ・ Technology ・ fintech

15 December 2021

NUBANK: Meteoric rise, but challenges ahead

Nubank is a Brazilian digital bank designed as an alternative to traditional banking. Its focus on the end user has paid off, attracting 48 million customers already, but will revenue follow?

Crypto ・ Blockchain

13 December 2021

Avalanche blockchain introduces an infinite tree of blockchains

The little-known Avalanche network is a customizable and yet ready-to-wear blockchain which can adapt to clients needs. What are its characteristics and why might it soon be one of the key players in the blockchain world?

Macro ・ IPO

8 December 2021

2021 IPOs: when more is less

700 newly added tickers to American public exchanges, $100B raised in Q1 2021 alone. While these records are challenging even those of 1996, sometimes, more is actually less.

Crypto ・ Technology ・ Blockchain

6 December 2021

Terra’s crypto financial ecosystem and its LUNA token

Built by Daniel Shin and Do Kwon, graduates of Pennsylvania University and Stanford University, respectively, the Terra ecosystem might be one of the most resilient crypto projects on the market. What is it and how does it work?

Technology ・ Mobility ・ Asia ・ EV

1 December 2021

Electric two-wheelers in China

Slower Chinese growth is worrying, but the e-scooter market tells another story. This short take on the industry will shed light on regulation, competition, and headwinds.

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