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Heineken’s full year net revenues rose 21.2% to €28.7bn on an organic basis, which excludes exchange rates. #stocks #investing

Overall performance was worse than the market was expecting, led by the Corporate and Investment Banking division. #stocks

Inflation is cooling gradually but remains stubbornly high in most major developed economies despite the efforts of central banks.

We would argue that Direct Lending strategies in particular currently benefit from three significant tailwinds and two distinct advantages. #strategy

Lord Abbett investment professionals have identified some intriguing opportunities across the yield curve and within credit. #strategy

How to best position & prepare yourself, your firm, and your clients to best deal with the multitude of prevailing headwinds we’re all facing.

Month-on-month inflation reports and the Federal Reserve’s responses won’t fixate investors. #investing #finance #wealthmanagement

China is such a dominating presence on the emerging markets landscape that if it outperforms, then emerging markets outperform.

Gold is often associated with luxury, wealth and romance, which makes it a popular gift choice for Valentine’s Day. #gold #investing

Allianz Life study finds inflation and financial worries weigh down American optimism for the year ahead. #finance #investing #inflation

Worried stocks may drop after a recession announcement? History shows markets incorporate expectations ahead of economic reports. #markets

Here is how you can master the art of taking pictures, whether you’re a beginner photographer or just someone looking to enhance their skills. #photo

S&P reports that global defaults increased 15% in 2022 with distressed exchanges accounting for nearly half of all defaults. #markets

Global investors should remain open to India’s enormous potential, despite the heightening crisis engulfing the Adani Group. #investing

Comments made Tuesday by the Federal Reserve’s Chair are likely to kick start a year of important opportunities for global investors.

People are now focused on working less, not because they are lazy, but to spend that time doing things they love. #hack #job #finance

The turnaround has been quicker than most would have expected, early reporting has shown an uptick in consumer enthusiasm. #china

The UK’s plans for a digital pound to be launched later this decade underscore that digital currencies are the future of finance. #cryptocurrency

 How did the due diligence carried out by FTX’s large institutional investors miss the red flags? #FTX #investors #advisors

It is no surprise to see investors turned off markets in 2022, a year of extreme economic and political turmoil. #markets #investing

Meta’s shares have seen a jet-fuelled rebound on news of a cost-base rethink. #investing $META #stocks

Tech stocks are back. Rotation into the right growth stocks will provide strong returns. #investing #technology #advisors

We saw another indicator today that the Federal Reserve has been successful in stemming the tide of inflation. #inflation #markets

New financial technology platforms are making it possible for high-net-worth investors to access private market investments. #markets #investments

Income is back in fixed income. The front end of the curve may offer a way to earn that income while avoiding some of the risk.

The UK’s plans to “robustly” regulate the cryptocurrency industry must be championed and highlight that digital is the future of finance.

Big Pharma relatively well-capitalized and in a deal-making mood, we see the potential for a rebound for small- and mid-cap stocks. #stock

S&P 500’s P/E’s typically bottoms after a Fed pivot; there is historical precedent of multiple expansion following a Fed pivot.

Don’t bet against big tech, despite the current sell-off ahead of a big week of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. #investing

LVMH bears will point out the group demands a relatively hefty valuation, which of course increases risk. #stocks $LVMH

Eight out of 10 high net worth (HNW) individuals have asked their financial advisers about including cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

Traditional investor portfolios in 2022 generally experienced one of their worst years in decades, with investors now facing recession risk.

These effects are causing a bullish sentiment as investors believe that many of 2022’s headwinds are now in the rear-view mirror.

With Toyoda becoming chairman hopes are high for a smooth transition with the share price dropping only slightly following the announcement.

Tesla’s average selling price (ASP) increased compared to last year, reflecting a more lucrative mix of cars being sold.

Microsoft’s enjoying the benefits of the US market rally. The market has rewarded the tech giant for its beat on Cloud revenues.

Market Report: Global food inflation headaches, UK producer costs fall and Wetherspoons shows resilience. #markets #food

With mortgage rates down, mortgage applications for purchase surged last week, indicating some renewed enthusiasm from potential home buyers.

We think 2023 could offer compelling opportunities for long-term real estate investors to provide timely liquidity in a challenging market.

The S&P 500 in particular experiencing choppy waters thanks to market-unfriendly forward guidance on the Fed’s interest rate policy.

We believe the off to the races start thus far in January provides opportunity for reallocation toward sectors that can go the distance.

The use of finance apps jumped by almost two-thirds in 2022 – with boomers the fastest growing demographic. #fintech #investing

Investor confidence has surged into the Lunar New Year after China lifted its drastic Covid restrictions. #investing #china #success

In terms of performance of equity fund managers, most active managers underperformed their passive equivalents over 2022. #investing

Netflix has had a showstopping end to the year, in a performance even its worst critics can’t argue with. #stocks #investing

To get the most out of SEO, you need to utilize it properly.  Here are four SEO tips that should boost your company’s sales. #seo

2022 was a very challenging year for the equity markets with a max drawdown of 25% for the S&P 500, pushing the benchmark into bear market territory.

Depending on the family dynamics, the necessary conversations often start with the immediate family, including both a spouse and adult children. #aging

Benefit of alternative asset classes or strategies that supply less-correlated returns to stocks and bonds has never been more obvious. #alternatives