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We find these companies are getting removed from indexes and placed under review amid allegations of fraud and market manipulation.

China’s faster-than-anticipated reopening after Covid-19 restrictions is going to deliver a major boost to the economy of China. #economy

Worries that disinflationary winds aren’t blowing hard enough to cool hot inflation have seeped into trading. #stocks #investing

Trading in an old life insurance policy or annuity for a newer one can make sense in many cases. Here are a few things to consider. #annuity #insurance

Thus far, the worst performers in 2022 have been the best performers in 2023. #Tech #investments

Coca-Cola’s organic revenues grew 15% to $10.1bn in the fourth quarter, driven upwards by higher average selling prices. #stocks

Charlie Munger’s opinions on the subject of crypto are archaic and incredibly short-sighted. #crypto #investing #currency

Investors are increasingly looking to do good with their investments, which has led to money flocking into responsible investment RI funds in recent years.

once you grant the app permission to access your pictures, it can do many things with your photos that you may be unaware of. #apps #tools #photos

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.