By SIMON CONSTABLE
No, high-frequency algorithmic traders are not messing up the stock market.
The reality is that HFT (high-frequency trading) is helping to stabilize the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market by ensuring that the price of the funds stays close to the net asset value (NAV) of the holdings, new research finds. That should benefit all investors not just Wall Street professionals. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
It’s official. In Britain, Uber Technologies drivers are now employees and not gig workers.
The deal is a (minor) blow to the ride share company, but could become a major hit to the broader economy if policy makers don’t show restraint. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
A new study suggests that the rate of patent filings shoots up as high as 20% during pandemic-related lockdowns. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
Gold investors are having a rough time so far this year. But the reasons for the asset’s poor performance are likely not what you think. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
Despite reports to the contrary, the recent surge in the price of silver has little to do with the Reddit group that sparked a monster-size rally in the price of beleaguered retailer GameStop. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
What worked for the Reddit group with GameStop Corp is failing in the silver market. The problem seems to come down to a glaring ignorance of how the commodities markets work. Read more here.
By SIMON CONSTABLE
Investors in iconic electric vehicle company Tesla should take heed: The stock is overvalued.
And its not just a little pricey. The odds are against the company’s financials being sufficient to justify the recent price. Read more here.
