Sunday, April 4, 2021

WSJ: Japanese Stocks Are Back on U.S. Investors’ Radar

By SIMON CONSTABLE

After years of being shunned, Japanese stocks are getting attention from U.S. investors.

The reasons for avoiding the Tokyo stock market, which date to the late 1980s, are no longer applicable, say financial professionals, pointing to an increased focus on profits by Japanese companies and the fact that Japan is well-positioned to benefit from a global economic recovery. Read more here.

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WSJ: What Investors Need to Know About ‘Geopolitical Risk’

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Investment professionals often talk about geopolitical risk. For those new to investing, the term can be unclear. 

For U.S. investors, geopolitical risk typically refers to the added problems and opportunities that come with investing in foreign markets. Red more here.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Upcoming Event: Speaker At St Andrews Foreign Affairs Society Conference

19:00 GMT Tuesday April 20, 2021.

More details to follow.


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Forbes: Expect Subdued Gold Market In 2021, CPM Says

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Don’t bet that the 2020 gold market boom will repeat this year. It likely won’t, new research shows.

Expect something less than the phenomenal rally seen during the height of the pandemic. Read more here.

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Forbes: Does Tesla’s Tumble Mean The Electric Car Party Is Over?

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Ouch!

Tesla Inc’s (TSLA) stock has taken a tumble over the last few week, falling almost 30% since January 26.

That’s hundreds of billions of dollars wiped off the value of one company in a matter of weeks.

What it doesn’t mean is the electric vehicle (EV) party is over, according to recent research from Swiss bank UBS. Read more here.


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Forbes: Bitcoin Still A Long Way From Being Money

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Cryptocurrencies hit the big time in January, but doesn’t mean they are money. Not yet anyway. Read more here.

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Forbes: Massive Margin Call Strikes Again In The Stock Market

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Too much leverage strikes again in the stock market!

It’s at least the second time in 2021 that investors using leverage to enhance their returns has sent the market into turmoil. Read more here.