What’s going on? Affecting the VN-Index and VN30, Techcombank (TCB) became a powerful stock, orienting the flow of banking stocks and the whole market. From the beginning of October 2020, TCB has been traded in large volumes, matching up to tens of millions of units/day. All securities companies offer a maximum margin trading limit of…
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Ep 127: The US Economic aid package
What’s going on? Despite taking more than half a year and deteriorating of some many economic indicators, the US government finally put together a $900 billion coronavirus economic aid package. What does this mean? It’ll become the second-biggest economic rescue measure in the US’s history – second only to the $2 trillion aid package passed…
Ep 125: Airbnb’s official IPO
What’s going on? Airbnb finally moved onto the stock market and its shares initially more than doubled. What does this mean? Although the pandemic has made life difficult for Airbnb, but it surprised everyone by actually turning a profit, thanks to the trend of day trips. Airbnb thought it was about time to go public…
Ep 124: Vaccines elevates investments in ETFs
What’s going on? Investments in ETFs in Europe reached their highest levels since December 2019. An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a basket of securities that trade on an exchange, just like a stock. What does this mean? Investors have been celebrating the potential coronavirus vaccines by loading up on stocks: ETFs in Europe: raked…
Ep 106: Climb And Punishment
What’s Going On Here? As coronavirus fatalities in Europe and the US show signs of letting up, analysts at investment bank JPMorgan think they can see an end to stock markets’ steep decline. What Does This Mean? JPMorgan looked at the relationship between newly reported coronavirus cases and stock market volatility, and it found they’re positively correlated….
Ep 101: JPMorgan’s ‘High-Class Problem’: Its Rising Stock Makes Buybacks More Expensive
What’s going on here? Jamie Dimon is facing a problem: a lot of cash and an expensive stock. Over the past three years, Mr. Dimon’s JPMorgan has spent most of its profit on share repurchases, which has been a boon for shareholders. The issue now is that JPMorgan shares, are getting more expensive. Analysts and…
Ep 100: Rumble In The Jungle
What’s Going On Here? Amazon’s 4th quarter weaved beyond investors’ expectations, helping the company’s stock price punch 10% higher. What Does This Mean? Total revenue at Amazon grew 21% last quarter, much more than investors expected. The record holiday sales season probably helped, with unprecedented US store closures last year potentially leaving some Main Street shoppers…
Ep 97: Apple’s incredible wearables turn into the next huge hit after the iPhone
What’s going on here? Apple reported a knockout quarter, showing growth in iPhone sales and promising numbers in China just a year after sales there fell off a cliff. But the most interesting story at Apple is about the massive success of its wearables products, including the Apple Watch and AirPods. Apple may like to focus on…
Journal Report 2: Oil Might Be Dead But Chips Are Just Getting Started
Summary Broadcom currently trades at a massive discount relative to its median 5yr price to free cash flow, granting investors an attractive entry point. “Chip stocks”, such as Broadcom can sometimes offer comparative yields to oil and gas stocks, while not facing mediocre returns at best and extinction at worst. The best chip stocks generate…
Ep 94: Sorry, We’re Closed
What’s Going On Here? Investors ditched their stocks on Monday, as the deadly coronavirus continued to disrupt the Chinese – and global – economy. What Does This Mean? Chinese authorities confirmed on Monday that the virus has killed 80 people and infected almost 3,000 more. And they warned its spread could accelerate with the millions…
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