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Forex education and review site FxExplained added NS Broker to its selection of reviewed Forex/CFD trading sites. NS Broker is a regulated online brokerage operating out of Malta. The possessor of an MFSA license, NSBroker is fully MiFID-compliant. As such, it can legally accept traders from all over the European Economic Area. According to FxExplained … Continued
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US macroeconomic data became a key driver of financial markets last week with Tuesday’s and Thursday’s releases from the US Institute of Supply Management (ISM). The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for September was 47.8% on Tuesday, the lowest level since 2009 and then Thursday’s Non-Manufacturing Index was 52.6,with expectations of 55.3, notably down from August’s … Continued
Continuing their efforts to expand their established brand exposure and recognition – easyMarkets have entered a 3 season exclusive front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with historic La Liga team Real Betis Balompié. easyMarket’s brand will be featured across the team’s shirts, on the LED boards around the pitch and on a backdrop during press briefings. Real Betis … Continued
The trading sector multinational becomes the club’s new sponsor until 2021 Valencia CF has reached an agreement with Libertex, a multinational financial scout in the trading sector and considered as the Best Trading Application of 2018, by which the financial company becomes the new Premium Plus Partner of Valencia CF until June 30, 2021. The … Continued
In recent years, drones have been expanding beyond the military sphere to new commercial sectors – and the industry’s financial potential is vast. The market is predicted to reach $179 billion¹ within the next 6 years, as drones become more commonplace in various sectors. How can investors take advantage of this emerging industry? eToro has … Continued
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (HSI) is a stock market index that has been the top indicator of the overall market performance of the territory. Its 50 constituents are the largest companies by market capitalization listed at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Together, they account for some 58% of the total capitalization of the exchange. To … Continued
The USD is a major currency, though the pair it forms with the South Korean Won is not a major. This pair tells us how many Korean Won it takes to buy one US Dollar. The USD The world’s top currency in every regard, the USD is woven into the very fabric of the global … Continued
The US Dollar/Brazilian Real pair is not a major. The base currency in this pair is the USD. USD/BRL therefore shows how many BRL it takes to purchase one USD. The USD The world’s prime reserve currency, the USD is the most used currency in financial transactions as well as FX trading, by far. It … Continued
The USD/INR pair is not a major pair. It is however a relatively popular currency pair among traders. The rupee is the 18th most traded currency in the world. The USD The United States Dollar is the world’s top reserve currency. As such, it is used in most international transactions. It is the currency in … Continued
Litecoin is yet another cryptocurrency, much like bitcoin. Some call it the silver to bitcoin’s gold. The LTC/USD pair is obviously a crypto/fiat pair as well. As such, you will only be able to trade it through various cryptocurrency exchanges. It is not an official currency pair, as LTC is not considered a “proper” currency … Continued
The Ether/US Dollar pair is a crypto/fiat pair, much like bitcoin/USD. As such, you will probably only be able to trade it on a crypto exchange. The ETH/USD pair is not yet an “official” currency pair, in the sense that the EUR/USD is for instance. ETH is part of an emerging asset class which regulators … Continued
To say that Vodafone is a big telecommunications company would probably be a major understatement. The British conglomerate, with headquarters in Newbury, London and Berkshire, is the 4th largest telecommunications company in the world, as far as its number of customers is concerned. The company served some 313 million customers as of 2018. It is … Continued
In several ways, Volkswagen AG (also known as VW or Volkswagen Group), is indeed the world’s top car maker. It certainly is that if we look at the sales it generates over the multitude of brands that it owns. In this regard, it has recently topped Toyota. In 2018, the Group sold some 10.8 million … Continued
A technology company that has been on the cutting edge of innovation since its inception, Tesla is the largest and best-known electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. In addition to cars, it is also involved in various energy projects and design. Launched in 2003 as Tesla Motors, the name of the company/brand has become forever … Continued
Based in the UK, HSBC is a true global financial behemoth. It maintains some 4,400 offices all over the world, in developed countries as well as emerging market economies. It offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, wealth management, global private banking, commercial banking, etc. It is certainly interesting from the perspective … Continued
Daimler AG is the powerhouse of the German auto industry. It is one of the largest makers of luxury cars in the world. It is the top producer of commercial vehicles. The headquarters of the company are located in Stuttgart. In its current form, the company was born out of the merger of Benz & … Continued
Lloyds Banking Group PLC is one of the world’s top financial institutions. It took its current form in 2009, upon the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB. Its roots reach back all the way to 1695 though. The activities of the group include wealth management, insurance and pensions, commercial banking, as well as retail banking. … Continued
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Based in London, Barclays is the definition of a banking giant. The services offered by Barclays are diverse and they cover an impressive geographical area, from the UK and US, to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Retail banking is just one of the verticals in which Barclays is a major international actor. … Continued
The Manchester City team of 2019-2019 are being described as the FOURmidables, having been the only football club to win all FOUR English trophies in the same season, 2019-2019. They have won the Community Shield, the Carabao Cup, the Premier League and the FA Cup. As a partner of Manchester City, AvaTrade are offering a … Continued
British Petroleum is one of the largest integrated oil and gas companies in the world. It has operations in some 70 countries world-over and it produces more than 3.6 million BOE (barrel of oil equivalents) per day. With the dark clouds of falling oil prices and low cash flows slowly clearing from the skies of … Continued
Spotify is a major tech company the revenue stream of which does not depend solely on ads. Its business model quite innovative, Spotify produced a solution to the rampant piracy dilemma surrounding the music business. It is an on-demand music streaming service, one that serves hundreds of millions of subscribers all over the world, while … Continued
The most successful social media company of all time, Facebook is one of the top revenue-earners of the tech scene. Alongside Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (Alphabet), it is part of the FAANG group of tech stocks. The company and the Facebook brand may have had their ups and downs over the years, but since … Continued
By every measure, Netflix stock has been a major winner since its IPO. It has even rewarded recent investors quite lavishly. According to some pundits, even at $350, it is a great buy. What exactly do we have on our hands with Netflix stock though? Having started out in 1997, Netflix is by no means … Continued
While syrup sales do not make up all of Coca Cola’s revenues, they are certainly an integral part of picture. In fact, they are an essential ingredient in the unique business model that the company has been running. Coca Cola certainly does its own bottling and distribution, but it also sells syrup to other companies, … Continued
Having been around for some 5 decades, Nike is not a company focused on self preservation. Its approach is still one of aggressive growth and expansion and as such, it is always an interesting option for investors. Nike’s target markets are athletic footwear, accessories, equipment and apparel. In these markets, it most definitely possesses an … Continued
The world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon seems to possess every ingredient of the cocktail of success. It has a superstar CEO in Jeff Bezos, an enduring competitive advantage in the world of online retail and even a range of innovative products meant to keep it at the cutting edge of technology. Amazon is involved in … Continued
If you’re reading this online, chances are you know all too well what Google is and what it does. Google (ticker: GOOGL) is much more than a search engine these days though. The company behind Google, Alphabet, is involved in scores of tech initiatives, from self-driving vehicles to social media. Profitability is usually a direct … Continued
Apple Inc. is a major US technology company. Together with Facebook, Google and Amazon, it makes up Tech’s Big Four, and it is obviously a DJIA constituent. Based in Cupertino, California, Apple produces a wide range of consumer electronics, including iPhones, iPads, iPods, Mac computers, smartwatches, digital media players and home speaker systems, as well … Continued
Despite its bad health-wise reputation, sugar has been a part of the human diet since ancient times. In its refined form however, it is a much more recent addition. It is the most popular food ingredient in the US. An average American consumes some 150 pounds of sugar every year. In such quantities, it is … Continued
For someone who does not drink coffee at all, this information might be a little difficult to process, but yes, after crude oil, coffee is the most sought-after commodity in the world. The addictive powers of caffeine should apparently never be underestimated. A soft commodity, coffee is most definitely the foremost source of caffeine in … Continued
Much like petroleum, natural gas – a rather similar commodity – is what one would call an “essential”. Among a number of industrial applications, natural gas is used for the heating of homes in several parts of the world. Without it, entire countries might find it impossible to make it through the winter. It is … Continued
Crude oil is without a doubt one of the most important commodities and resources the world economy currently needs/handles. The problem with it is that it is a non-renewable resource, meaning that it is finite and as such, it is guaranteed to run out at one point. Without oil and the products derived from it, … Continued
Platinum’s name comes from the Spanish word “platino”, which means “little silver”. A very malleable, ductile, whitish metal which is extremely unreactive, platinum is considered to be a precious metal. In fact, it is one of the major precious metal commodities. Unlike gold and silver, platinum has not been mined since ancient times. In fact, … Continued
Over the last few years, silver has emerged as a magnet for investors seeking a safe haven asset, alongside gold. Although by far not as valuable as gold, silver is a very special metal in its own way. It too exhibits some outstanding physical and chemical characteristics, which make it indispensable in high-tech devices. It … Continued
Gold is a special and rare metal, the physical and chemical characteristics of which have always fascinated humankind. Its chemical element symbol Au and its atomic number 79, gold is a yellowish/reddish extremely ductile and malleable metal, which has always lent itself well to jewelry work. Its superior electrical conductivity and various other physical/chemical features … Continued
After the S&P500 and the DJIA, the Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) is the third most commonly quoted US index. Unlike its blue chip-focused peers, the ^IXIC provides a snapshot of the common equity market. It covers securities such as ETFs, real estate investment trusts, American depositary receipts, non-blue chip stocks, limited partnership interests etc. As … Continued
The Dow Jones Industrial average includes the top 30 US companies by market capitalization. The actual value of the index is calculated in a rather simplistic and peculiar manner when compared to some of its peers. That said, despite the small sample size and the simple, stock price-based calculation, the DJIA delivers a very accurate … Continued
The Standard and Poor 500, or S&P 500 is a market cap weighted index, built upon the 500 US companies with the largest market capitalization. To be included in the S&P 500, companies need to have common stock listed at NASDAQ and NYSE or the CbOE BZX Exchange. The role of the S&P 500 and … Continued
The Nikkei 225 index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) stands out from among its peers in several ways. It is fair to consider it a one-of-a-kind index that follows none of the well-known molds of other popular indices. First off: the Nikkei 225 is a very old mathematical artifice, that does indeed paint a … Continued
Short for Deutsche Actienindex, DAX captures the pulse of the German economy (or rather, a hint of its pulse) through the 30 blue chip stocks it tracks at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. While this sample size is indeed too small to provide an accurate depiction of the entire German economy (by far the biggest of … Continued
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Share Index is dedicated to the tracking of the UK’s 100 biggest public companies. The “weight” of these companies is determined through market capitalization. All companies covered by the FTSE 100 (also called Footsie) need to be listed at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). That considered, it is safe … Continued
EUR/USD – Live and Historical Rates The most significant currency pair in forex trading, the EUR/USD represents the amount of USD needed to purchase one EUR. The importance of this particular pair stems from the fact that the USD and the EUR are the first and second most-traded currencies as well as the first and … Continued
The BTC/USD pair is the most popular cryptocurrency/fiat pair, and as such, it is definitely a “major” for those involved in the crypto industry. For the mainstream financial industry though, it is more of an exotic pair, which is slowly but surely gaining in importance. Some people view bitcoin as more of a digital commodity, … Continued