by Dan Murphy Top energy chief executives say oil demand will recover next year, but they expect volatility to remain elevated, as the industry emerges from the reckoning of the coronavirus pandemic. “We face a lot of uncertainty,” Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne told an invitation-only gathering of more than 30 senior oil and gas executives, […]
by Troy Segal Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies both produce medicines, but the medicines made by biotechnology companies are derived from living organisms while those made by pharmaceutical companies generally have a chemical basis. The coining of the term biopharma further complicates matters.1 The term describes companies that are using both biotechnology and chemical sources in their medical research and […]
by Deborah Nason Socially responsible, or sustainable, investing — investing in ways to make the world a better place — continues to surge, driven by increasing consumer demand and the recognition that sustainable funds provide returns comparable to traditional funds in addition to lower risk.The first half of 2020 saw a record $20.9 billion flow […]
by Gordon Scott How market reactions in the year 2000 suggest what could happen in 2020 The current contentious election cycle in the U.S. has caused people all over the world to wonder what lies ahead for markets. Many investors wonder whether, if the 2020 election is not settled immediately after election day on November […]
by Paul Vigna For investors worried about how the stock market will fare in the event of a divided government or a sweep by either party in next month’s elections, history offers an important lesson. Stocks tend to go up regardless of which party controls Washington. From 1929 through 2019, one party controlled both chambers […]
by Wood Mackenzie Electrification is front and centre in the energy transition. The entire power value chain – from wind turbines and solar panels, transmission and distribution infrastructure to energy storage and batteries, electric vehicle (EV) charging and the rest – will be a winner.But what does this mean for the metals that will build […]
by Lawrie Williams Well the televised debates are over and while neither President Trump nor former Vice president Biden managed to land any telling blows, looking from afar we would reckon the debates went slightly in Biden’s favour. A major focus of Trump’s anti-Biden campaign had been the implication that the 78-year old former vice-President […]
by Jeff Sommer In a year of serial crises, solace for many people has come from an unlikely source: the stock market. Despite periodic jitters and a horrendous downturn earlier in the year, the stock market has been a surprisingly sturdy refuge. Although there is heartbreak almost everywhere else you look, most of the time […]
by Rebecca Lake With love, marriage, and kids come new financial responsibilities. Creating a family wealth management strategy is important for creating short- and long-term security, as well as achieving specific goals with your money. Knowing where and how to invest as a couple, or as a family, is critical to making your wealth plan […]
by Angus Liu Monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19 recently took center stage as Regeneron’s experimental cocktail was used to treat President Donald Trump, who went on to rave about it. But that therapy, as is typical for antibody drugs, needs to be injected into the body. Aridis Pharmaceuticals is working on an inhaled neutralizing antibody for COVID-19 […]
By Tim LemkeWhen looking to invest in a company, you can look at a countless number of indicators that might predict good financial results.There are sales figures and profits, the quality of product lines, and even the skill set of the company’s workforce. But there’s one key component that some might overlook: the gender of […]
by Collin McClellandTechnology stocks that powered the stock market’s resurgence during the pandemic may be running out of steam, and are being replaced by cyclical shares — companies poised to boost earnings because of improved economic conditions, according to Jefferies Research Services LLC.Jefferies’ ‘Sweet 16’ index of major tech stocks including Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., […]
Author of the article: Martin PelletierAs we approach the U.S. election in November, many are wondering if it’s worth undertaking some proactive repositioning when it comes to their portfolios.When looking at the previous 23 election years, markets have been positive in 19 of those years or 83 per cent of the time. The four years […]
The precious metal — which passed the $2,000 mark for the first time the week of Aug. 3rd — has surged 72 percent since the rally began in fall 2018By Hannah Denham Washington PostGold closed above $2,000 an ounce for the first time August 5, 2020, capping an explosive growth spurt that has blown past […]
It’s 2020, and the new year ushers in a new list of possibilities for blockchain technology and the businesses, institutions, and enterprises that choose to utilize its capabilities to improve their products and services. Among the emerging blockchain trends to watch in 2020, there are five important movements that will continue to define blockchain’s future […]
Bitcoin and blockchain are often described as the game-changers in the world of finance and international transactions. But, apart from digital transactions and secure networks, what do they have to offer to society to make it better overall? The first and foremost aspect of this industry is the borderless currency side of things. While digital […]
Misir Mahmudov, a hedge fund executive working at Adaptive Capital, believes Bitcoin is a way forward for the true democratization of savings. He gave these views during a recent post on the microblogging platform Twitter. He is the brother of prominent Bitcoin promoter Murad Mahmudov and has praised the cryptocurrency before for its value to […]
Stafford Masie, the ex CEO of Google and now the General Manager of WeWork South Africa has expressed his support for Bitcoin and called it a tech innovation and gift that will change the future of humanity more than anything else. In a keynote speech at the SingularityU South Africa Summit on October 16, Masie supported bitcoin’s way of exchanging value with no […]
American business and financial services conglomerate, Moody’s Investors Service, has said that the much-discussed blockchain standards likely to be enacted by 2021 would be credit positive for future securitizations employing the technology. The company added that standardization would go a long way in saving time and cost using blockchain’s salient features such as elimination of transaction parties, […]
While Bitcoin’s reputation as an investment-only asset is on the rise, the regular ease of payment and borderless payment solutions that it brings to the table are often overlooked due to regulations and concerns over illegal use. For many non-profits, they accept Bitcoin because of its lower fees and speed of transactions, but there is much more […]