My main 2020 investment thesis is the assumption this #pandemic does not herald new & permanent societal change. But it will reinforce & accelerate existing trends, with #cryptocurrency/#blockchain innovation, development & adoption poised to benefit hugely. It’s just three years since my first & last crypto post (& Bitcoin‘s only twelve years old!), but its progress … Read more
We continue to see a lot of uncertainty around the world. Last Tuesday Russia announced that they have a vaccination to treat coronavirus. However, many countries scrutinize the effectiveness and safety of the vaccination. The main criticism is the fact that the testing period started less than two months ago. We expect that it will … Read more
During the lockdown, I started on some projects that I have been meaning to get round to for ages. One of these was decorating our back room which has a very large over-flowing bookcase. And so I thought this might be an ideal opportunity to sell books online. I’m usually loathed to part with precious … Read more
Union Bank November 29, 2024 Fall is a time for foliage, pumpkins, and corn mazes. In fact, Vermont is home to New England’s largest corn maze, known as the “Great Vermont Corn Maze,” which stretches for 24 acres. But, just as a maze can be a confusing and winding path, so can the mortgage process. … Read more
Stripe is acquiring payment orchestration startup Orum to enhance its real-time payments capabilities, including FedNow, RTP, and AI-driven instant payouts. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The move follows Stripe’s earlier acquisitions of stablecoin platform Bridge and user data API company Privvy. The acquisition reflects Stripe’s broader strategy to lead in modern, fast, and … Read more
Tesla shares (NYSE: TSLA) are down sharply in early price action today after data showed that registrations for its cars in Europe fell in double digits in May. It is the fifth consecutive month when the company’s sales fell steeply in Europe, and with today’s losses, the shares have given up all the gains from … Read more
Investing is a great way to secure your future, whether you’re a woman or not. But, as a woman, it might be even more critical for you to take the leap and start investing to secure yourself a better future and financial independence. Historically, women have been less involved in investing and financial planning than … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable living, the push towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, driven by both environmental concerns and government initiatives. As the United Kingdom strives to meet ambitious targets to end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles and limit buying used cars, innovative energy supplier solutions are emerging to make … Read more
Miruna-Daniela Ivan The widespread practice of financial institution to re-use securities received as collateral plays a key role in the repurchase agreement (repo) market functioning. By increasing the availability of securities which can be used as collateral, collateral re-use lowers funding costs under normal market conditions, allowing collateral to flow to where it is most … Read more
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) had its price target upped by equities research analysts at Macquarie from $240.00 to $258.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Macquarie’s price target points to a potential downside of 3.63% from … Read more