This S&P 500 firm just crushed...

This S&P 500 firm just crushed...

Image source: Getty Images There has been an element of doubt hanging over Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) shares ever since ChatGPT was unleashed in late 2022. That might sound strange given that the stock has roughly doubled since then, handily beating the S&P 500. Yet, despite this rise, it has consistently traded at a discount compared … Read more

Gold and Copper Prices Dip Amid...

Gold and Copper Prices Dip Amid...

As the week drew to a close the price of gold took a nosedive following an initial surge to unprecedented peaks earlier in the week; meanwhile the price of silver also took a sharp fall. Following the revelations by U.S President Donald Trump with the imposition of hefty trade tariffs directed at a wide array … Read more

AIM movers: Renold receives two offers...

AIM movers: Renold receives two offers...

Chain manufacturer Renold (LON: RNO) has received two bid offers one is 77p/share in cash from Webster Industries and the other is 81p/share in cash from a consortium comprising Buckthorn Partners LLP and One Equity Partners IX, L.P. The share price jumped 40.5% to 76.7p. Telecoms testing equipment supplier Calnex Solutions (LON: CLX) returned to … Read more

2021…Wow, Another Crazy (Good) Year!

2021…Wow, Another Crazy (Good) Year!

At this point, maybe you’re done with 2021 – right?! But face it, we gotta look back to figure out how we arrived…in this mess today! And hopefully recall & reinforce any lessons learned. ‘Cos sure, there’s plenty of good & bad luck involved, but outcomes for both nations & investors are ultimately a result … Read more

Shein confidentially filed for an IPO...

Shein confidentially filed for an IPO...

Fast-fashion behemoth Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. This development comes after protracted efforts to debut on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) have been marred by regulatory hurdles, particularly concerning disclosures about its supply chain. Shein confidentially files for an IPO in Hong Kong The confidential filing with the Hong Kong … Read more

Can Unilever be trusted to deliver...

Can Unilever be trusted to deliver...

Unilever has been through something of a PR disaster in recent weeks. In January, Terry Smith questioned why Unilever felt that Hellmann’s mayonnaise needed to have a social purpose beyond tasting great. Shortly after that, Smith wrote a somewhat scathing post mortem of Unilever’s recent attempt to buy GSK Consumer Healthcare, calling it a “near-death” … Read more

Market Movers: June 23, 2023

Market Movers: June 23, 2023

Most Active Big Board Stocks TSLA, SPY, AAPL, AMZN, AMD, NVDA, QQQ, TQQQ, MSFT, META Biggest Big Board Gainers BOIL, UVXY, VIXY, DMS, PIK, CFMS, MEDS, WORX, ONCS, SRGA Biggest Big Board Decliners LOV, SMX, SPIR, CISS, SKLZ, XAIR, INOD, SPCE, BDRX, EGP Most Active OTCs GBTC, TCEHY, ETHE, BBBYQ, LKNCY, PROSY, LVMUY, FRCB, DIDIY, … Read more

This S&P 500 firm just crushed...

Image source: Getty Images There has been an element of doubt hanging over Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) shares ever since ChatGPT was unleashed in late 2022. That might sound strange given that the stock has roughly doubled since then, handily beating the S&P 500. Yet, despite this rise, it has consistently traded at a discount compared … Read more

Crude Oil Prices Keep Sliding as...

Crude Oil Prices Keep Sliding as...

In recent months, the price of crude oil has seen a notable drop, as Brent crude fell more than 20% from mid-January, now hovering near $60 per barrel – a low not seen in four years. A mix of reasons has pushed this decline, such as OPEC+ pumping out more oil, a dip in the … Read more

Director deals: Chairman adds to Likewise...

Director deals: Chairman adds to Likewise...

Likewise (LON: LIKE) chairman Paul Bassi bought 500,000 shares in the floorcoverings distributor at 19.038p each. That is a £95,190 investment and takes his stake to 1.42%. He is the fifth largest shareholder. The company joined AIM in August 2021 when it raised £10m at 25p/share. Back in August 2021, Paul Bassi bough 2.2 million … Read more