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Trade from an informed place. We cover news, political events and market analysis plus product updates.

Bitcoin ready for its next leg down?

Bitcoin has seen its price plummet after a volatile week largely due to the collapse of Cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The price of the Bitcoin has fallen to levels not seen since November 2020. The price is now showing signs that it may be in a short-term consolidation before it may sell off again. The downward move may be amplified, especially if ...

November 16, 2022
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Walmart posts better-than-expected Q3 results – shares move higher

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced its latest financial results before the market open in the US on Tuesday. World’s largest supermarket chain reported total revenue of $152.8 billion for the quarter (up by 8.7% year-over-year) vs. $147.668 billion expected. Earnings per share reported at $1.50 per share (up by 3.4% year-over-year) vs. $1.3...

November 16, 2022
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NIO falls short of expectations for Q3 – but the demand is growing

NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) announced Q3 financial results before the market open in the US on Thursday. The Chinese automaker fell short of analyst estimates for the quarter. The company reported revenue of $1.827 billion (up by 26.3% from the same period last year) vs. $1.836 billion estimate. Loss per share reported at -$0.297 per share vs. analy...

November 11, 2022
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Crypto Crashes as exchange, FTX, faces liquidity crisis.

Bitcoin has dropped dramatically over the last 24 hours to its lowest level for the year after fears were sparked that major player FTX faced a liquidity crisis. In the last two years cryptocurrency has become available to large institutions and funds which has increased the overall size of the market. However, at the same time it has made it vulne...

November 9, 2022
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Disney falls short of expectations – the stock tumbles in the after-hours

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported the latest financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 1, 2022, after the closing bell in the US on Tuesday. The biggest entertainment company in the world missed both revenue and earnings per share estimates (EPS) for the quarter. The company reported revenue of $20.15 b...

November 9, 2022
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China in Covid 19 limbo creating headwind for the global economy?

In recent days and weeks there have been rumours that China is beginning to consider an easing of its Covid restrictions. As virtually the last country with extreme Covid restrictions, a shift in policy from China would be a major catalyst for the global markets and economy. Whilst the CCP has not yet announced any actual easing, there are hopes th...

November 9, 2022
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BioNTech tops Q3 expectations – the stock is up

BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) reported its third quarter financial results on Monday. The German pharmaceutical company beat both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the quarter, sending the stock price higher. The company reported revenue of $3.392 billion vs. $2.024 billion expected. EPS reported at $6.841 per share vs. $3.352...

November 8, 2022
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AUDNZD falls from the top of its range

The AUDNZD pair has seen a large drop in the last few weeks and months as the Reserve Bank of Australia has brought about softer interest rate changes then compared to many other countries. Most other countries have dealt with inflation by raising interest rates aggressively.  However, the AUD has been the victim of the RBA’s softer stance. The ...

November 7, 2022
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US mid terms loom as a potential catalyst for equities.

The US midterm elections are coming up next week on 8 November and have the potential to have a big say on the direction and volatility of the US and global markets. All the 435 seats in the House of representatives will be decided upon. Currently, the makeup of the house includes 220 Democrats, 212 republicans and 3 vacant seats.   The ...

November 4, 2022
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Is Bitcoin in a league of its own?

Bitcoin, the currency of tomorrow, a new age currency, has seen some severe ups and downs over the last few years. From reaching highs of nearly 70,000 dollars to dropping to lows of 17,000 the volatility and action around the cryptocurrency has been startling. Even compared to other traditional currencies the range and volatility of the price has ...

November 4, 2022
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Bank of England announces biggest single rate hike in 33 years

Another day, another hike. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve announced its latest policy decision to raise its interest rates from 3.25% to 4%, to its highest level since January 2008. On Thursday, it was the Bank of England's turn to announce its decision. As expected, the central bank raised its interest rates by 0.75% to 4%. It was the hig...

November 4, 2022
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Airbnb sets a new quarterly record – disappoints on guidance

Airbnb Inc. (NAS:ABNB) reported its latest financial results after the closing bell in the US on Tuesday. World’s second largest online travel company beat both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the quarter. Revenue reported at $2.884 billion (up by 29% year-over-year) vs. $2.852 billion expected. EPS at $1.79 per share ...

November 3, 2022
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ASX200 breaks out on the back of softer RBA interest rate hike

The ASX200 has seen some positive price action in recent weeks as the Australian equities market has benefited from relatively weaker inflation then much of the rest of the world. With the Reserve Bank of Australia, (RBA) only increasing interest rates by 25 bps at each of its last two meeting, the country’s central bank has seemingly chosen that...

November 2, 2022
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Shares of Pfizer rise as Q3 earnings beat estimates

Shares of Pfizer rise as Q3 earnings beat estimates Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) reported its latest financial results for the third quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday in the US. The US pharmaceutical company reported revenue of $22.638 billion (down 6% year-over-year) vs. $21.072 billion expected. Earnings per share reported at $1.78 pe...

November 2, 2022
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NIO October delivery numbers have arrived – the stock is up

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) reported its latest delivery numbers for October on Tuesday. The Chinese electric vehicle company delivered 10,059 cars last month – up by 174.3% year-over-year. The deliveries in October consisted of: 5,979 premium smart electric SUV’s 4,080 premium smart electric sedans Production and deliveries were impac...

November 2, 2022
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