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Country A and country B. Country A has a much bigger GDP than country B. Does that mean that companies in country A are more likely to give a better return on investment than companies in country B? Should i as an investor focus on companies from country A to increase my chances of higher…

Affirm is operating in an Oligopoly The current competitive environment for BNPL providers can be described as an oligopoly. In terms of worldwide GMV, Klarna reigns supreme (although their US GMV is comparable to the other two), and Affirm is roughly on par with Afterpay. Current market share by GMV Klarna: 62% Afterpay: 19% Affirm:…

Tesla ( TSLA ) saw a sharp rise in auto insurance registrations in China last week, as the global electric car giant looks to end the second quarter on a high note in the country's competitive EV market. For the week of June 17-23, Tesla's insurance registrations in China totaled 17,400 vehicles, up 49 percent…

I’ve been following recent Federal Reserve activities, and I believe it’s time to discuss why the Fed should hold more accountability and face penalties for certain actions. 1. Market Volatility from Ambiguous Signals: Recently, the Fed hinted at possible rate cuts later this year, leading to significant market reactions (source: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230614a.htm). Such speculative signaling creates…

Target is turning to Shopify to add new and trendier brands to its website. Starting Monday, the Minneapolis-based discounter said companies that work with Shopify can apply to join Target Plus, its third-party marketplace. Some of Shopify’s customers are smaller or up-and-coming brands that use the e-commerce platform to build and operate a website. Target…

I am 43 years old and just started investing in March of this year. I am a low income earner. I opened a Roth IRA and have done a bit of trading. I have deposited $5000 into my IRA so far this year and was up about $1000 and felt I was doing pretty good.…

Overview AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. The company’s mission is to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. With its extensive IP…

European Union regulators on Monday said that Apple is in breach of sweeping new tech rules because it does not allow customers of its App Store to be steered to alternatives. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, also said it had opened a new probe into Apple into new contractual terms with developers. The…

I wanted to share my thoughts on why I believe the space industry, and specifically Rocket Lab, could be the next big thing. Here’s a quick breakdown: Growing Space Economy: The space industry is booming, with projections estimating it could be worth over $1 trillion by 2040. Companies are not just focusing on launching satellites…

Hey fellow investors, I’m considering adding either Uber (NYSE: UBER) or Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB) to my portfolio and would love to hear your thoughts and insights on both. Uber (NYSE: UBER): Market Cap: $147.39 billion (as of June 2024) Current Price: $70.33 (as of June 18, 2024) 52-Week Range: $42.25 – $70.33 Revenue (2023):…