Stoxx 600 index top laggards and gainers in 2024 revealed
The Stoxx 600 index has moved sideways in the last eight months as the initial momentum experienced in Q1 faded. It rose by about 6% and was trading at €508…
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Why Brazil’s economy is booming but its stock market struggles to keep up
Brazil wraps up 2024 in a puzzling duality: impressive economic growth on the one hand and lackluster market performance on the other. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to…
Carlos Ghosn: Nissan will be on the losing end if it merges with Honda
Investors have been keenly watching both Honda Motor Co Ltd (TYO: 7267) and Nissan Motor Co Ltd (TYO: 7201) ever since the two legacy car companies announced plans of a…
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? The debate continues decades later
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, families gather to watch cherished Christmas movies – It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone, and Love Actually. Yet,…
Is Nike stock positioned for a blockbuster 2025?
Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has had a turbulent 2024 but the coming year is unlikely to be particularly kind to the world’s largest sportswear brand either, according to Wall Street…
Why global conflicts and politics threaten economic recovery in 2025
As the global economy moves into 2025, the optimism of a post-pandemic recovery is fading. While 2024 saw central banks easing interest rates and stock markets reaching record highs in…
Why is Trump threatening to regain control of the Panama Canal?
US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that Panama reduce its canal fees for American ships or face calls to return the Panama Canal to US control. Addressing a crowd of…
Malaysia’s 1MDB files $1B lawsuit against Amicorp Group over alleged fraud
In a fresh twist to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, the Malaysian state fund has launched a $1 billion legal claim against Amicorp Group and its CEO, Toine Knipping.…
US inflation cools in November, offering relief amidst Fed concerns
The latest economic data reveals a welcome moderation in inflation, as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by a less-than-expected 0.1% in November. This figure, a notable decrease…
LATAM crypto update: El Salvador boosts Bitcoin buying amid IMF warning, MetaMask launches crypto debit card
This week, the LATAM cryptocurrency landscape demonstrated its dynamic nature once more. El Salvador has decided to continue with its Bitcoin purchases, despite the IMF’s warnings, while MetaMask innovates by…