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S&P 500, DJIA Analysis: The Definitive Guide to the Stock Market’s Performance on “Leap Day”

Since 1950, the S&P 500 and DJIA have seen relatively weak performance on Leap Day, with an average decline of -0.1%. Read on for more details!

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February 27, 2024 01:52 PM
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The Santa Claus Rally: Everything Traders Need to Know

The Santa Claus Rally describes the historical tendency of the stock market to climb during the last five trading days of the year and the first two of the new year.

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December 21, 2023 04:35 PM
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Biggest UK companies: your guide to the most-valuable British brands

The United Kingdom – and its benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100 – is home to some world-leading blue-chip businesses. But which are the biggest UK companies of all? Find out with our full list.

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Biggest companies in Australia: your guide to the most-valuable AU brands

Australia is home to some key blue-chip stocks, but which companies dominate the ASX 200 index? Find out with our guide to the biggest companies in Australia.

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What are the most volatile stocks in 2023?

The most volatile stocks can be prized among day traders and others – offering lots of opportunity as well as risk. So, what are the most volatile stocks in 2023?

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October 16, 2023 11:06 AM
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Stock market crash history: past financial bubbles and crises

For traders today, it seems the next financial crisis is never too far off. Let’s examine some of the biggest stock market crashes in history – and what we can learn from them.

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Barca Media spin-off: what does the SPAC mean for FC Barcelona?

FC Barcelona is expected to list its media business in the final quarter of 2023. Find out everything we know about the Barca Media SPAC and what it means for the club.

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August 18, 2023 11:15 AM
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History of the stock market

Stock markets have existed for hundreds of years. This guide covers the development of markets in 1700s Amsterdam to the most recent significant events of modern stock markets.

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What is the biggest company in the world? Your complete guide to blue-chip stocks

Read our complete guide to the world’s trillion-dollar companies by market cap and revenue. Including the biggest companies in the UK and EU, and how to trade blue-chip stocks.

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Equities trading: definition, examples and how to trade

Equities trading is the buying and selling of company shares. There are a few ways you can trade equities, let’s take a look at each below.

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June 9, 2023 12:00 PM
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Stock Market Events

Some of the most influential events affecting the markets

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Mid-cap stocks: should you be trading mid-cap companies?

Mid-cap stocks are often overlooked by traders, but they can be powerful additions to your portfolio. Let’s examine what mid-cap stocks are and how to trade them.

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Tesla shares are crashing in December

If Elon Musk names a new Twitter CEO, maybe he can turn his focus back to Tesla and get the stock price moving higher again!

December 22, 2022 08:50 PM
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Gaming stocks 2022: Your guide to the top video game stocks

After a stellar few years, the video game industry looks set for a slowdown. But which gaming stocks might outperform the sector? Find out here.

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Private companies vs public companies: what are the key differences?

Every company in the world falls into one of two categories: public or private. But only public companies’ shares are available to buy and sell on stock exchanges. Get an in-depth look at differences between the two types of company.

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August 10, 2022 09:30 AM

DAX: EUR/USD parity has big implications for European indices

The recent price action in EUR/USD should serve as a reminder of the importance of the FX market, even if you’re not trading it directly.

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July 12, 2022 08:01 PM
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ServiceTitan IPO: Everything you need to know about ServiceTitan

ServiceTitan, a software company serving home maintenance businesses and field workers is expected to go public this year in the US at an $18b valuation.

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April 26, 2022 03:23 PM

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Tencent reaches Head and Shoulders target on negative news

Tencent Holdings LTD is down nearly 20% over the last 2 days as Chinese Banking officials are set to pass down a record fine

March 15, 2022 06:04 PM
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Starling IPO: Everything you need to know about Starling Bank

British challenger bank Starling is expected to go public within the next one or two years, which could make it one of the hottest London IPOs to watch in 2022. Discover everything we know about the Starling Bank IPO and how the company compares to other FinTechs.

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February 22, 2022 10:30 AM
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ASX200 through a fresh 2022 lens

My first day back in the office today since Christmas Eve, which brings with it the benefits of a recharged battery and a fresh lens to view markets.

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US stocks 2021 year in review: “Big tech” stocks extend their run of dominance

Every single major sector rose this year, led by energy and real estate, and even the lagging consumer staples, utilities and communication services stocks rose by nearly 20% on (a capitalization-weighted) average...

“Retail Week” in focus: WMT, TGT, HD, LOW and more

Between the US, UK, and Canadian retail sales reports, as well as earnings reports from Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD), and Lowes (LOW), it’s pretty clear that next week will be “Retail Week”

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November 12, 2021 06:33 PM
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Stagflation headlines abound: How likely is it and how can traders prepare?

If we do enter a stagflationary environment, there may be relatively few investments that perform well - see what they are and what to avoid!

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October 14, 2021 04:08 PM