Traditionally, retirement has been viewed as a time for relaxing, enjoying the fruits of your labor, and taking a break from work. It is likely, however, that retirement will look very different in the future. Here, we will analyze some of the trends shaping retirement’s future. In addition, we will offer some predictions about the...
Category: Investments
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Rising National Debt, Fewer Workers And Slower Growth Since 2001 – Why?
For weekend reading, Gary Alexander, senior writer at Navellier & Associates, offers the following commentary: Something more dramatic than the loss of 3,000 American lives happened on September 11, 2001. We seem to have lost our nerve and taken leave of our financial senses. We launched a series of costly wars in Afghanistan and Iraq...
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Cryptocurrency Is Still Revolutionizing Fundraising
The state of fundraising is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of cryptocurrency. Traditional methods of raising funds often involve lengthy processes and intermediaries, leading to inefficiencies and delays. The emergence of cryptocurrency, however, has transformed the landscape by providing a streamlined and decentralized approach. Cryptocurrency enables individuals and organizations to raise funds directly...
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Electric Vehicles And Green Deals Are Now At The Center Of The Political Debate – And It’s Not For Good Reasons
Despite experiencing record sales during much of the first half of the year, electric vehicles (EVs) are now being pulled to the center of the political debate, as the run-up to the 2024 presidential election begins to intensify. During the second quarter of the year, a record-shattering 300,000 fully electric battery-operated vehicles hit American roads,...
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Adobe’s New Products, Pricing Overshadow FQ3 Earnings
Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) shares traded modestly lower in early Friday trade after the software company reported results for its third fiscal quarter. While Adobe’s FQ3 earnings came in just ahead of the average analyst estimate, as well as revenue guidance, it seems that investors were more encouraged by this week’s announcement about new GenAI products and...
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S&P 500 Slides – Absorbing Interest Rate Shock
S&P 500 and all its sectors slid yesterday without as much as a brief visit to 4,420s at the open – straight down through yesterday given 4,385 premium level, with Russell 2000 showing no signs of life. 10y yield of 4.50% has been reached, risk assets repricing is underway, and this is how I view...
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Investment Research Budgets Slide Again Despite Imminent Rebundling Freedoms
The average research budget has decreased a further 6.5% Payments to the top ten brokers in the average research budget increased to 54.6%, from 53.9% in 2022 Impact of M&A – Acquired brokers’ pricing decreases 6% on average, 12 months after acquisition London, 21 September 2023: Substantive Research, the research discovery and research spend analytics...
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The Bank Of England Must Stop Not Just Pause Rate Hikes
The Bank of England’s recent decision to pause interest rate hikes has been met with relief, but it should go further and stop hikes altogether – and clearly communicate this, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organizations. The warning from Nigel Green, chief executive of...
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The Fed Remains Data-Dependent
In his podcast addressing the markets today, Louis Navellier offered the following commentary. Data-Dependent Fed The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement was dovish, despite the fact that the FOMC signaled that one more Fed rate hike is possible. A survey of the FOMC members revealed that 7 members did not want to increase key...
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How To Start A Business The Frugal Way
Starting a business is a heady endeavor, with many associated costs. Once your business is launched, there are ongoing costs to consider at every turn, too. When launching and running a business, there are many ways to operate in a frugal and sustainable way. Conserving resources has multiple benefits for the business and the environment....