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Can penny stocks help you create long-term wealth?
July 18, 2021 09:45 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Penny stocks are gaining popularity due to less obstacles in market entry and potential to turn very small amounts of money into huge gains. Though penny stocks are mostly traded through OTC transactions, some penny stocks are also trad.....
Why regular physical activity is critical to your mental health
July 18, 2021 12:48 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAlthough the benefits of regular exercise are well-established, most people find it hard to accomplish. Yet, time and again, experts have emphasized the importance of everyday workouts to your physical and mental health. According to 2019 data of th...
Top penny cryptocurrency for crypto lovers in 2021
July 18, 2021 12:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary A penny cryptocurrency represents a digital currency that costs less than a dollar. Although penny cryptocurrencies are a high-risk investment, investors prefer to trade in the long run for a profit. Penny cryptos are less expensive an.....
Famous five of business this week (July 12-16)
July 17, 2021 09:09 AM AEST| By Suhita Poddar1. Admiral Group Plc (LON: ADM) The motor insurance company anticipates higher than expected profits in the first half of 2021. The company’s pretax profits could be in the range of £450 to £500 millio...
Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (July 12-16)
July 17, 2021 09:02 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshFTSE 100 closed in negative territory in the week ended 16 July. Here we are giving the roundup of gainers and losers of every day during the passing week. 12 July 2021 Top riser: Admiral Group Plc (LON: ADM): Motor Insurance company’s st...
US stocks end lower after retail sales boost
July 17, 2021 07:14 AM AEST| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed the week lower on Friday, July 16, as losses in cyclical stocks eclipsed the gains in growth stocks after the commerce department said retail sales rose marginally in June. The S&P 500 was down 0.75% to 4,327.16. The...
No more a carbon sink? How has the Amazon rainforest changed?
July 17, 2021 04:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Amazon rainforest has undergone an unpalatable change – from being the largest absorber of carbon to a source of carbon and other greenhouse gases. Over the past decade, the Amazon has released more carbon dioxide into the atm.....
Four famous commodity experts whose opinion matters
July 17, 2021 04:36 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Analysts actively evaluate and give their recommendations to buy or sell or hold a stock On a broader scale, there are two types of analysts – buy-side and sell-side. Buy side analysts research companies to zero in on investment .....
Ranked: Top five dotcoms raking in the highest revenues
July 17, 2021 04:35 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanBack in 1990s, the mania around the dotcom businesses had gripped the globe. The mania was so extreme that between 1995 and 2000, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index rose by an astounding 400%. The index’s price to earnings (PE) ratio soared...
FTSE 100 Ended Marginally Lower; GCP Student Living Stock Jumped 12.50%
July 17, 2021 04:30 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaUS Markets: Broader indices in the United States traded in red - particularly, the S&P 500 index traded 9.63 points or 0.22 per cent lower at 4,350.40, Dow Jones Industrial Average Index dipped by 87.41 points or 0.25 per cent lower at 34,899.61,...
What are the top 10 advantages of blockchain technology for businesses?
July 17, 2021 12:44 AM AEST| By Jasmine AnandSummary Blockchain technology has come across as a boon for companies and businesses. The growing use of this new-age technology has paved the way for greater opportunities, thereby ensuring enhanced speed, transparency, security, etc. By inco.....
Covid trouble continues: UK sees 36,800 new Delta variant cases
July 17, 2021 12:39 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary Delta variant cases in the United Kingdom increased by 36,800 All the legal restrictions will be lifted from Monday, 19 July The rate of hospitalisation has surged to 4.43 per 100,000 people The unending Covid distress in the Unit.....
5 FTSE shares in news - Cineworld, Rolls Royce, Avast, IAG and Scottish Mortgage
July 17, 2021 12:32 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary UK’s economy is expected to grow in the near term due to the complete lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions and rising vaccination rates. All eyes are now on the last quarter of the year as government plans to end support initi.....
Revolut share: The fintech unicorn and its IPO plans
July 17, 2021 12:16 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshRevolut’s valuation has touched £24 billion in a fresh round of funding, making it the most valuable fintech firm in the UK. Following the news, the company’s chief financial officer Mikko Salovaara has not ruled out the possibili.....
UK Government to levy first-of-its-kind Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax
July 17, 2021 12:06 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary The UK government is considering levying a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax to lower meat and junk food consumption. Taxes raised would help fund free meals for an additional 1.1 million school children. National Food Strategy has urge.....
FTSE 100 trades in positive territory led by aviation and travel stocks
July 16, 2021 10:13 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary FTSE 100 trades in green led by airlines and hotel stock after the US government indicated that it could lift travel restrictions on European citizens. European markets trade in red ahead of next week policy meeting of the Eur.....
All about Bridgepoint’s London IPO
July 16, 2021 10:09 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Bridgepoint Advisers, a private equity firm is coming up with an initial public offer on the London Stock Exchange. The company is aiming for a valuation of £2 billion upon its exchange listing and would use the issue proceed .....
Know what’s latest in the global economic calendar
July 16, 2021 08:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Economies across the globe are actively recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, with major policy changes looming ahead. Improvement in the unemployment figures has cast expectations of inflationary spells in New Zealand and the US. .....
What is considered a micro-cap stock?
July 16, 2021 06:52 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Microcap stocks are considered as equities that normally have a market cap in the range of £50 million to £300 million. Higher risks and more liquidity problems are associated with microcaps when compared with their large-ca.....
Johnson & Johnson recalls 5 sunscreens. Did you know these 4 FTSE companies have also recalled products?
July 16, 2021 06:41 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Sunscreen products by Johnson & Johnson were recalled by Walmart, CVS Health, and Walgreens Boots Alliance. J&J announced that some samples of the product had cancer-causing chemicals. UK supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbur.....