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Fundamental analysis vs technical analysis: what’s the difference?
The key difference between fundamental analysis and technical analysis is that fundamental analysis relies on assessing the business’s fundamental qualities and prospects whereas technical analysis relies on studying charts to determine price action. We’ll go
What is a commodity supercycle
A commodity supercycle is an extended boom and bust period in commodities with prices rising or falling significantly above or below their usual trends. Supercycles can last for long periods of time and including over
Best UK Stocks to Buy Right Now (January 2023 Update)
Many investors want to know the best stocks to buy right now in the UK. However, many lose money because they don’t know what to look for when investing on the London Stock Exchange. This
What is a Profit Warning? Here’s What it Means
A profit warning is an official statement to the stock exchange from a publicly listed company that says that it will report full-year profits materially below management or market expectations. Investors typically use a company’s
Bid-Ask Spread: Everything Traders Need to Know
The bid-ask spread, also known as the bid-offer spread, is an often-overlooked cost of intraday trading (day trading). This article will help you get to grips with exactly what the bid-ask spread is and does.
What is an Open Offer: Everything You Need to Know
An open offer is when a company gives shareholders an offer to purchase additional shares (or other securities) at a discount. The number of shares they can purchase is always in proportion to their existing
Best Index Tracker Funds UK for 2023
If you want to invest in the stock market but don’t want the risk or time involved for individual stocks, then passive stock market index trackers may be perfect for you. This guide will show you the options.
What is a Share Buyback and Why Do Companies Do it?
In this article, we’re going to look at what a share buyback is, how they work, why companies do them, and whether investors benefit. When companies have built up surplus cash, they have three options.
Warrants vs Options: What’s the Difference?
Warrants and options can be confusing to investors. This means they miss out on potentially lucrative opportunities. Warrants and options which are often referred to as ‘stock warrants’ and ‘stock options’ are two terms you
The Market Cycle: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the market cycle isn’t easy, even for experienced stock buyers and traders who work in the market every day. Cycles vary in length depending on your goals with each phase presenting a unique challenge
When to Sell Stocks and Shares
Selling stocks and shares in an investment portfolio is an age-old problem for everyone who deals in financial markets. Fear and uncertainty constantly play with emotions, forcing us to ask ourselves if we should sell
Uranium Bull Market: Why Are Uranium Stocks Going Up?
Investors are starting to position themselves for the coming uranium bull market. Cash is now actively flowing into a sector that has been unloved for almost a decade. Uranium’s recent rally has started to gain
What is a Rights Issue? Everything You Need To Know
Rights issues are often misunderstood by private investors. The problem is that there’s little information about rights issues in clear and easy to understand language. In this article, I will explain what rights issues are
What Affects Share Prices? And How are Stock Prices Determined?
There are many factors that determine share prices. Many of these factors are ignored by private investors and so they miss out on moves. Share prices often move for specific reasons and if you know
