The DAX is an index made up of some of the largest companies within Germany listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The companies listed on the DAX must meet specific criteria – a testament to the high quality these companies display. The DAX data over a period of 42 years – is relatively linear (inc. […]
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Moderna set to surge after producing positive trial results for COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna announced this morning that their interim Phase 1 data for COVID-19 vaccine has shown positive results. The company has been heavily watched by investors and speculators alike – as their vaccine (mRNA-1273) continues to show positive signs. The announcement confirmed the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) are in support of the companies phase […]
Novavax look to be the COVID-19 vaccine winner after surging 120%.
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) is set to surge come market open with pre-market up 13% (at the time of writing). Novavax captured the wallets of investors last week when they received $384 million in vaccine funding from CEPI. This week NVAX is expected to captivate investors with a new all time-high. Which seems achievable especially if last […]
Quidel stock to pounce after FDA approves rapid antigen COVID-19 test?
The Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency use of Quidel Corporations (NASDAQ:QDEL) rapid antigen testing for use across the country. In recent weeks, antigen testing for COVID-19 has sparked speculation amongst investors – being marked as one of the biggest opportunities in our current market. This year alone has seen Quidel stock reach all […]
The Financially Savvy – connecting investors through instagram
Hello everyone, I am a day trader, equity investor and the proud founder of @thefinanciallysavvy, an Instagram page dedicated to enriching lives worldwide by spreading and reinforcing financial education. Here’s the short story of how I turned my hobby into my passion. My first encounter with the financial markets probably resembles yours. Have you ever […]
Why Activision is one of the hottest US stocks right now
Activision Blizzard (NASDA:ATVI) is a well-known video game holding company based in California. You may know them from their infamous franchises of Call of Duty and Overwatch. Like Netflix and Roku, Activision has seen a huge surge in sales as more people are forced in doors. The stock itself has remained somewhat strong as investors prepare […]
Warren Buffett sells $6 Billion in US airline stocks – what this means for Delta, AAL, LUV and UAL investors?
The Godfather of investing – Warren Buffett announced on Saturday that he had sold $6 Billion in US airline stocks. The news came as Buffett announced to the press that his infamous Berkshire Hathaway fund had decided to cut ties with the US airline industry. Buffett explained that after consideration he had decided buying into […]
Gilead prepared to surge after FDA approval of COVID-19 treatment Remdesivir
Trump announced on Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared the emergency use of Remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment. Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) will play a vital role in producing 1.5 million doses for patients across the US suffering critical complications from COVID-19. The now infamous Remdesivir has made headlines over the past […]
Boeing falls out on $4.2 billion Embraer deal – aircraft giant hasn’t been this cheap since 2016
Boeing Co’s (NYSE:BA) deal with the Brazilian Aircraft maker Embraer SA (BVMF: EMBR3) has fallen out after companies failed to finalise deal by dead-line. After years of discussion, Boeing had planned to acquire a controlling portion of Embraer’s airline manufacturing branch. The deal would see Boeing take control of the single aisle market share that is currently lead […]
NIPNO – National Industry Professionals Networking/Referral Opportunities
Picture this. You are brand new to your industry – No experience, no network, and no prospects. How on earth are you supposed to get ahead…? I will be honest with you; it is a uphill never-ending battle that will test even the strongest among us. Just like the old saying goes, “One step forward, […]
How Gilead drove a US rally based on optimism.
The Dow Jones rallied upwards of 700 points on Friday as Gilead’s (NASDAQ:GILD) “Wonder Drug” has shown promising results according to a Chicago University source. The video of Infectious Disease Professor Kathleen Mullane, goes into some detail over the success of Remdesivir in recent trials with patients reporting fast recoveries from COVID-19. Now if you […]
BREAKING: NASDAQ stock shows “100% survival rate” on new COVID-19 treatment
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: PSTI) has made groundbreaking progress in the treatment for COVID-19 in treating severely ill patients. Pluristem uses PLX stem therapy on patients that have critical complications due to COVID-19. The Israeli based biotech released a statement on Monday : confirming they had been cleared by the FDA to proceed with the […]
WORX makes breakthrough deal on COVID-19 testing – is it too late to invest?
SCworx Corp (WORX: NASDAQ) had a historical day yesterday opening from $2.25 and catapulting itself to highs of $14.00 before closing the ride at $12.02. It is remarkably rare to see gains at this level over one day. The sublime increase came after Scworx Corp announced they had received a purchase “provision” for 48 million […]
Gilead Sciences wonder drug showing promise in the COVID-19 battle
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) has made promising progress in the treatment of COVID-19 with their drug Remdesivir. The US Bio-tech giant conducted a trial with 53 patients with COVID-19 in the US, Canada and Europe. All 53 patients were considered to have severe complications due to the virus, all needing respiratory support. “The majority of patients […]
Warren Buffett’s firm sells nearly 13 million shares in Delta Airlines
In these unprecedented times, we are beginning to see a trend forming amongst investors in the international markets. Investor confidence is beginning to decay as Unemployment rates spike and companies begin to double down on liquidity solutions and slimming cost. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway had reportedly sold $314 million USD of Delta Airways (NYSE: DAL) […]
Is Luckin Coffee a good investment after a 80% fall yesterday?
Luckin Coffee (NASDAQ:LK) is a Chinese coffee house chain that formed in 2017. The company has a $1.75 Billion market cap, making it one of the biggest Coffee Corporations in China. The company was trading around the $30 mark (NASDAQ) through February with investors confident that the Chinese giant would survive. It wasn’t until news broke […]
Are Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises a viable long term investment?
The global shutdown of the transportation and tourism industry has lead to some of the biggest Cruise lines across the globe halting operations until further notice. Subsequently, these Cruise line giants have lost almost 2/3 of their share value since February. Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) and Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) both share a market cap north of […]
What The Big Short taught us about our current crisis?
Whether you’re a stock market whiz or just a fan of Hollywood’s finest actors, it’s unlikely you haven’t already seen the 2015 Blockbuster “The Big Short”. The movie tells the story of the 2007-08 GFC crisis, featuring cameos by big celebrities such as Margot Robbie and Anthony Bourdain. The movie aims to educate everyday people […]
How “Wolf of Wallstreet” Star built a $240 million empire from Ethical Investments
Leonardo DiCaprio is a renowned actor known for starring in blockbusters such as Titanic, Shutter Island and more recently playing the role of Jordan Belfort in “Wolf of Wallstreet”. Ironically enough, Leonardo’s character in “Wolf of Wallstreet” depicts a Stock Broker from Long Island, that pleaded guilty to securities fraud and money laundering. In reality, Leonardo […]
Have investors jumped the gun on the recent market surge?
The biggest question we have been asked from our members is – “when is the best time to take advantage on the stock market?” Now, with so many opinions and a vast range of historical data, I will break down the situation into 400 words or less. Now our role at YIG is not to […]