Global equity markets finished the year on a tear as investors gained confidence that inflation had abated and interest rate hikes were in the rear vision mirror. There was a clear bifurcation however, with the bounce led by a small number of suspects (we’re looking...
Market Movers: How the Magnificent Seven Are Faring in 2024 6/2/2024 As we highlighted in our previous article back in November, the so-called “Magnificent 7” contributed a substantial proportion of the S&P 500 gains during 2023. Come the beginning of 2024, it was...
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On the Road to Tomorrow: Charting the Course of Self-Driving Cars 14/12/2023 The advent of transformative technologies often begins inconspicuously, much like the early days of motorised carts and airplanes. Initially, the investigation of horseless carriages in 1886,...
Semiconductors: Powering the Future of Technology and Investment 30/11/2023 At the heart of today's digital revolution lies the semiconductor, a critical component driving the waves of technological advancements and innovation. With the intersection of...
From Doom to Boom: The Story of 2023’s Economic Surprises 23/11/2023 As we highlighted in last week’s article “The Power of Positive Thinking,” 2023 began with many dire predictions about the economy and asset prices. So far, these forecasts have not borne fruit, with...
The Power of Positive Thinking 16/11/2023 Economist Paul Samuelson is famously quoted as saying that the stock market has predicted nine out of the last five recessions. While somewhat satirical, this quip demonstrates how poor investors and economists are at...
Private Credit: Your Questions Answered 9/11/2023 Private credit, commonly referred to as private debt or non-bank lending, is a growing asset class garnering increasing attention from investors. Historically, this was space dominated by the big banks....
Moment of Truth for the Magnificent Seven 2/11/2023 The U.S.-listed technology giants have been long-time investor favourites, and with good reason–they have dominant businesses with large addressable markets and incredible financial metrics. They have also...
US Tailwinds: How Investors Can Ride the Next $1.25 Trillion Wave 26/10/2023 It is no secret that infrastructure in the United States has long been in need of upgrading and repair. There are countless images and videos showing crumbling highways, overrun and...
Why You Need to Invest in Private Credit Today 26/10/2023 The stars are aligning for a golden era in private credit. The recent flurry of interest rate hikes across the globe has returned fixed income to the fore as investors earn meaningful income without...
Behind the Deals: Takeover Strategies 12/10/2023 In our previous article, we delved deep into the allure of corporate takeovers, highlighting how buyers—both strategic and financial—are perpetually hunting for golden opportunities from their competitors,...
