Time for a Portfolio Check

As far as stock performance is concerned, I think we can all agree that 2020 and much of 2021 was an amazing ride. Once the 2020 Covid correction was over and done with, it felt like stocks could only go one way: higher.

Chinese takeaway: place your orders now

Chinese listings in the United States reached a record $12.8 billion already this year, but stocks glowing with potential have taken a particularly hard tumble in recent weeks.

Guacamole Mafia?

As summer brightens our mood, even crime reports are taking a light-hearted (and delicious) turn.

Forget diamonds and gold bars: avocados are the now the prize for organised crime rings.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet three times over the next three months.

Supply chain disruption

As companies strategise to counter the fall-out of COVID-19, our focus is on the automotive industry and our money is on Toyota.

DarkSide ransomware attack

Last week’s cyber-attack on the Colonial Pipeline made headlines with shocking images of US east coast gas stations inundated with cars queuing for fuel, hammering home the vulnerability of today’s tech-driven world.

Inflation Watch

Markets are enjoying a Goldilocks environment at the moment: not too hot and not too cold.

Gradual reopening to encourage a change in eating habits

Summer is approaching, bringing with it the promise of increased economic activity as countries relax restrictions on leisure activities and gatherings.

Epic Battle

Epic Games is taking on Apple in a courtroom challenge that could change the global app economy forever.

Big clubs make the game

As the market continues its recovery, things are looking up for sports fans and the large-scale event supply-chain.