10 Most Profitable Industries in the World in 2020
As industries around the world begin to open after months, let’s take a look at the 10 most profitable industries in the world in 2020 to glean......(read more)
Macroeconomic Predictions
LightArt Bets on Art and Contemporary Design to Succeed in the Branded Real Estate Market
For developers and brands who are getting involved with branded real estate, it is not just about selling a property, it is mostly about highlighting......(read more)
There Won’t Be A Second Wave
I predicted the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic pretty accurately (see the predictions in this article). We took a defensive stance in our portfolio......(read more)
25 States That Get More in Federal Payments than Taxes Paid
Not all states are equal in the United States of America, as evidenced by the 25 states that get more in federal payments than taxes paid. Just a few......(read more)
How and Why You Should Invest in Canadian Stocks
Living a fulfilled life is about making a difference in the world, but we can all admit that being rich is a pretty sweet deal too. It allows us to adopt......(read more)
Neil deGrasse Tyson Loved Alphabet, Jetblue, Snubbed Tesla
American astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, also known as the coolest smartest guy in Manhattan, has a cult following. Neil deGrasse Tyson doesn’t......(read more)
Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Crazy About Amazon: Here is why
American astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, also known as the coolest smartest guy in Manhattan, has a cult following. Neil deGrasse Tyson doesn’......(read more)
The Finnish Casino Industry During Covid-19: A Manual for Survival
The most urgent expectations everyone has right now is for the end of the lockdown. Our regular life has been on hold for so long that any possible change......(read more)
The Casino Industry: What Will Keep It Afloat?
That global markets are in decline comes as no surprise. Every day brings bad news from US, European, and Asian-Pacific markets, and investors say that......(read more)
Time to Consider Herd Immunity For New York City And The Rest Of The Country
Yesterday Governor Cuomo announced one of the worst news I heard all month long. Only 21% of New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in recently......(read more)
Here is the Fastest Way To End Lockdowns
This is the first time in 40 years that the global economic growth numbers will be significantly negative. China, Europe, United States, and India all......(read more)
We Are 100 Times Safer Now Than In Early March: Here is the Math
I started wearing disposable gloves and a mask in early March. Almost everyone was looking at me as if I was some kind of a freak. Today, I don’t wear......(read more)
Hell is Coming: Episode 3
Executive Summary: Three weeks ago I predicted that the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 would reach 20,000 by April 15th. In this article I will tell you......(read more)
Must See COVID-19 Presentation By Two Hedge Fund Managers
Adage Capital’s Phill Gross and Eminence Capital’s Ricky Sandler talk about the COVID-19 pandemic in the following video. I agree with everything......(read more)
There Are At Least 75,000 Coronavirus Infections In India TODAY: 21 Days Not Enough
The new coronavirus disease turned into a global pandemic because this novel virus could spread weeks without detection. There are several data points......(read more)
Hell is Coming and We Sold Out Our National Security For A Few Dollars
Executive Summary: Two weeks ago we predicted that the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 would reach 20,000 by April 15th. The following article explains......(read more)
There Are At Least 500,000 Coronavirus Infections In Turkey Today
COVID-19 turned into a global pandemic because this novel coronavirus could spread weeks without detection. There are several data points that indicate......(read more)
A Hedged Strategy To Play An Oil Market Collapse
In my last post (“Too Late To Hedge“), I wrote that it was too late to hedge market risk, but not too late to go on offense: Go on offense. If you......(read more)
10 Coronavirus Predictions From The Analyst Who Predicted The Coronavirus Crash
I hate to say this but, I told you so. On the morning of February 27th I published an article with the title “Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel......(read more)
Plunge Protection Team Gives You Another Opportunity To Short The Market
Insider Monkey’s mission is to identify the best stocks to buy and sell using the signals that are sent by the best hedge funds and corporate insiders......(read more)
What Will Affect Foreign Exchange Rates The Most In 2020?
The forex market is one that changes regularly and needs careful monitoring to get right. But with a vast amount of political uncertainty and a number......(read more)
US Equities: Resilient Force or Case Study in Denial?
As readers of this blog know, I don’t write much about whether stocks collectively are over or under priced, other than my usual start of the year......(read more)
Money Talks: Scores of US Expats Giving Up Passports for this Reason
The Foreign Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was designed to root out tax evasion by US citizens and permanent residents with certain foreign-based accounts......(read more)
What Affects Foreign Exchange Rates?
Sometimes, you need to send money overseas to someone else for a variety of reasons. However, even if you’ve tried making an international money......(read more)
Here Is A Groundbreaking Investment Idea For Hedge Fund, Fixed Income and Gold Investors
Hedge funds aren’t what they used to be. They used to be exclusive investment vehicles where wealthy investors could generate double digit alpha with......(read more)
8 Essential Steps In Real Estate Investing
What’s real estate investing? It’s the process of buying, owning, managing, renting and selling real estate to generate revenue. There are......(read more)
How to Safely Apply For Online Loans
Applying for a loan is easier now more than ever. If you’re looking for a loan, the internet has now become the ideal place to look. One of the best......(read more)
How To Use A Trust Deed To Write Off Unaffordable Debts
Ask someone if they know what a Scottish Trust Deed is and you’ll get one of two responses. They’ll either think it has something to do with the property......(read more)
Tips for Trading The ASX 200 Index
Since its launch in 2000, the ASX 200 has been recognized as “the institutional investable benchmark” in Australia. Its large size and liquidity is......(read more)
What is an S-Corp and Why Should You Care?
Let’s face it, the only times you will ever think about the structure of your company is when you are starting a new business, bringing on shareholders......(read more)
The Top 3 Biggest Trade Deals in History
Trade agreements are pushing the global economy ahead – this is a fact that few economists dare to argue. No matter if it’s Donald Trump&#......(read more)
Fed Chairman Powell Meets Trump for a “Private Dinner”. How Does the Market Digest this Relationship?
A potentially explosive “private dinner” between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome “Jay” Powell shook......(read more)
Turbulence in European Financial Markets Following British Government’s Failure to Pass a Brexit Deal
Since June 2016, Europe (and the rest of the world) has been facing one major uncertainty – Brexit. On June 23, voters in the UK chose for the country......(read more)
Nelson Peltz, PPG, PG, GE: What Trump Gives Trump Takes Away
Most of the time investors don’t get hurt badly when they don’t pay attention to macro developments. That’s because business cycles......(read more)
How High Can Bank of America Stock Go?
Financial stocks are on the cusp of a momentous year ahead. Barring the February 2018 market correction, banking and financial stocks are on the way up......(read more)
3 Blockchain Dating Apps Vying to Change the Game for Tinder and the Rest
Online dating is big business for publicly-traded Wall Street companies, private firms operating in the space, and small businesses offering ancillary......(read more)
The Effects of FOMC Gains: Friend or Foe of the Dollar?
Towards the end of June 2017, the dollar appeared to be somewhat in jeopardy as the Euro reached a two year high against it. Matters reached a head on......(read more)
10 Countries With The Highest 10-Year Bond Yields Today
Which are the countries with the highest 10-year bond yields today? Any book or article on long-term investing will usually suggest diversifying a portfolio......(read more)
Top 15 OECD Countries with Highest Current Account Surpluses in 2017
Which are the OECD countries with highest current account surpluses in 2017? If you are looking for which country has the largest trade deficit, that......(read more)
Is The Oil Market Set to Crash?
The price of a barrel of oil is vitally important. From individual consumers filling up their car through to the whole economic strength of countries......(read more)
Equities Are Breaking Away from Currency Market Volatility
The stock markets and the forex markets have an interesting relationship in which movements in the equities markets could provide clues on possible movements......(read more)
Canadian Billionaire Prem Watsa’s Top Picks and New Bets for Current Quarter
Billionaire Prem Watsa, one of Canada’s most prominent investors, is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial......(read more)
A Look at Hedge Funds’ Favorite Defense Stocks Amid U.S. Decision to Lift Arms Ban on Vietnam
President Barack Obama announced Monday that the United States is lifting a long-lasting ban on the sale of military equipment to Vietnam. The U.S. president......(read more)
Five Tech Giants Betting Big on India: Amazon, Facebook & Others
India, whose economy has been boosted by lower energy prices in recent years, has overtaken China as the fastest-growing large economy in the world. The......(read more)
Five Indian Stocks Hedge Funds Love the Most
India has surpassed China as the fastest growing major economy across the entire world, after seeing its economy expand 7.3% in 2015. According to Delhi......(read more)
Sohn Conference: Jim Chanos on Shorting Elon Musk, Valeant, and Alibaba
Is there anyone in the investment community who hasn’t heard about famed short-seller Jim Chanos? Highly unlikely! Mr. Chanos, founder and manager of......(read more)
Kyle Bass Slashes Portfolio to Short the Yuan
Kyle Bass of Hayman Capital, widely known for betting against subprime mortgages and earning hundreds of millions of dollars from that bet, is making......(read more)
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Betting on Three High-Growth Stocks and Two Strong Banking Stocks
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller, founder of the legendary hedge fund Duquesne Capital Management, is widely-known for his brilliant British pound short......(read more)
Billionaire Dan Loeb Grows Bearish on the Market As Short Positions Outpace His Conviction Buys
Billionaire investor Dan Loeb, the founder of activist hedge fund Third Point LLC, discussed the performance of his investment firm, including the broader......(read more)
Impressions From Billionaire Carl Icahn’s Discussion At The DealBook Conference
Billionaire Carl Icahn is one of the most feared activist investors on Wall Street and Insider Monkey had the pleasure to hear him speak at the DealBook......(read more)
