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Should long-term investors may see an opportunity in share price weakness.The stock market came roaring back after selling off earlier this year. In 2025, the S&P 500 index has returned 14.4% through Nov. 7. Technology stocks have received a lot of attention, particularly those connected to generative artificial intelligence. And many have had outsize gains, like Nvidia’s share price appreciation of 40.1%. However, other sectors have lagged. For instance, the S&P 500 financials sector has underperformed the overall index with a 9% increase this year. Can you find bargains within the group? Within the financials sector, let’s take a look…

New distributor The PetFellas has announced its latest brand partnership, which will see the UK launch of German premium dog and cat nutrition brand Platinum. Platinum is known for its proprietary cooking methods including Fleischsaftgarung (FSG), and offers a range of dog and cat foods made with at least 70% fresh meat. The brand is present in over 40 markets worldwide, and The PetFellas will serve as the exclusive UK distributor to the independent pet channel from January 2026. Gerard O’Mahony, director of The PetFellas, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Platinum to our growing portfolio. Their commitment to quality,…

The cheapest holiday months are coming – here’s where travel experts suggest you go and when Colder weather doesn’t mean you have to put travel plans on ice. In fact, winter getaways are the cheapest, particularly in January and February. And with more than 50 direct flights to new destinations this season, you could explore lesser-known places before they become popular and expensive. For some insider tips on how to escape the winter blues without depressing your bank balance, the Money team has spoken to travel experts Sean Tipton, from the Association of British Travel Agents, and Alan French, chief holidays officer at…

The Delhi High Court has prima facie observed that the Delhi Development Authority cannot levy GST on conversion of property from leasehold to freehold.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain observed,“Prime facie, it clearly appears that conversion is nothing but a part of the process of sale of the immovable property by the DDA to purchasers and GST would not be liable to be charged on such conversion in terms of Section 7(2) of the CGST Act itself.”The bench also reasoned that Section 7(2) of the CGST Act exempts immovable property from the domain of supply…

Momentum trading: ’skews me – Risk.net Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content An attractive characteristic of momentum strategies is that they generate a distribution of trading returns that is positively skewed. This can mean fewer winning than losing trades, but still positive expected returns. Richard Martin and David Zou derive explicit formulas for the skewness of the trading returns, for certain simple types of model, and show that it has a characteristic term structure In a very interesting paper, Potters & Bouchaud (2005) point out that the question: “what fraction of your trades are winning?”, often asked…

This article was written byFollowAs of 2025, I’ve got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies so far. I would say my favorite type of company to…

Last Updated:November 15, 2025, 10:42 ISTBoth options invest in the same mutual fund scheme—the only difference lies in the route of investmentMutual FundsMany first-time investors experiment with different investment avenues—some choose stocks, while others gravitate toward mutual funds. For beginners, it’s important to understand that mutual funds come in two broad categories based on how you invest: regular mutual funds and direct mutual funds.Regular mutual funds are purchased through a distributor or advisor, while direct mutual funds can be bought directly from the fund house or through digital platforms such as Groww or Zerodha (Coin).Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds: What’s…

PowerCo Utilities is proud to celebrate its first-ever Best of the Boro win, taking home the title of Best Electrician. Founded in 2020 by Geoffrey and Cristle Chaney, the company has quickly built a reputation for reliable service, expert craftsmanship, and community commitment.Specializing in underground and overhead lighting, PowerCo Utilities is more than just a utility contractor. They are a company that puts people and safety first. “I believe our company was voted Best in the Boro because we put people first. We don’t just install street lights. We create safe, reliable, and welcoming environments. Our team takes pride in providing…

Global markets tumbled on Thursday and Friday as investors grappled with mounting economic uncertainty in both the US and the UK, raising fresh fears of a potential recession in the world’s largest economies.US stocks erased roughly $1 trillion in value on Thursday, with major indices posting steep declines. The S&P 500 fell 1.66% to 6,737.49, the Nasdaq dropped 2.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.7% to 47,457.22. Experts at Kalshi, an exchange and prediction market, pointed to a string of high-profile developments as contributing to volatility. In a post on X, Kalshi wrote: “Slowly, then all at once:…

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s Weekly Round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s Round-up is exclusively supported by BMI, a global leader in performing rights management, dedicated to supporting songwriters, composers and publishers and championing the value of music.This week, Deezer revealed it’s receiving around 50,000 AI-generated tracks daily, accounting for 34% of all tracks delivered to the platform each day.Meanwhile, Spotify launched a pilot of its ‘Premium Platinum’ tier across five markets, including India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.Elsewhere,…