Asia-Pacific stocks performed strongly in 2024, with most major markets finishing the year in positive territory. This was driven by central banks easing monetary policies and an AI boom, which particularly benefitted tech stocks. The winners and losers The leader among the pack of major APAC markets was Taiwan’s Taiex.…
The Nifty Smallcap 100 index, a benchmark for the small-cap segment of the NSE in India, has delivered an impressive 23.7% year-to-date as of December 24. This highlights the robust investor interest in small-cap stocks that constitute approximately 5% of the free-float market capitalization of the NSE as of September…
Li Auto (LI) stock price had a difficult year in 2024 as it crashed by over 47% from its yearly high. Its US ADRs were trading at $24.45, giving it a market cap of over $24.4 billion. So, will one of the best Chinese EV companies rebound in 2025? Li…
Pella Funds chief investment officer Jordan Cvetanovski expects select names in China to do well next year even if the country does not make good on its promise of more fiscal stimulus in 2025. The investment firm has taken its exposure to China to well over 10% in recent months.…
Russia’s economy is in trouble with no signs of easing on the horizon. Inflation remains hot, interest rates hit record highs, and war-related spending stretches resources thin. Even Vladimir Putin himself recently admitted that Russia’s economy is overheating and inflation is alarming for the country. Russia’s central bank, tasked with…
The past few years have demonstrated how quickly events can evolve. While some remain unpredictable, others can be anticipated. Ipsos recently conducted a survey involving over 23,700 participants from 33 countries, covering several topics such as technology, the environment, and global security. The Statista report analyses the solid economic data…
The commodity markets in 2024 experienced wild swings from gold prices touching record highs to cocoa emerging as the best performer in the complex. The year saw growing conflicts in the Middle East region, while the Russia-Ukraine continued to rage on, affecting the oil and grains markets. Meanwhile, the US…
Investors have been keenly watching both Honda Motor Co Ltd (TYO: 7267) and Nissan Motor Co Ltd (TYO: 7201) ever since the two legacy car companies announced plans of a merger to create the world’s third-largest automaker. According to Carlos Ghosn, however, Nissan will be on the losing end…
Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has had a turbulent 2024 but the coming year is unlikely to be particularly kind to the world’s largest sportswear brand either, according to Wall Street analysts. Shares of the footwear and apparel company are on track to closing this year with a more than 25%…
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, families gather to watch cherished Christmas movies – It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone, and Love Actually. Yet, one film that consistently divides opinion is Die Hard. The 1988 action-thriller starring Bruce Willis has earned a spot on…