Almost overnight, the banking industry around the world transitioned from a physical to a digital reality. Digital banking penetration surged by 10 to 20% in Europe early in the pandemic. During the shutdowns, European banks lowered branch capacity by 20 to 30 percent. Almost overnight, the banking industry around the world transitioned from a physical to a digital one. Digital banking penetration in Europe surged by 10% to 20% early in the pandemic. During the shutdowns, European banks cut branch capacity by 20% to 30%. Insider Monkey discusses the list of the 10 best European bank stocks to buy now.…
Author: Isabelle Acosta
On the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Stanley Druckenmiller is ranked 231st. At Duquesne Capital, he oversees approximately $3.4 billion in assets. His hedge fund’s top assets are all in the technology sector, with an emphasis on Apple and Google. Between March and June of this year, the value of Duquesne Capital’s portfolio fell by nearly $400 million. The fund made 16 new stock purchases, 10 additional stock purchases, and 28 stock sales. The fund’s top five holdings account for more than 40% of the total portfolio. Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the 10 stocks Stanley Druckenmiller is dumping. The tenth…
Morgan Stanley predicted a $1 trillion hit to the travel industry in December 2020. When processes will be normalized is still up in the air. Domestic travel appears to be safe in the first half of 2021, but business trips and gatherings are typically conducted virtually. Despite the lockdown, demand for international travel has increased in China, with 41% of respondents looking forward to visits abroad. According to McKinsey and Company, the high-income category has lost their employment but not their freedom to fly (McKinsey). COVID-delta is causing a stir in the business once more. At the earliest, Australia will…
The aerospace sector is responsible for the development and production of airplanes, rockets, and missiles that can operate in both the Earth’s atmosphere and space. Because military applications are where the real money is, the majority of the companies on our list are focused on them. From $736.36 billion in 2020 to $774.54 billion in 2021, the worldwide aerospace and defense industry is predicted to expand. In 2020, North America accounted for 35% of the global aerospace & defense market, Asia Pacific accounted for 29%, and Africa was the smallest area. Insider Monkey takes a look at the 15 most…
Global entertainment and media revenue fell by 3.8 percent in 2019, from $2.1 trillion in 2019 to $2.1 trillion in 2020. Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2021–2025, on the other hand, predicts that the global entertainment sector will grow from here on out. Film, television, radio, and print media make up the entertainment sector. Streaming services are the most recent advancement in the entertainment sector. We can now binge-watch our favorite episodes and movies thanks to services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and a slew of others. In 2026, global sales from over-the-top television episodes…
Cathie Wood, the founder of Ark Investment Management, is optimistic about Bitcoin and Spotify. Last year, five of Ark Invest’s six funds returned more than 100 percent. Due to a shift toward value equities, the great stock picker was left out in the cold in the first part of this year. The $55 billion hedge fund’s creator appears to be confident in her unique strategy of investing in innovative technologies. Following its initial public offering, the well-known ETF manager initiated a massive $1.4 billion investment in the largest US cryptocurrency exchange. Insider Monkey digs into Cathie Wood’s top ten stock…
The COVID-19 epidemic was a major player in this tale. In 2020, more than ten million Americans will have established a brokerage account. Nearly six million Americans downloaded an online trading program in January 2021, at the height of a GameStop short squeeze crisis. These small-time investors plan their moves on social media sites like Reddit. Around Wall Street, Reddit communities have grown in popularity. Last year, individual investors accounted for more than 20% of total stock trading. Apple Inc. AMD, Tesla, and Chewy, Inc. are among the top trending stocks on Reddit. Here is the list of the 10…
Hedge fund assets under management reached a new high of $3.6 trillion in 2020. This was due to performance, according to investment bank Barclays, because withdrawals in the first half of the year were not offset by inflows in the second half. According to Barclays, hedge funds are expected to raise $30 billion from investors this year. This would be hedge funds’ first annual net inflow since 2017. Amazon.com, UnitedHealth Group, and Nuance Communications are among the equities that are currently attracting the interest of elite hedge funds. Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the 10 stocks getting the attention…
An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, is a type of investment that can provide investors with a number of advantages. These funds provide the same diversification benefits as mutual funds, but they are also as easy to invest in and trade as normal equities. Furthermore, depending on the type of ETF, some funds have lower fees and different risk levels than others. The worldwide exchange-traded fund business has been able to maintain momentum. The ETF business owned about $4 trillion worth of worldwide assets as of 2017. Positive net inflows added another $5.2 billion to the increase of assets under management.…
ETFs are securities that track indexes, sectors, commodities, or other assets that are actively sold and exchanged on a stock exchange like conventional equities. These funds are among the strongest investment options available to investors, particularly those seeking mutual fund-like strategies. According to the New York Stock Exchange, there will be 2,567 exchange-traded funds listed in the United States by the end of the second quarter of 2021. The ETF industry’s tremendous growth was emphasized in the first quarter of this year, when 127 new ETFs were introduced and 24 new issuers entered the market. Insider Monkey takes a look…
Materials companies work to identify, develop, and process raw materials for a variety of industries and sectors. The materials industry’s products are the first link in the supply chain for a variety of items. Mining, chemicals, construction, agriculture, and forestry are some of the most important industries. Rather than the price preference of the entity that produces them, commodities are exchanged at standardized prices. The mining industry in the United States contributes 1% of the country’s GDP. With a market value of $1515.65 billion in 2021, the construction sector is predicted to rise by 15.6 percent. Insider Monkey explores the…
The COVID-19 epidemic was a major player in this tale. In 2020, more than ten million Americans will have established a brokerage account. Nearly six million Americans downloaded an online trading program in January 2021, at the height of a GameStop short squeeze crisis. These small-time investors plan their moves on social media sites like Reddit. Around Wall Street, Reddit communities have grown in popularity. Last year, individual investors accounted for more than 20% of total stock trading. Apple Inc., AMD, Tesla, and Chewy, Inc. are among the top trending stocks on Reddit. Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the…