TSMC: A look back at what has changed  

Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, recently spoke at Goldman Sachs stating that in order “to outperform you must hold a position different from the crowd”, adding that it will most likely make heads turn and cause controversy. With that said, there are currently few companies that spark as much controversy andContinue reading TSMC: A look back at what has changed  “

Will Cruise Lines ever set sail again?

It has been just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic began to wreak havoc across the globe, devastating businesses, in particular, the travel industry. Both airlines and cruise lines experienced the true severity of the financial implications that followed when their entire businesses came to a dramatic halt. Since then, airlines have managed toContinue reading “Will Cruise Lines ever set sail again?”

A look inside the lifeline of big tech: TSMC

Phones, computers, medical devices, and nearly all types of electrical devices have one thing in common aside from being an essential part of modern society: they all require a processor. Although they may not all need to be of the highest performance, those that do, are made in Taiwan, but more specifically made by TaiwanContinue reading “A look inside the lifeline of big tech: TSMC”

Siemens: an overview and what’s next for the industry giant

What is Siemens? Siemens AG (FWB: SIE), founded in 1847  by inventor Werner von Siemens, is a multinational conglomerate company which is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It is the largest manufacturing company in Europe, employing around 385,000 in over 200 countries worldwide. Its primary business sectors consist of Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities,Continue reading “Siemens: an overview and what’s next for the industry giant”

The Weekly Rundown – 25 September 2020

Monday The week started with heavy turbulence as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) crashed 700 points with all the major U.S indices and European markets heavily declining into the red.  Market volatility arose due to an increase in global COVID-19 cases, increasing the likelihood of a second lockdown. Additionally, Congress has not yetContinue reading “The Weekly Rundown – 25 September 2020”

Don’t depart from dividends!

The rebound of U.S stocks from their March lows to now just off their all-time highs has been the fastest since 1933. The S&P 500 alone has gained over 51% since the pandemic induced sell-off which saw a 20% crash in March. Despite a recent pullback, the stock market has had a powerful uptrend thatContinue reading “Don’t depart from dividends!”