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Stocks and risk factors

China’s Biggest Chipmaker SMIC and its First Day of Trade

It was a difficult day for the stocks in the Asia Pacific, investors reacted to the information about the economic data than came from China. Importantly, mainland Chinese stocks led losses among the region’s main markets. The Shanghai Composite fell 4.5% to about 3,210.10. At the same time, the Shenzhen Component dropped 5.372% to end …

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Goldman Sachs and main challenges

Bank’s Biggest Earnings Outperformance in Nearly a Decade

The coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate headlines. This is not surprising as it has created a lot of problems. In other news, this week, Goldman Sachs released information about the second-quarter earnings. Notably, Goldman Sachs generated $2.42 billion in profit or $6.26 a share, while analysts expected a profit of $3.78 a share. Interestingly, the …

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New York-based bank and interesting details

Goldman Sachs Reported Better than Expected Results

On Wednesday, New York-based bank released information about the second-quarter earnings. Notably, earnings surpassed expectations as its reliance on trading and investment helped to mitigate problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In the second quarter, Goldman Sachs generated $2.42 billion in profit or $6.26 a share. Importantly, this result surpassed expectations. Analysts expected a profit …

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JPMorgan Chase and analysts

Biggest U.S. Bank by Assets and its Q2 Earnings Results

On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase became the first major lender to report earnings for the second quarter that ended in June. Importantly, the bank’s profit for that quarter surpassed analysts’ expectations on record trading revenue, bolstered by surging volatility as well as the Federal Reserve’s actions to boost credit markets. JPMorgan Chase posted earnings of $4.69 …

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Coronavirus pandemic and PepsiCo

PepsiCo, its Quarterly Revenue and Coronavirus Pandemic

Companies around the world are trying to adapt to the new reality and world-famous company PepsiCo is not an exception. On Monday, the company reported that its quarterly revenue fell as fewer customers bought its drinks at restaurants or convenience stores. The governments implemented various measures to limit the spread of the virus. Hopefully, its …

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Markets and ongoing situation

How Investor Sentiment Affected Stocks Across the Region

Chinese stocks continued to strengthen their positions for several days in a row. However, mainland Chinese stocks fell on Friday.  Moreover, stocks dropped across the Asia Pacific as investors analyzed the situation regarding the growing number of coronavirus cases around the globe. Let’s have a look at the mainland Chinese stocks. The Shanghai Composite dropped …

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Stocks and interesting details

National Bureau of Statistics and Stocks in Asia

China’s National Bureau of Statistics released information about inflation data for June. According to this information, the producer price index dropped 3% year-on-year. However, that result is lower than expected. Analysts had expected the produced price index to fall by 3.2%. In the meantime, the consumer price index grew by 2.5% compared to the same …

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Stock markets and China

How Stocks Reacted to Chinese Inflation Data

It is worth noting that, China is the world’s largest manufacturing economy and exporter of goods. However, the coronavirus that emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan, caused serious damage not only for the local but the global economy in general. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring the situation in the country. On Thursday, stocks …

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Stocks and main challenges

Mainland Chinese Stocks and China Securities Journal

It was a positive day for mainland Chinese stocks. Moreover, stocks in mainland China saw robust gains this week, while the Shanghai Composite jumping nearly 6% on Monday. Interestingly, stocks benefited from the article published by the state-owned China Securities Journal. According to this front-page editorial, investors should look forward to the wealth effect of …

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Coronavirus Vaccine and its Impact on the Global Economy

Operation Warp Speed, Novavax, and Coronavirus

The purpose of “Operation Warp Speed” is to boost access to vaccines and treatments. The U.S. government allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to achieve this goal. Most importantly, the government awarded $1.6 billion as part of this program to Novavax. Authorities are ready to do whatever it takes to cope with the coronavirus pandemic …

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