Stocks
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Behavioral Finance
What is the VIX (fear index) and why does it matter?
In the world of investing, there’s a constant battle between two powerful emotions: greed and fear. Greed drives markets to…
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What are illiquid stocks and why should you avoid them?
In the world of investing, we spend a lot of time analyzing what to buy. We research companies, study growth…
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What happens to stocks when a company declares bankruptcy?
For any investor, it’s the nightmare scenario. A company you’ve invested in, a business you believed in, announces the worst…
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Why do investors love penny stocks?
In the vast and often serious world of investing, there exists a wild, unregulated frontier that operates more like a…
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How global events like oil shocks influence US stocks
In our interconnected world, the idea that a political conflict or a production decision half a world away can directly…
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What happens to stocks during hyperinflation?
In the world of finance, we often talk about inflation in measured terms—a few percentage points here or there. But…
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How corporate actions (mergers, splits, spin-offs) affect stock prices
As an investor, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily rhythm of the market. We watch the charts,…
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Why are stocks traded in lots of 100 shares?
If you’ve spent any time in the world of investing, you may have come across the term “round lot.” For…
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How are stock prices determined?
The stock market can seem like a chaotic and unpredictable place. One day, a company’s stock is soaring to new…
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What are Blue Chip Stocks?
When you first enter the world of investing, the terminology can feel like a foreign language. You hear about growth…
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