According to media outlets, Nikola, the once much vaunted green energy company, which planned to build hydrogen-electric trucks, is now planning to file for bankruptcy. Well another one bites the dust. Remember how two years ago everything was about the green transition? Maybe there will be a green transition maybe there won’t but we should […]
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Intel breakup a good bet?
Seems huge value can be unlocked from this deal. Intel’s core CPU business is a cash cow, while the fab business, though losing money, is of critical importance to US chip self sufficiency. So it’s a no brainer that the sum of the parts value exceeds the combined value represented by current Intel stock. Given […]
Does Ukraine have rare earth minerals?
I read an interesting tweet today from a guy I respect a lot (Javier Blas, who wrote a great book on commodities “The World For Sale”). He says that Ukraine doesn’t have rare earth minerals in large quantities, which ties in with everything I’ve read in the past – i.e. I’ve never heard of Ukraine […]
Assessed Value
Picture this: You’ve just bought a house or maybe you’re eyeing one in a hot neighborhood. You’re excited, you’ve crunched the numbers, and you’re thinking, “This is going to be a great investment.” But then, reality check—comes the assessed value. What’s that all about? You’re not alone in wondering. If you’re an investor—whether you’re dealing […]
Asian Financial Crisis
Ah, the Asian Financial Crisis (AFC)—it’s like that moment in every investor’s life when you look back and say, “What the heck just happened?” If you weren’t investing during the late ’90s, well, consider yourself lucky. But for those who were, the AFC was like the financial equivalent of a bad hangover: everything seemed fine […]
Asian Development Bank
If you’ve been dipping your toes into the vast pool of investment opportunities across Asia, there’s a high chance you’ve encountered the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lurking in the background. But what exactly is this institution, and why should you, as an investor, be paying attention? Let’s get one thing straight: ADB isn’t your average […]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
If you’ve ever glanced at global markets and wondered why you hear so much about the Asia-Pacific region, it’s time to get familiar with APEC—the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. It’s not just a catchy acronym that sounds like the title of a blockbuster spy movie; it’s a major force shaping international trade and investment, especially for […]
Articles of Incorporation
So, you’ve decided to put your money into a company. Smart move—after all, investing is the art of making your money work harder than you do (while you sip coffee and read the latest market news). But before you get too comfortable with that shiny new investment, you might want to understand a little more […]
Articles of Association
Alright, let’s be real. When you’re investing in a company, you’re probably more focused on growth potential, earnings reports, and whether you’ll ever get that elusive dividend check. But if you’ve ever thought about the inner workings of the company itself, you might have stumbled upon a term that sounds deceptively formal: Articles of Association. […]
Arm’s Length Transaction
As an investor, you’ve likely heard the term “arm’s length transaction” tossed around like a buzzword. But what does it really mean? And why should you, as someone who’s in the business of maximizing returns, care about it? Well, sit tight—let’s break it down in a way that’s both clear and, dare I say, a […]