Tag: investor risk
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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Gamble: High Costs, Lingering Risks for a Fragile Energy Bet
Overview: A bold bet in a fractured oil landscape The idea of reviving Venezuela’s oil production under a new framework has long sounded like a powerful lever for U.S. allies and energy markets. Yet the plan sits on a complex mix of political, technical, and economic headwinds. Venezuela, once a cornerstone of OPEC with output…
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MS Research Derailed by Stock Market Spoofing: A CEO-Led Lawsuit Exposes Market Manipulation
Introduction: When Market Manipulation Hits the Lab In the high-stakes world of biotechnology, scientific breakthroughs depend on steady funding, predictable stock performance, and transparent markets. A recent lawsuit filed by a Canadian biotech firm alleges that a practice known as stock spoofing—where traders place and cancel orders to mislead others about supply and demand—undermined investor…
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Analyst Warns AI Boom Could Trigger a Bigger Crash Than 2008 as Americans Ignore Signals
Analyst Draws Parallels Between AI Excitement and the Dot-Com Era An influential market analyst known for predicting the dot-com bubble has issued a stark warning: the current enthusiasm around artificial intelligence could be setting the stage for a crash that rivals or exceeds the 2008 financial crisis. In a recent interview on Merryn Talks Money,…
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Why Equity Funds Struggle to Attract Retail Investors Amid Market Rally
Executive Summary: The Disconnect Between Rallying Markets and Retail Interest Despite a broad market upswing, equity funds have faced a perplexing trend: many retail investors are staying on the sidelines. The hesitancy isn’t a reaction to a single event but a broader risk-averse mindset that has grown more pronounced since the market volatility of previous…
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GLICs and KNM: The KLCI’s Backbone Faces Challenges
GLICs: The silent backbone of Bursa Malaysia Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have long stood as the bedrock of the Malaysian equity market. By representing roughly a quarter of the market capitalisation on Bursa Malaysia, their influence extends far beyond annual investment statements. These state-linked institutions are tasked with safeguarding national economic interests, fostering growth in…