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US Fintech Funding Still Going Strong, Following 20% Jump In 2020
As predicted, U.S. fintech funding in 2020 outpaced 2019 in both amount raised and volume of transactions, despite — and in some ways due to — the COVID-19 pandemic. S&P Global Market Intelligence foresees another strong year in 2021, which has already burst out of the gates due to Robinhood Markets Inc.’s $3.4 billion raise […]
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Read MoreTesla’s 8K Filing; Volkswagen’s Power Day
Whitney Tilson’s email to investors discussing electric-vehicle startups promise record-setting revenue growth; Tesla’s actual 8K filing; Tesla touts self-driving to consumers. To the DMV, it tells a different tale; VW Power Day; GM to acquire Voyage. [soros] Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Electric-Vehicle Startups Promise Record-Setting Revenue Growth 1) I’ll take the […]
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Read MoreSlate Path Capital’s 20 Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Holdings Analyzed
Updated on March 16th, 2021 by Nikolaos Sismanis Founded by David Greenspan in 2012, Slate Path Capital is a New York-based hedge fund counting 7 clients and $3.2 billion of assets under management (AUMs). The fund maintains a low profile, sharing no information about how it is run, the strategies it employs, or the philosophies…
Read MoreThese Are The Countries With Highest R&D Spending In 2020
Investing in research and development (R&D) is one sure-shot way for companies to succeed. It has often been seen that companies spending big in R&D are among the top companies as well, both in terms of revenue and popularity. Along with companies, the government also plays a significant role in fostering an environment conducive to […]
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Read MoreHoward Marks February 2021 Memo: 2020 in Review
Howard Marks memo to Oaktree clients for the month of February 2021, titled, “2020 in Review.” In the memo, Marks says that the Fed will keep interest rates low for years. Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Memo to: Oaktree Clients From: Howard Marks Re: 2020 in Review The opening lines of Charles […]
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Read MoreRay Dalio Believes U.S. Could Prohibit Wealth Transfer To Bitcoin
Ray Dalio, a recent convert to bitcoin, says investors should cut their exposure to the U.S. dollar, although he warns that tax changes could end up banning transfers to bitcoin in the country. However, MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor suggests bitcoin is the “obvious solution” for investors who do want to reduce their exposure […]
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Read MoreIndustrial Production Declined 2.2% In February
Commenting on the decline in industrial production and today’s markets strategist Louis Navellier wrote in a note to investors: Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Industrial Production Decline In February The big freeze and blackouts in February probably were the driving force the industrial production decline of 2.2% in February. The big news this […]
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Read MoreUS severe thunderstorm activity to escalate, warns Guy Carpenter
US severe thunderstorm activity and severe convective weather looks set to escalate as we move into the second-half of March, reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has warned. A multi-day period of severe weather is forecast for the US south and southeast, which the reinsurance broker warns has the potential to bring damaging severe thunderstorms, as well…
Read MoreWells Fargo, Chase Face Anger Over Delaying Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
The IRS has started sending out the third stimulus checks, and many eligible Americans have already received them. However, those having a bank account with Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, will not receive the coronavirus stimulus checks until at least Wednesday. Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase holding coronavirus […]
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