Tag: S&P 500

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Stocks in Crisis — What It Means for Kiwi Investors

At the point of writing, the NZX 50 is down about 7.5% off its 1 October high. It’s following a plunge that originated on the American markets. The worst of it hit stocks in the energy, insurance, and tech sectors.

Why Trump Wasn’t Invited to McCain’s Funeral

Even in death, McCain continues to cast his lofty shadow over Trump. However, symbolism aside, here’s the real reason why the two men have been at odds.

The Return of Political Risk

Just how much is political risk priced into stock markets right now? It’s an impossible question to answer. Things are about to get very interesting.

The Key to Investing? Watching Paint Dry

If investing is stressful and exciting, you’re probably doing it wrong. Let me rephrase that. Learning about new businesses and technologies is extremely interesting. It’s one of the main reasons I love my job. But the act of investing should