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Air Products And Chemicals Inc. Dividend Stock Analysis

Air Products And Chemicals Inc. Dividend Stock Analysis

Image Source: Pixabay  Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Air Products and Chemicals Inc. is a major producer of industrial gases, electronics, and specialty chemicals also has interests in environmental and energy-related businesses.Fair Value: In calculating fair value, I consider the NPV […]
Natural Gas Prices Are Rising Amid Falling Inventories

Natural Gas Prices Are Rising Amid Falling Inventories

Image Source: Pixabay  Yesterday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) gained 0.85%, the S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.51%, and the Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed positive 0.27%. Stock index prices found support on Thursday as bond yields fell after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to an 8-month high, boosting hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates earlier.US weekly jobless […]
AUD/USD Price Analysis: Pausing Within New Uptrend

AUD/USD Price Analysis: Pausing Within New Uptrend

AUD/USD is trading in the 0.6610s on Friday after pulling back from resistance at the 0.6624 barrier. The pair is probably in a short-term uptrend, evidenced by the rising sequence of peaks and troughs since the April 19 lows, visible on the 4-hour chart  AUD/USD 4-hour Chart Given the old saying that “the trend is your friend” the […]
Czech National Bank Minutes: Inflationary Risks Emerge

Czech National Bank Minutes: Inflationary Risks Emerge

The Czech National Bank board assessed the risks and uncertainties in the outlook as moderately inflationary. We consider another 50bp cut at the next meeting as the most likely option for now, but the pace of monetary easing is expected to slow down thereafter. Inflation outlook assessed as moderately inflationaryAt its last meeting, the CNB board lowered the policy […]
TerrAscend Reports 64% Reduction In Net Loss In Q1 Financial Report

TerrAscend Reports 64% Reduction In Net Loss In Q1 Financial Report

Image Source: Unsplash  TerrAscend (TSNDF) has reported its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated and compared with the previous quarter.  Q1 Financial Highlights Net Revenue: DOWN 6.9% to $80.6M Gross Profit: DOWN 7.4% to $38.7M Gross Profit Margin: Down to 48.0% from […]
UK Market Commentary – Friday, May 10

UK Market Commentary – Friday, May 10

 UK Growth JumpsGBPUSD is pushing higher today on the back of the latest growth data released this morning which showed that the UK moved out of recession last quarter. Prelim Q/Q GDP came in at 0.6% for Q1, up from -0.3% prior and well above the 0.4% the market was looking for. The data marks […]
BP Sets Cost Saving Goal As Weak Seasonal Pattern Begins

BP Sets Cost Saving Goal As Weak Seasonal Pattern Begins

Image Source: Unsplash  BP’s latest earnings, released on Tuesday this week, saw both it’s quarter profits and cash flow fall more than expected. Operating cash flow, standing slightly above $5 billion, marked its lowest point since Q4 2020, significantly falling short of the average analyst projection of $6.72 billion.Meanwhile, net debt surged by over $3 billion, […]
UK Economy Surges Back Into Growth In The First Quarter

UK Economy Surges Back Into Growth In The First Quarter

Image Source: Pexels  Rising real wages, an easing of the recent mortgage squeeze, and high economic migration have helped lift the UK economy back into growth.  First quarter growth was massiveThe UK economy powered out of its technical recession in the first quarter, judging by the initial GDP figures released today. The economy expanded by a […]
Daily Market Outlook – Friday, May 10

Daily Market Outlook – Friday, May 10

Image Source: Pixabay  The Asia-Pacific equity markets showed overall optimism following a positive session in the US. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose by 0.7%, with Hong Kong’s benchmark index reaching its highest level since September. Shares in Japan, South Korea, and Australia also advanced. US futures slightly increased as the S&P 500 index finished less […]
Russian opposition activist launches zero-knowledge voting app to challenge Putin’s inauguration

Russian opposition activist launches zero-knowledge voting app to challenge Putin’s inauguration

Russian opposition activist and former Pussy Riot lawyer Mark Feygin has launched a referendum on the zero-knowledge voting app Russia2024, challenging the legitimacy of the recent Russian elections and Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as president.The vote, which went live on May 10th, three days after Putin’s inauguration, is the first protest vote on the app following […]