PinnedGrin and bear it.Two terms that often get thrown around together are ‘bull market’ and ‘bear market,’ both of which represent opposite stock market conditions. A bull market is a market on the rise, where the economy is more stable and favorable. A bear market, on the other hand, is when the market…Stock Market4 min readStock Market4 min read
6 days agoThe Public Face of Hedge Funds: Short Sellers Who Love the LimelightHedge fund managers are often portrayed as wealthy and powerful individuals who operate behind the scenes of the financial world. They make investments and decisions that can have a significant impact on the economy and the lives of ordinary people. However, some hedge fund managers are not content to operate…Hedge Funds4 min readHedge Funds4 min read
6 days agoHSBC Rescues Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Arm in Fire SaleOn Monday, HSBC rescued Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm in a dramatic fire sale led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Bank of England. HSBC emerged as the leading bidder, paying only £1 for the bank, which was swept up in the implosion of its parent company, Silicon Valley…City Of London3 min readCity Of London3 min read
Mar 11Silicon Valley Bank’s Closure Raises Concerns about Tech Industry’s StabilitySilicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by US regulators on Friday, following a run on the bank in which customers withdrew $42bn — a quarter of its deposits — in one day, alongside a failed attempt to raise new capital that threatened the future of the tech-focused lender. With $209bn…Silicon Valley Bank5 min readSilicon Valley Bank5 min read
Mar 8Hedge Funds Ramp Up Macro Strategies for Uncertain MarketsHedge funds are preparing for an expected influx of capital from investors searching for ways to protect their portfolios in an environment of choppy markets and diminishing support from central banks. This comes as hedge funds increase their firepower in global macro trading, capitalizing on the most lucrative environment since…Macroeconomics4 min readMacroeconomics4 min read
Mar 7NYSE, Schwab, Citadel Securities Fight Back Against SEC Over Proposed RulesOn Monday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partnered with retail broker Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW.N) and market maker Citadel Securities to request the withdrawal of two proposed rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aimed at overhauling how stocks are traded. …Nyse2 min readNyse2 min read
Mar 6Warren Buffett Prepares for the Bull Market.Contrary to your run of the mill short selling activists, like Hedgeye’s Keith McCullough and Muddy Waters’ Carson Block, smart investors like Warren Buffett are taking advantage of the current bear market to prepare for the next bull market. …Bull Market3 min readBull Market3 min read
Mar 2Silvergate Bank Evaluating Survival as Crypto Prices PlungeShares of Silvergate, a crypto-focused bank based in California, took a massive hit in after-hours trading on Wednesday as the lender announced that it was evaluating its ability to survive as a going concern. …Crypto2 min readCrypto2 min read
Mar 1Lose-lose scenario: The Supreme Court hears debate on student debt reliefPresident Biden is trying to relieve students of debt because the high cost of education has led to an increase in student loan debt, which has become a significant financial burden for many Americans. …Debt3 min readDebt3 min read
Feb 28Balancing Accountability and Profit in the Stock Market.In the world of finance, short seller reports can have a big impact on the share price of a company. These reports often reveal information about the corporation that suggests dishonesty or even fraud. …Regulation4 min readRegulation4 min read
