Abstract Aerial Art The worldwide Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surveys compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence indicated that global trade expanded at the start of the second quarter of 2024, thereby concluding the contraction streak of just over two years. The seasonally adjusted Global PMI New Export Orders Index posted 50.6 in April, up from…
Bitcoin Beach, in collaboration with Geyser and the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies (FBCE), has announced the Bitcoin Beach Grants round, aimed at advancing Bitcoin circular economies globally. This initiative aims to support emerging Bitcoin circular economies seeking growth through local Bitcoin education, merchant adoption, and community initiatives with Bitcoin. 🌎 Exciting News! Introducing a…
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Neal Goldner – VP-IRJohn Geller – President and CEOJason Marino – EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Ben Chaiken – Mizuho SecuritiesPatrick Scholes – Truist SecuritiesChris Woronka – Deutsche BankDavid Katz – JefferiesShaun Kelley – Bank of…
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis: Hilton Worldwide Holdings has the potential for further long-term upside based on resiliency in RevPAR growth. In a previous article back in February, I made the argument that Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) might see some short-term consolidation over potentially slower RevPAR growth this year. However, I maintained that…
Ekaterina79 Despite close calls Saturday night and again on Thursday night, we at least made it through the week avoiding “the start of WWIII.” I’m afraid the same cannot be said for the beginning of WWDD (World-Wide De-Risking/Deleveraging). Key speculative leverage epicenters were under notable pressure this week – global bond markets, EM currencies and…
A U.K. judge ordered to freeze $7.6 million (£6 million ) worth of Craig Wright’s assets worldwide after finding that he falsely claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin. The order comes after Wright’s decisive loss in a landmark lawsuit against the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). Earlier in March, Judge James…
Michael M. Santiago Investment Thesis DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) has made some key strategic improvements in its delivery product business, which has given a boost to the company’s outlook. The highlight of DoorDash’s performance last year was the continued momentum in its grocery business. The delivery technology company continues to penetrate the grocery delivery market, stealing share…
Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. $500,000 is being granted across 14 different projects around the world focusing on global education, Lightning Network development, decentralized communications, and providing nonprofits and human rights groups with an easier onramp…
At Bitcoin Atlantis, non-profit organization Generation Bitcoin announced the launch of the Bitcoin Students Network (BSN), an initiative aimed at empowering students to learn about and contribute to the Bitcoin space. BSN, presented by Generation Bitcoin, operates as a one-stop platform providing logistical, educational, and financial resources to students interested in Bitcoin. BSN’s primary goal…
Maks_Lab February’s PMI surveys showed manufacturing business conditions improving for the first time in 18 months. The upturn provides a welcome indication that the goods-producing sector may be pulling out of the malaise it has been embroiled in after the post-COVID-19 reopening caused global demand to shift from goods to services. The upturn does, however,…
Nastassia Samal/iStock via Getty Images Dear Co-Investor The SaltLight Worldwide Flexible Fund returned 30.8% in 2023 – the final quarter turned out to be a very strong finish for the year with a +15.4% return. What went in our favour? We were fortunate to have some exposure to some of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ – Amazon…
Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The money is being granted to 18 projects focusing on global education, Bitcoin Core development, mining decentralization, and allowing developers in closed societies to participate and present at industry conferences. This announcement…
Strike initially rolled out the BTC purchase feature for customers in the United States, allowing only users in the country to buy the crypto asset at no cost. Crypto payment company Strike has expanded its global services, allowing users in 36 countries, including El Salvador, Australia, and some African nations, to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) directly…
GlobalStock Dear Co-Investor In the dramatic theatre of business, relentless motion and constant change make an exhilarating narrative. At SaltLight, we approach investing as a serene nature documentary filled with patience and thoughtful observation. In our view, frequent portfolio reshuffling is not a badge of honour, but rather restlessness. Each portfolio adjustment is a step…
ACI Worldwide, Inc (NASDAQ:ACIW) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants John Kraft – SVP of Finance and Strategy Tom Warsop – President and CEO Scott Behrens – CFO Conference Call Participants Alli Heckmann – D.A. Davidson Pallav Saini – Canaccord Genuity Charles Nabhan – Stephens George Sutton –…
CalypsoArt Global manufacturing prices rose for a third successive month in October, according to the latest JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) compiled by S&P Global, hint at some renewed upward pressure on consumer price inflation from the industrial sector. However, drilling down into the details provided by survey contributors providers some encouraging news…
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 20, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Scott Claassen – General Counsel Rick Weller – Chief Financial Officer Michael Brown – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Peter Heckmann – D.A. Davidson Andrew Schmidt – Citigroup Inc. Cristopher Kennedy – William Blair Darrin…
Luis Alvarez Summary OTIS Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:OTIS) stands as a global titan in the elevator and escalator industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, OTIS specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of vertical transportation solutions. Its presence extends to over 200 countries, underscoring its commitment to innovation, safety, and top-tier customer…
Olga Tsyvinska Average prices charged by factories for their goods edged higher for the first time in four month during August, according to the JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI™) compiled by S&P Global. Companies reported sustained upward pressure from wages alongside reviving upward pressure on prices from energy and raw material costs. The…
JulPo Introduction Fintech companies have been getting a lot of heat after the run-up in 2021 as a lot of them were lacking strong margins, some companies that come to mind are Paysafe (PSFE) but also larger institutions like PayPal (PYPL), which at least have decent margins. But for Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT) the price…
jxfzsy Dear Co-Investor Close your eyes and allow your mind to gently recount the melody of your favourite song. Visualise the graceful dance of each note, the emotional rise and fall of the chorus, and the commanding beats that set the rhythm. When this ensemble works together in magical ways, time can be lost to…