AAPL is now approaching eight percent of the S&P 500’s total weight. Below we show a great chart created by Nate Geraci that tracks the major weightings […]
Apple makes up eight percent of the S&P500
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Positive labour market figures from the US
US labor market figures report 209,000 against 306,000 last month. However, these figures show that wage inflation remains a threat, partly as a result of the low […]
Copper gets unexpectedly cheaper
At the end of June, Robert Friedland, CEO of the Canadian mining company Ivanhoe, warned that the world is at risk of a “train wreck” should a […]
The largest coffee producer in Africa
Globally, more than 70 countries produce coffee, but the majority of global production comes from the five largest producers, Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia. According to […]
US sugar market focuses on consumption
Talk of slow shipments of sugar and corn sweeteners became more prominent during the week ending June 9, including discussions at Sosland Publishing Co.’s annual purchasing seminar […]
Strong demand drives up cocoa prices
The price of cocoa, the flavorful key ingredient in the world’s favorite sweet snack, is trading at its highest level in nearly four decades. Strong demand, a […]
One click to better stock trading
The Viking makes it possible for everyone to benefit from the opportunities of the stock market. Vikingen is a stock market program for those who want to […]
When will the gold price dare to make the big breakthrough?
Although the gold price has taken another step in the wrong direction, downwards, many analysts and investors are positive for the long term. Many people are waiting […]
The market for crude oil is larger than the 10 largest metals combined.
While the global economy depends on many commodities, none come close to the massive scale of the crude oil market. Besides being the primary source of energy […]
What happens to the demand for sugar?
If you look at the raw sugar futures, you’d be forgiven for thinking there wasn’t much going on. We are stuck in a boring side area. It […]
