Finance
Equity markets are once again facing high volatility, which can be challenging for novice investors to understand and make decisions. The VIX index, often referred to as the "fear index", gained 9% during yesterday's session, confirming the nervousness in the market. How to react to this situation and what should a novice investor know? What ...
During December, there was a significant increase in bitcoin purchases by investors with accumulation wallets, who increased their purchases by 82.6%, adding more than 225,000 BTC to their portfolios. Despite rising demand and a reduction in available supply, the market remains nervous due to the correction and declining liquidity. This shift in...
Two companies that could see significant growth potential in 2025 are Sirius XM and Symbotic. While they may have escaped more investor attention so far, both offer interesting opportunities in different market segments. Equity indices such as the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average have recently reached record high...
Cashless payments are growing in popularity in the Czech Republic, with approximately 80% of the population preferring them. However, ATMs for cash withdrawals still hold their ground. However, many are unaware of the potential pitfalls associated with withdrawing money, particularly the fees that may be charged. ATM withdrawals may not alway...
In China's Hunan province, geologists have discovered an extraordinarily large gold deposit containing more than 1 000 tonnes of the precious metal. The discovery could have a major impact on the global gold market, as estimates suggest that the value of these reserves exceeds USD 87 billion. The discovery, reported by the Chinese media and conf...
Investors usually purchase shares with the expectation that their value will grow along with the company's growth and profitability. However, shares can also bring other benefits. As companies mature and stabilize their business, they often pay out a portion of their profits to shareholders through dividends. The most attractive companies are th...
Rising costs for businesses: higher premiums from 2025 and changes to the system From next year, entrepreneurs will face a significant increase in compulsory levies. The biggest increases will be in social insurance, which covers pensions, and in health insurance. Self-employed people using the flat-rate tax will also face a significant incre...
Warren Buffett, one of the most prominent figures in the investment world, known for his long-term strategy and ability to identify undervalued opportunities, has added four new stocks to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. The move comes at a time when Buffett was a net seller of shares for the eighth straight quarter in the third quarter of 2...
Forbes has published its annual ranking of the 100 richest Czechs and this year's ranking brings several interesting changes. Although the top three positions have remained the same, Andrej Babiš, who has regularly ranked in the top five in previous years, has dropped to seventh place this year. His position was taken by Radovan Vítek and Mic...
