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Benefits and risks of using AI in trading

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way we trade. While using AI for trading can enhance efficiency, it also entails certain risks.

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Derivative trading: definition, types and strategies

Derivative trading is a popular way to speculate on, or hedge against, market movements. Find out the different types of derivative products you can use.

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Backtesting: How to test and refine your trading strategy

Backtesting is a method of testing your trading strategy against historical market data. Learn how it can help refine your strategy.

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March 17, 2023 06:53 PM

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Tech Wreck: S&P drops ahead of AAPL and AMZN results

The tech sector remains a particular area of concern

Tech Wreck: S&P drops ahead of AAPL and AMZN results

The tech sector remains a particular area of concern

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ASX200 Afternoon Report September 21st Sep 2022

The ASX200 trades 105 points lower (-1.54%) at 6701 at 3.00 pm Sydney time.

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How to use the golden cross and death cross indicators in trading

The golden cross and death cross are two chart patterns that use simple moving averages to indicate when the price of an asset is entering a bull or bear market. Learn how to spot both when using technical analysis.

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August 19, 2022 03:57 PM
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Stocks and dollar could extend drop

Sentiment remains fragile after Wednesday’s big sell-off

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May 19, 2022 04:03 PM
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Electrocomponents has entered overbought conditions

Electrocomponents, the world's leading distributor of electronic components, equipment and tools intended in particular for the medical, industrial and IT sectors, announced full-year results

Euro Stoxx 50 Breaks Short Term Uptrend Line

On the equity markets, the announcement of the European Commission's support plan should continue to provide support, even if it remains to be confirmed, since it implies an agreement of the 27 member countries.

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May 29, 2020 04:48 AM
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EazyJet - Range breakout

The British airline EasyJet announced that it was cutting 4,500 jobs, nearly a third of its workforce, to cope with the shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Daimler - continuation of the short term rebound

Daimler, the automobile group, will invest in Chinese electric vehicle battery producer Farasis Energy's 480 million dollars IPO.

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Bayer: Watch 63E

Bayer, the pharmaceutical group, is nearing deals to resolve 50,000 to 85,000 of 125,000 U.S. cancer lawsuits over the use of its Roundup weedkiller

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Burberry’s 4Q sales better than expected – Watch 1446p

Burberry, the luxury fashion house, posted 4Q retail like-for-like sales down 27%, slighter better than the 30% drop expected by the Company, showing encouraging signs.

Rolls-Royce: Don’t catch a falling knife

Rolls-Royce, the aerospace engine maker, proposed major reorganisation in response to the impact of COVID-19

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May 20, 2020 04:27 AM
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Imperial brands: new down leg in sight?

Imperial Brands, the tobacco company, reported that 1H operating profit dropped 19.6% on year to 925 million pounds on revenue of 14.67 billion pounds.

Is EUR/GBP about to drop?

Market participants looking for fireworks were left disappointed when the UK government officially started the process of leaving the EU on Wednesday. The pound has […]

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March 30, 2017 01:03 PM

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Gold to remain supported as focus turns to Frexit from Brexit

Today’s triggering of Brexit Article 50 by the UK government was expected and as such it didn’t come as surprise to investors. Consequently, the markets […]

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March 29, 2017 07:07 PM

Brexit countdown starts; time for GBP/USD to… rally?

In a historic moment today, Theresa May has delivered the UK exit letter to her European Union colleagues, officially starting the Brexit process today. With […]

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March 29, 2017 02:22 PM

AUD/NZD approaching key support

After big overnight falls, the US dollar managed to bounce back a little shortly after the New York open, the Dow was well over 100 […]

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March 27, 2017 07:53 PM

EUR/USD still on course to hit 1.10

The EUR/USD looks set to close higher for the fourth consecutive week. That sounds impressive. But to put things into perspective, it has been trading […]

USD/JPY: another day another (weaker) dollar

At the time of this writing the US dollar was a touch firmer against the likes of the euro and the Aussie, but lower versus […]

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March 23, 2017 12:43 PM

Gold up for sixth day as stocks, dollar remain on shaky footing

Gold was a tad lower first thing this morning – understandably so after Tuesday’s big rally – before turning positive in the afternoon. The precious […]

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March 22, 2017 06:28 PM