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Why Most Traders Fail and How to Increase Trading Success

WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE MISTAKE TRADERS MAKE? Big financial market volatility and growing access for the average person have made active trading very popular, but the influx of new traders has met with mixed success. There are certain patterns which may separate profitable traders from those who ultimately lose money. And indeed, there is one particular mistake that in our experience gets repeated time and time again. What is the single most important mistake that led to traders losing

MongiIG in Analyst piece

July 20, 2021

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Are these the best ASX mining stocks in 2021?

We spotlight ten of the largest and most important mining companies currently listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares Commodities Mining Gold Australia

ArvinIG in Analyst Article

July 20, 2021

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Alphabet outlook solid ahead of upcoming earnings

Alphabet has made huge gains over the past year, and has found a new lease on life as money flows back into growth names. But will earnings meet already-high expectations? Source: Bloomberg Revenue Price Dividend Valuation Dividend yield Moving average

ArvinIG in Market News

July 19, 2021

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Microsoft stock at a record high ahead of earnings

After a stellar year, Microsoft looks well-positioned for further growth and further gains in its shares. Source: Bloomberg Shares Microsoft Stock Price Revenue Technical analysis

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July 19, 2021

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Big week ahead for tech earnings

IBM, Netflix, Twitter Earnings Eyed as Nasdaq 100 Faces "Reality Check" NASDAQ 100 FORECAST: BULLISH The Nasdaq 100 index pulled back from record levels as earnings season arrives Investors are anticipating a 64% YoY earnings growth rate for the broader market IBM, Netflix, Intel and Twitter results are in focus this week. What will markets look for? A slew of upbeat bank results kicked off a robust Q2 earnings season, sending the Dow Jones, S&P 500

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July 19, 2021

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3 Stocks To Watch In The Coming Week: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, IBM

Earnings will take center stage in the week ahead as some of the largest U.S. companies from different sectors report Q2 2021 earnings. As the U.S. economic recovery accelerates after the successful rollouts of COVID vaccines, investors will focus on inflationary pressures and whether they are squeezing corporate margins. Riding on earnings optimism, all three major U.S. indices continued their upward trajectory this year, with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100 Index trading near their re

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July 19, 2021

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Oil Down, Sigh of Relief as OPEC+ Reaches Supply Agreement

Oil was down Monday morning in Asia, with prices falling more than 1%. Investors continued to digest the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) agreement to boost output that was reached over the weekend. Brent oil futures fell 1.16% to $72.74 by 11:41 PM ET (3:41 AM GMT) after falling nearly 3% during the previous week. WTI futures slid 1.17% to $70.72, after rolling over to the Sep. 21 contract on Jul. 18. Under the agreement reached on Sunday, the carte

MongiIG in Market News

July 19, 2021

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The Week Ahead On The Markets

The Week Ahead Read about upcoming market-moving events and plan your trading week Week commencing 19 July Chris Beauchamp’s insight We are now in the midst of the flood of US earnings, as reporting season moves into high gear. Companies from across the stock market issue earnings, including Netflix, IBM and American Airlines. Economic news includes a rate decision from the ECB and flash PMIs on Friday from around the globe. With s

MongiIG in Market News

July 19, 2021

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Dividend Adjustments 19th July 2021 - 26th July 2021

Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 19th July 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video. NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a cash neutral adjustment on you

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July 19, 2021

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Trading Earnings Season: 3 Steps for Using Earnings Reports

Earnings season can be a great time for a trader to get insight on their equity investments, as well as benefit from short-term volatility. But in order to maximize this trading opportunity, there are some key considerations to make before diving in. Read on for our three steps to follow when using earnings reports for trading. 3 STEPS FOR USING EARNINGS REPORTS IN YOUR TRADING Preparing for earnings season involves choosing the companies to focus on and undertaking thoroug

ArvinIG in Analyst Article

July 19, 2021

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Tesla’s share price: what to expect from Q2 results

Find out what to expect from Tesla’s earnings results, how they will affect Tesla share price, and how to trade Tesla’s earnings. Source: Bloomberg Shares Tesla, Inc. Price Profit Tesla Volatility

ArvinIG in Analyst Article

July 19, 2021

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BOJ cuts growth forecast, unveils climate scheme plan

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan cut this fiscal year's growth forecast on Friday but maintained its view the economy was headed for a moderate recovery, a sign monetary policy will be in a holding pattern for some time. The BOJ also released an outline of its new scheme aimed at boosting funding for activities combating climate change, which will offer banks long-term loans at zero interest. The climate scheme will be launched this year and last until fiscal 2030. The BO

MongiIG in Market News

July 16, 2021

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How to Short Sell a Stock When Trading Falling Markets

Shorting a stock involves selling a borrowed stock in the anticipation of buying the same stock back at a lower future price and pocketing the difference. Short selling is a normal part of an active trader’s plan as it presents traders with the ability to benefit from an advancing market and a declining one. This article makes use of examples to explain what short selling is, why it is important and lists the top things to consider when short selling stocks. WHAT IS SHORT SELLIN

MongiIG in Analyst piece

July 16, 2021

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Top 5 recovery stocks to watch amid a reopening

With world economies slowly emerging from the devastation wrought by the pandemic, we look at some of the industries that could play a key role in the recovery, and pick five stocks to keep an eye on. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares Commodities Investment Compass Group National Expres

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July 16, 2021

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6 Popular Technical Indicators for Stock Trading

Traders with a strong understanding of technical indicators are usually better equipped to navigate the financial markets than those that lack this knowledge. While personal investing goals, risk appetite and trading style will help to determine a strategy and trading plan, knowing what technical indicators to use in your approach can help to determine possible entry and exit points. Hundreds of technical indicators exist, and clear signals can be identified using effective indicators

ArvinIG in Analyst Article

July 16, 2021

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What does Alibaba, Tencent tie-up mean for other big tech firms?

Alibaba and Tencent’s rumoured decision to partner up could mean the levelling of the playing field for investors, according to an IG analyst. Source: Bloomberg Shares Tencent Alibaba Group Big Tech China WeChat

ArvinIG in Market News

July 15, 2021

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Netflix share price: Q2 2021 earnings preview

Netflix Q2 results are likely to see the weakest quarterly subscriber growth in at least five years. Source: Bloomberg Shaun Murison | Senior Market Analyst, Johannesburg | Publication date: Thursday 15 July 2021 11:08. IG

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July 15, 2021

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Oil falls nearly 1% as market eyes increased supplies

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell nearly 1% on Thursday, extending losses as investors braced for more supplies following a compromise between top OPEC producers and as U.S. fuel stocks rose, raising concerns about demand in the world's largest consumer. Brent crude futures for September dropped 59 cents, or 0.8%, to $74.17 a barrel by 0409 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August was at $72.51 a barrel, down 62 cents, or 0.9%. Both benchmarks slid more th

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July 15, 2021

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Asian shares advance as China data better than feared

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares advanced on Thursday as economic data from China was largely more resilient than expected, and as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tapering of its massive stimulus was still a way off. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.4%, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 1.0%. Mainland Chinese shares were little changed with CSI300 index almost flat. China's second-quarter economic growth fell just short of foreca

MongiIG in Market News

July 15, 2021

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Indices mixed as US earnings season gets underway

FTSE 100 Gains have stalled below 7140, with the FTSE 100 unable to make any real forward progress. A move above 7180 is needed to spark a bigger move to the upside, while sellers will need to drive the price below 7030 to suggest a deeper retracement is at hand. Source: ProRealTime DAX The index moved up to a new record high yesterday, and has edged back down slightly since. However, a longer-term move higher still continues to elude the in

ArvinIG in Analyst Article

July 14, 2021

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Dollar Edges Lower; Remains Elevated After Inflation Jump

The dollar edged lower in early European trade Wednesday, handing back some of the previous session’s sharp gains after a jump in U.S. inflation raised expectations of an early move by the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy. At 2:55 AM ET (0755 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, traded 0.1% lower at 92.698, falling back from the previous session’s high of 92.832, just below the three-month peak of 92.844 reached last week.

MongiIG in Market News

July 14, 2021

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New Zealand Dollar Forecast: NZD/USD Shoots Higher on Hawkish RBNZ, LSAP Termination

RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, NZD/USD, MONETARY POLICY, LSAP – TALKING POINTS RBNZ holds Overnight Cash Rate steady at 0.25%, as expected Large Scale Asset Purchases (LSAP) to be halted this month NZD/USD climbs over technical barriers as price climbs over 1% The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) held its Overnight Cash Rate (OCR) steady at 0.25 percent, as widely expected. However, the central bank moved to halt its Large Scale Asset Purchases (LSAP) by July

MongiIG in Market News

July 14, 2021

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Affirm share price crashes as reports emerge of an Apple BNPL product

The Affirm share price fell on Tuesday (US time) as rumours emerged that Apple was planning on entering the BNPL market. Source: Bloomberg Shares Apple Inc. Apple Pay Bloomberg L.P. Credit Fee

ArvinIG in Market News

July 14, 2021

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