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Twitter’s valuation falls to $20bn
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Twitter’s valuation falls to $20bn

Less than half a year after buying the social media site for $44bn, Elon Musk seemingly believes that its valuation has more than halved.

27 Mar 2023

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Twitter’s valuation falls to $20bn
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Twitter’s valuation falls to $20bn

Less than half a year after buying the social media site for $44bn, Elon Musk seemingly believes that its valuation has more than halved.

27 Mar 2023

Baidu shares rise amid plans to add chatbot to its first EV
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Baidu shares rise amid plans to add chatbot to its first EV

Jidu Auto, the search engine giant’s joint venture with Geely, aims to use the Ernie chatbot to improve the driver experience.

27 Mar 2023

Can Lloyds’ share price shake off the banking turmoil?
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Can Lloyds’ share price shake off the banking turmoil?

Is it right to compare Lloyds with the likes of SVB and Credit Suisse?

27 Mar 2023

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Can NatWest’s share price withstand wider sector woes?

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Will cost-cutting help Barclays’ share price as banking turmoil rages?

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From $3.7bn to $150m: what led to Virgin Orbit’s meteoric fall?

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What does acquiring Credit Suisse mean for UBS?

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Dominique Dwor-Frecaut on why the Fed should push rates to 8%
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Dominique Dwor-Frecaut on why the Fed should push rates to 8%

Dominique Dwor-Frecaut, a former associate at the New York Fed, believes its desire for popularity is keeping it from adopting a more hawkish stance.

02 Mar 2023

A guide to investing in cybersecurity stocks
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A guide to investing in cybersecurity stocks

Investing in cybersecurity stocks has become increasingly compelling due to the interconnectedness of technologies and the appearance of dangerous cyber threats targeting that technology.

31 Jan 2023

A guide to investing in Smart City stocks
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A guide to investing in Smart City stocks

Smart cities are urban developments that harness and integrate technology and communication systems. Advancements in AI, IoT and 5G networks are fuelling growth in the emerging $1.2 trn industry.

30 Jan 2023

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Lemonade: the AI Insurtech Revolutionising Insurance

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Christian Magoon’s vision for Amplify’s thematic funds

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16 Mar 2023

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Jay Jacobs on the structural megatrends set to play out in 2023

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09 Mar 2023

Jens Nordvig

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Jens Nordvig on China's rebounding economy

Following the release of China’s PMI data, the founder and CEO of Exante Data and MarketReader shares his outlook on the Asian superpower’s economy.

08 Mar 2023

Christopher Mellor

Episode #159

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Christopher Mellor outlines a bright future for blockchain

Christopher Mellor—Invesco’s Head of EMEA ETF Equity & Commodity Product Management—reminds Opto Sessions that, as a technology, blockchain is still in its adolescence.

02 Mar 2023

Bob Elliott

Episode #158

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Bob Elliott on using machine learning to democratise investing

After 20 years in the hedge fund and venture capital spaces, Elliott is developing tech that has the potential to democratise investing.

23 Feb 2023

Kiril Sokoloff

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“Own the producers”: the theory and practice of Kiril Sokoloff

Kiril Sokoloff, the master of thematic investing, explains why today it is the world’s producers who hold all the cards.

16 Feb 2023

Andreas Steno

Episode #155

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“Liquidity and truth-telling:” Andreas Steno discusses his approach to macro analysis

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09 Feb 2023

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Episode #154

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Jens Nordvig shares insights on ahead-of-the-curve analysis

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Bank crisis boost for the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF

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How will the bitcoin rally impact the Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF?

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Which ETF can best leverage Chinese tech’s return to growth?

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Can the First Trust Water ETF nourish long-term growth?

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Strong growth anticipated for the Global X Uranium ETF in 2023

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