Author: Arabian Media staff

The demise of brick-and-mortar retail may be capturing the news, but despite the Amazon effect, some companies are still thriving. Even as Amazon’s entry into the retail pharmacy business becomes real, CVS Health is not just looking to survive, but to grow. In May 2018, CVS made progress regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna Inc., an American health insurance company. In June 2018, millions of dollars worth of shares were reportedly bought by companies such as Personal Resources Investment & Strategic Management Inc., with 23,629 shares, CapWealth Advisors LLC, with 23,629 shares, and Sentry Investments Corp., with 153,800 shares—according to the latest SEC filings. Shares of both…

Knowing which stocks are the most actively traded can provide investors with information about the liquidity of a security, insight into market sentiment about the company and how likely a price increase or decrease will stick. Many financial websites offer lists of the daily, monthly or yearly most active. Below, we will discuss websites that provide additional advantages like more detailed lists, the ability to customize lists and information that is usually behind a paywall.  Key Takeaways Trading volume is a critical metric for investors as it provides insights into a stock’s liquidity and market sentiment, helping predict the sustainability of…

The daily movement in the world’s equity markets is influenced by a multitude of factors, ranging from large institutional block trades and program trading to earnings and economic reports. One factor that makes a splash is the influence of commodity prices. In fact, fluctuating commodity prices can have a tremendous impact on the earnings of public companies and, by extension, the markets. Read on to learn more about this relationship and why it matters to investors. Key Takeaways Commodity Prices and Equity Markets: Commodity prices, such as those of oil, gold, and agricultural products, have a significant impact on company…

In the last 18 months, the overproduction of crude oil has led to falling oil prices. Nations and corporations have used these historic low prices as an opportunity to stockpile oil. One industry that may benefit from this trend is the crude tanker business. Crude tankers are transport ships that move bulk volumes of crude oil from the oil extraction facility to the refinery. This article explores the crude tanker business, how it works, its dependency on oil prices and supply and a few stocks of companies in this business. Key Takeaways Crude tankers are specialized ships designed to transport large volumes of crude…

Qrator Labs’ CTO Andrey Leskin/Image: Supplied The cybersecurity industry is facing a seismic shift with the emergence of PromptLock, the world’s first adaptive AI-powered virus. Built on open-source models, PromptLock can reconfigure itself each time it runs, making it virtually impossible to detect through traditional antivirus methods. It targets critical system files across Windows, macOS, and Linux, encrypting them for ransom while behaving differently on every machine. For small and mid-sized businesses in particular, this raises profound questions about resilience, cost, and strategy. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, Qrator Labs’ CTO Andrey Leskin unpacks how AI is reshaping…

The Ricardian vice refers to abstract model building and mathematical formulas with unrealistic assumptions. In simpler terms, the Ricardian vice is the tendency for economists to make and test theories that aren’t troubled by the complexities of reality, resulting in theories that are mathematically beautiful but largely useless for practical applications. The Ricardian vice is prevalent in economics and is named after David Ricardo, one of the first economists to bring mathematical rigor to the discipline. Key Takeaways The Ricardian vice refers to the practice of creating economic models with unrealistic assumptions, leading to theories that are appealing mathematically but…

Have you ever wondered about the alphabet soup of letters following a financial advisor’s name? There are almost 250 different financial advisor and professional designation certifications available, according to FINRA. Here are the top three (in no particular order): Key Takeaways Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) must complete rigorous education, pass a comprehensive exam, and acquire extensive financial planning experience. They are ethically bound to prioritize clients’ interests.Known for its prestige, the CFA designation requires passing three challenging exams and significant experience in investment fields. CFAs specialize in investment analysis and portfolio management.Issued by the AICPA, the PFS credential involves significant…

The prospect of a jobless growth economy has ramifications for everyone. An economy that is growing without showing concomitant growth in the number of jobs challenges investors, employees, and industries to adapt to the new economic order. When growth is coupled with high unemployment, it means that the economy is experiencing structural changes. This structural shift offers opportunities for some, difficult choices for others. Key Takeaways Jobless growth occurs when an economy grows without a corresponding increase in job opportunities, leading to persistent unemployment even during economic expansion.Structural changes in the economy can cause jobless growth. This means that many workers find their…

Riskalyze was founded on the premise that an investor’s risk tolerance can be quantified into a single number, which is then used to create a portfolio that matches this tolerance. It was founded by Aaron Klein, Michael McDaniel and Matt Pistone, who shared a common vision regarding the application of risk analysis. Headquartered in Auburn, California, it gained popularity with advisors who have found the single number system and an easy and effective way to market products and craft client profiles. They have in the past struggled to quantify risk as a way to market products or services.  Key Takeaways Riskalyze translates an investor’s risk…

Raymond Kairouz, GM of UAE at Chedid Re/Image: Supplied For an industry built on guaranteeing resilience, its own has been put to the test repeatedly, severely, and differently in nearly every global market. From geopolitical instability to inflationary pressures to regulatory growing pains, there have been plenty of reasons and motives to retreat from (re)insurance – in the region as much as elsewhere. Where others did just that, we consolidated and doubled down.    Markets defined by volatility demand a long-term playbook that is invested in their continuity, grounded in regulatory agility, and enabled by portfolio versatility. Over the last…