Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57578375-296/report-claims-google-in-talks-to-acquire-whatsapp-for-$1-billion/
According to a report of Digital Trend, Google is in the process to acquire a messaging application WhatsApp (can be used on Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone). WhatsApp has been push to an acquisition price to nearly $1 billion. This price is referencing from the price that Facebook paid for Instagram last year. Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57578375-296/report-claims-google-in-talks-to-acquire-whatsapp-for-$1-billion/
Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-where-teens-spend-their-money-2013-4?op=1 Here are the following bubbles diagnosed by Robert Shiller:
Read more (source): http://www.businessinsider.com/the-biggest-asset-bubbles-2013-4?op=1 Gold’s price is often debatable as it has very limited industrial use, pay no dividends, and cost money to store. Its allure is generated from its scarcity, which used as storage of wealth and hedge against inflation and currency depreciations. Rather, on a practical side, its real value is support by retail demand as jewellery. Gold reached all time high in 2011, but had drastically dropped over the last few weeks due to the following reasons:
According to Morningstar, ETF managed portfolio expanded 60% in 2013. Managed accounts allocate clients’ cash across various asset and sub-asset classes, which are typically made up of mutual funds, proprietary, and third-party funds. Two factors to continue drive growth in ETF Portfolios:
Summarize from: http://www.etftrends.com/2013/03/etf-managed-portfolios-disruptive-innovation-and-mutual-funds/ http://www.etftrends.com/2013/03/etf-managed-portfolios-see-steady-growth/ New digital payment models will disrupt traditional cash or cheque payments. The 3 trends are: 1. Emerging Payment Models Will Disrupt Traditional Payment Economics
2. Mobile Digital Wallets Will Differentiate Through Contextual Features
3. New Alternative Financial Services Will Appeal To Many Consumers
Summarized from article: Three Disruptive Payment Trends in 2013 by Denee Carrington According to the statistics released by Toronto Real Estate Board:
More details (source): http://www.thestar.com/business/real_estate/2013/04/03/toronto_real_estate_gta_housing_sales_slump_17_per_cent_in_march_but_prices_continue_to_climb.html Did you know that some of the biggest banks in Canada pay dividends ever since the 1800s. Bank of Montreal (BMO) - since 1829 Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) - since 1857 Royal Bank of Canada (RY) - since 1870 There are no guarantees in investing, but investing in stocks that pay out long term dividends would be a wiser choice. It is assumed that these companies will continue to pay out dividends. Source (Book): The Dividend Rich Investor - What to Look for in a Dividend-Paying Stock (Pg 39) Cult brands are developed by a group of hardcore followers over time. However, these cult brands can easily destroyed by one bad news like Lululemon. List of cult brands:
Read More (Source): http://www.businessinsider.com/brands-people-are-obsessed-with-2013-3?op=1 Ever since the financial crisis in 2007 where Manullife insiders were selling to ensure their financial positions, Manulife's board of directors has undergone some changes. One new director was appointed this month and purchased 30,000 shares along with her appointment. In addition, Teck Resources CEO also bought shares after joining the board in 2010. Seeing directors investing their money is indicating one sign, that is - they believe the company is doing well and has a prosperous future. Source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/new-manulife-director-breaks-the-ice-with-buying/article9791755/ |