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Review of the week of February 10-14, 2025
NASDAQ 100, index, S&P 500, index, FTSE 100, index, Review of the week of February 10-14, 2025 The new week begins with tariff threatsAnother wave of trade restrictions from the United States raises the degree of tension in global markets. Washington now intends to apply mirror duties to all countries that impose tariffs on American goods. Additionally, imports of aluminum and steel to the United States – regardless of the country of origin – will be subject to a 25% tax.Asian markets started the week in mixed mood. Aluminum and iron ore futures are showing a slight decline, the US dollar index is strengthening relative to other forex currency indices, and commodity currencies such as the Australian and Canadian dollars have started with a gap down. However, AUDUSD quickly recovered losses on the back of positive macroeconomic data from China. The rise in inflation in China to a five-month high, caused by increased consumption during the New Year celebrations, supported the Australian currency.At the same time, the Australian stock market was unenthusiastic about the tariffs, and FTSE futures gained slightly. The recovery in oil prices caused by new US sanctions against Iranian exports and favorable inflation data in China helped partially offset the negative effect of falling metal prices. In this regard, positive news from China can create support for American raw materials and stop the recent decline in oil prices, which has brought quotations to the critical level of $70 per barrel.The "anti-goldilocks" effectFriday's employment report in the United States turned out to be far from the ideal "goldilocks" scenario, in which the economy is growing moderately and inflation remains under control. The number of new jobs turned out to be lower than expected, but at the same time, wage growth accelerated. The revised annual employment estimate showed a reduction of 600,000 jobs, which was in line with expectations.The combination of slowing job creation with rising wages did not inspire representatives of the Fed's dovish wing. The yield on 2-year US Treasury bonds jumped to 4.30%, while the 10-year yield exceeded 4.50%. Additionally, the growing share of foreign labor in the American economy may be at risk in the context of the Trump administration's migration policy.The problems are compounded by the growing debt of American households. According to the latest data from the Fed, the rate of credit card defaults remains high. In such circumstances, it is difficult to predict the future policy of the regulator. The key event of the week will be Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's semi-annual speech on Tuesday and Wednesday. Market expectations so far indicate that rates will remain at the current level until June, while the probability of a reduction in the summer remains at 50/50.The economic growth of the United States is largely supported by a sharp increase in private and public debt. The mass deportation of migrants and the introduction of new duties may lead to an acceleration of inflation in the coming months. Additional pro-inflationary factors are the wildfires in California, which provoke an increase in car prices, and the outbreak of avian flu, which causes an increase in the price of eggs. As a result, if the inflation data turns out to be higher than expected, and Powell takes a cautious position, the US dollar will maintain high demand, which will put pressure on risky assets.Stock and currency markets: nervousness persistsEquity markets reacted to the "anti-goldilocks" employment report without optimism. The S&P 500 index declined by 0.95%, while the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.30%. The disappointment intensified after the reports of the largest technology companies, known as the "Magnificent Seven" (Mag7). Despite the strong results, revenue growth slowed and investments in artificial intelligence turned out to be higher than expected, causing the Mag7 ETF to decline by 2% on Friday and by 2.41% for the week.In Europe, the Stoxx 600 index also adjusted downwards. The situation is complicated by US trade threats: Germany has recorded a record trade surplus with the US, making it a target for possible retaliatory measures by Trump. Although the risks of an escalation of the trade war between the US and the EU remain in the focus of investors, they do not yet dominate market sentiment.The difference in expectations for the Fed and ECB rates continues to stimulate the convergence of the European and American markets. While the S&P 500 has gained only 2% since the beginning of the year, the Stoxx 600 has grown by almost 7%. However, this trend does not change the fundamental picture: Europe's economy remains weak and the political situation unstable.The EURUSD exchange rate went down sharply on Friday and continued to decline in the Asian session on Monday. Despite the partial recovery, the outlook for the euro remains negative due to the divergence in monetary policy between the Fed and the ECB. The pivot level of 1.04, which corresponds to the 50-day average, acts as a key resistance, above which the pair's growth is unlikely.Thus, the new week begins with increased trade risks, uncertainty in monetary policy and instability in the markets. Investors' attention is focused on US inflation data and the Fed's rhetoric, which will determine the further movement of the dollar, bond yields and stock ...
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Financial market analysis on February 7, 2025
EUR/USD, currency, GBP/USD, currency, USD/JPY, currency, EUR/NOK, currency, Dow Jones, index, NASDAQ 100, index, S&P 500, index, FTSE 100, index, Financial market analysis on February 7, 2025 US employment data: what to expect?Today, the main attention of market participants is focused on the publication of the US employment report for January. Seasonally adjusted, growth in the number of jobs in the non-agricultural sector is projected to slow down to 150,000 (previous value: 256 thousand). Average hourly earnings are projected to increase by 0.3% mom, and the unemployment rate will remain at 4.1%.The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer confidence index for February will also be published. The volatility of this indicator in recent months is explained by the difference in views between optimistic Republicans and more cautious Democrats.Eurozone: Neutral interest rate analysisThe European Central Bank will present a report on a neutral interest rate, a level at which monetary policy has neither a stimulating nor a restraining effect on the economy. According to previous ECB estimates, this indicator was in the range of 1.5-2.0%, however, according to the latest data, it may be revised upward to 1.75-2.25%.Germany: industrial productionGerman industrial production data for December will also be released today. Investors hope to see signs of a slowdown in the recession, which was previously reflected in the dynamics of the purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).Sweden: Public Finance reportThe Swedish National Debt Office will publish data on the state of public finances for January 2025. In the previous two months, there was a significant deterioration in the indicators, which led to an increase in the need for borrowing by SEK 26 billion compared to November forecasts. Additionally, the latest data on real estate prices will be published.Economic newsUSA: slowing labor productivity growthIn the fourth quarter, labor productivity growth in the non-agricultural sector slowed to 1.2% (forecast: 1.4%, previous value: 2.3%). Although this indicator remains volatile, the growth rate has approached pre-pandemic levels (about 1%). This may indicate a structural slowdown in the economy, forcing companies to either shift rising wage costs into prices or reduce margins.United Kingdom: The Bank of England lowered the rateThe Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%, which was in line with market expectations. The decision was made by a majority vote (7-2), with the most hawkish member of the committee, Catherine Mann, voting for the reduction for the first time.Sweden: unexpected rise in inflationPreliminary data on inflation in Sweden (excluding energy) for January showed an increase of 2.7% yoy (forecast: 2.1%, previous value: 2.0%), which significantly exceeded market expectations and forecasts of the Riksbank. The final data will be published next week, and they will have an impact on further monetary policy decisions.Eurozone: retail sales declineRetail sales in the eurozone decreased by 0.2% mom in December (forecast: -0.1%, previous value: +0.1%), however, the annual growth was 1.9%. This raises questions about the prospects of consumer demand as the main driver of the region's GDP growth in 2025.Czech: interest rate reductionThe Central Bank of the Czech Republic lowered its key rate by 25 bps to 3.75%, despite the unexpectedly high inflation rate released earlier in the day. This confirms the regulator's commitment to easing monetary policy.Stock markets: investor optimismGlobal stock indexes ended the day with growth, and the MSCI World Index updated its historical maximum. The main drivers were positive corporate reporting and reduced volatility. The VIX index dropped to 15.5. European markets have shown strong momentum, with the German DAX up more than 10% since the beginning of the year.In the American market:• Dow Jones dropped 0.3%• S&P 500 rose 0.4%• Nasdaq added 0.5%• Russell 2000 lost 0.4%There is a mixed dynamic in Asia, with Chinese stocks leading the way in terms of growth.Bond markets and the foreign exchange marketDebt marketEuropean bond yields remained stable in anticipation of today's report on the US labor market. The Bank of England's decision to cut the rate by 25 bps had no significant impact on other markets.The foreign exchange marketToday, traders' main attention is focused on employment data in the United States. Main movements:• EUR/USD remains near 1.04• USD/JPY continues to decline below 152• GBP/USD dropped below 1.24 after the Bank of England's decision, but then recovered• The Swedish krona has strengthened due to unexpectedly high inflation• EUR/SEK decreased from 11.35 to 11.31• EUR/NOK fell from 11.70 to 11.64ConclusionsToday's macroeconomic data can be key triggers for market movements. The focus is on the US employment report and the revision of the neutral ECB rate. In the coming days, the dynamics of the currency and debt markets will depend on the interpretation of these data by market participants and their impact on the monetary policy prospects of the leading Central ...
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Financial market overview on February 6, 2025
EUR/USD, currency, GBP/USD, currency, USD/JPY, currency, Dow Jones, index, NASDAQ 100, index, S&P 500, index, Financial market overview on February 6, 2025 Bank of England's decision: rate cut in focusToday, the Bank of England is expected to lower its base interest rate by 25 bps, to 4.50%. This is in line with market expectations and analysts' forecasts. The decision is likely to be made by a majority of votes (8-1), while Catherine Mann, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, known for her hawkish attitude, may vote for the unchanged rate. The regulator is likely to maintain a cautious tone, noting that “a gradual easing of monetary policy remains appropriate”. However, a softer mood is possible at the press conference, given the emerging risks of declining economic growth.Macroeconomic data: key releasesIn the United States, preliminary labor productivity statistics for the fourth quarter will be published today. High rates of productivity growth are restraining the growth of labor costs, despite the increase in nominal salaries. Mary Daley, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is also scheduled to speak in the evening, which may shed light on the prospects for US monetary policy.In the Eurozone, retail sales data for December will be released. Over the past six months, this indicator has shown positive dynamics, indicating a recovery in consumer activity.In Sweden, the key event of the day will be the publication of the preliminary inflation estimate for January. The CPIF is projected at 1.54% (versus 1.79% for Riksbank and 1.6% consensus), and the CPIF excluding energy resources is 1.94% (versus 2.41% for Riksbank and 2.1% consensus). Weaker data may strengthen the case for monetary policy easing by the Riksbank. However, the preliminary estimate will not provide detailed information on the components of inflation and their specific weight.Markets and economic newsThe data on the PMI index in the Eurozone confirmed the preliminary estimates. The aggregate index was 50.2, and the index of business activity in the service sector was 51.3. However, there were different dynamics within the region. In Germany, the PMI was revised up due to an improvement in the industrial situation, while in France and Spain, the indicators decreased. The recession in Spain, which has remained the main driver of growth in the Eurozone in recent months, is particularly noteworthy. Nevertheless, its cumulative PMI remains at 54.0, which indicates stable growth.In France, the prime minister was able to avoid a vote of no confidence and approved the budget for 2025, aimed at reducing the deficit. A compromise with the Socialists made it possible to advance this bill.In the US, the ISM index in the service sector turned out to be weaker than expected, amounting to 52.8 against the previous 54.1 and forecast 54.3. This put pressure on the dollar, contributing to the growth of EUR/USD. Business activity, new orders, and price indices also declined. At the same time, the labor market is showing resilience: according to the ADP report, employment in the private sector increased by 183,000 in January (150,000 expected), which confirms the stability of the labor market.In Norway, housing prices rose by 1.4% mom in January, seasonally adjusted, which is significantly higher than Norges Bank's forecast (0.5%). This may cast doubt on the need to lower interest rates in the country, but Central Bank Governor Ida Woldenbache previously stated that the current situation in the housing market does not have a decisive impact on the regulator's policy.Stock markets: growth amid mixed macro dataGlobal stock markets ended yesterday with growth. The sectoral dynamics varied: in Europe and the United States, the performance of large companies varied markedly, but defensive assets were confidently ahead of the market on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite the decline in bond yields and mixed macroeconomic indicators, the banking sector showed positive dynamics.In the United States, the Dow Jones index rose 0.7%, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq rose 0.2%, and the Russell 2000 index of small companies added 1.1%. There is also a positive trend in Asia, and futures on European and American indices indicate continued growth.Bonds and the foreign exchange marketEuropean yields continued to decline at the long end of the curve, while short-term rates rose following comments from Philip Lane of the ECB about a possible delay in rate cuts. In the United States, on the contrary, weak ISM data and the stable plans of the Ministry of Finance for the placement of bonds supported 30-year bonds. In the short term, markets remain focused on the balance between inflationary risks and the prospects for policy easing.The EUR/USD pair has fully recovered after falling at the beginning of the week, returning to 1.04. USD/JPY continues to decline, being just above 152. The GBP/USD pair adjusted after rising the day before, in anticipation of the Bank of England's decision.The Swedish krona (SEK) is showing strengthening: EUR/SEK stopped at 11.35, and NOK/SEK – 0.97, awaiting inflation data in Sweden. The Polish zloty (PLN) also strengthened, bringing EUR/PLN back to the 4.20 support.ConclusionsThe rate cut by the Bank of England, weak ISM data in the United States and the stability of the labor market create conditions for increased volatility of currency pairs and stock assets. Investors' focus remains on regulatory decisions and market reactions to macroeconomic ...
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S&P 500: stock index continues to weaken
S&P 500, index, S&P 500: stock index continues to weaken S&P 500 index analysis on February 3, 2025The trading week on American stock markets started with a noticeable decline in quotations, which was facilitated by two key factors: the launch of the Chinese startup in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek and the entry into force of new tariff restrictions on imports from China, Canada and Mexico. The S&P 500 index has adjusted to the area of 5913.0, reflecting increased market uncertainty.Last week, analysts at the Bernstein brokerage expressed doubts about the prospects of DeepSeek, saying that the Chinese company's technological solution is inferior in efficiency to ChatGPT and is not as economically profitable as the developers suggest. However, the head of Meta Platforms Inc. Mark Zuckerberg takes a different position, noting that the appearance of DeepSeek will be a catalyst for the further development of the AI industry. According to him, the company is ready to invest up to $65 billion in the development of new AI products by 2025.The situation with bond yields remains an additional factor of pressure on the market, but it has been declining recently, which partially compensates for the negative investor sentiment. The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds fell to 4.505% (previously 4.579%), 20-year — to 4.803% (against 4.849%), and 30-year — to 4.744% (from 4.792% at the end of last week).Among the strongest market players are Franklin Resources Inc. (+10.37%), Eastman Chemical Co. (+7.53%), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (+5.31%) and Amentum Holdings LLC (+4.80%). At the same time, Deckers Outdoor Corp. showed the largest decrease. (-20.51%), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (-10.30%) and ResMed Inc. (-8.33%).On the daily chart, the S&P 500 index is correcting within the downtrend, but it still remains within the boundaries of the medium-term ascending channel of 6350.0–5900.0.Technical indicators signal uncertainty: the exponential moving averages (EMAS) on the alligator indicator are approaching the signal line, and the Awesome Oscillator (AO) histogram is forming corrective bars in the buy zone.The continuation of the downward movement and a steady consolidation below the support of 5865.0 may be a sales signal with a target of 5675.0. The recommended stop loss is 5910.0.With the resumption of growth and consolidation of the asset above the resistance of 5985.0, there are prospects for purchases with a target of 6120.0. In this case, it is advisable to set the stop loss at around ...
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Remuneration of American CEOs has reached a record
S&P 500, index, Remuneration of American CEOs has reached a record The annual compensation of CEOs in the United States is breaking records, despite a shortage of workers and inflation. According to MyLogIQ (a provider of analytical products of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), the median salary of executives from the S&P 500 companies reached $14.2 million last year. The salary growth of the majority of company executives was at least 11%.Half of the companies also said that the salary of ordinary employees increased by 3.1% last year, and a third of the companies reported that employee compensation, on the contrary, decreased between 2020 and ...
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Updating drivers - looking for landmarks
S&P 500, index, Updating drivers - looking for landmarks The past year ended very successfully for the American market: the S&P 500 rose by 26.9%, although initially a more modest increase was expected. So, our optimistic (!) scenario included an increase in the broad market index to only 10%. However, the US stock markets got off to a good start and remained on top with the support of the adoption of infrastructure reform. The economic recovery also turned out to be more active than we expected, and this helped companies to increase revenue and profit more intensively. At the same time, the development of all these trends contributed to the acceleration of inflation, which went far beyond the expectations of the Fed, the market and our forecasts. It was inflation that became the most discussed topic last year and will absolutely remain at the top of the agenda in the first half of 2022.To bring inflation under control, the Fed thought about reducing the balance sheet only at the beginning of this year: even in December 2021, there was no talk about it. The reduction of the balance sheet, combined with a sharper than originally planned increase in rates, can act as a reliable way to curb inflation expectations. These expectations are formed mainly on stock exchanges, which excludes their negative impact on the economy in general and on the labor market in particular. A steady positive trend in the labor market is indicated by data for October, when the number of open vacancies reached a record 11.03 million, 1.5 times exceeding the number of applicants. This ratio was last observed 50 years ago. Together with an increase in logistics efficiency, the restoration of production capacities and the gradual opening of the economy, this will lead to a gradual decrease in inflation. Of course, we have repeatedly talked about the upcoming opening of the economy after the pandemic during the second half of 2021, but this event is delayed due to the appearance of new COVID-19 strains. And yet, the longer the pandemic continues, the closer its end is.After a negative start to the year for most securities in the technology sector and a general correction, investors should consider closing hedging positions that I advised opening at the end of last year. Now is the time to buy a wide range of stocks with a focus on "value" and "quality" companies. The intensive growth of the economy serves as the basis for optimistic expectations regarding revenue and profit. That is why the upcoming reporting season is the strongest driver of the growth of quotations of representatives of the real sector of the economy. Of course, there is also a trend to reduce the cash flows of companies, since there is no effect of a low base and economic growth begins to slow down. However, it is predicted that the S&P 500 companies will increase sales by almost 15%, and their earnings per share will increase by 21.5%. Among the leaders will be the energy, raw materials and industrial sectors, as well as the segment of secondary necessities. The momentum for an upward movement in their quotes will be provided by strong results for the fourth quarter and optimistic forecasts for January-March. Separately, I would like to note the financial sector, which will not be able to demonstrate a record increase in revenue and profit, but industry forecasts for 2022 may become one of the most optimistic, taking into account the plans of the Federal Reserve to actively raise the key ...
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Overview of Lilium and Asana companies
Dow Jones, index, NASDAQ 100, index, S&P 500, index, Overview of Lilium and Asana companies Lilium – do not be overly optimisticLilium is a German startup that is developing an air taxi-a fully battery-powered vehicle with a vertical take-off and landing function, whose speed will reach 281 km/h at an altitude of 3 km. The flight range is 250 km, so the company aims to completely change the current situation in the field of intercity communication. The carrier's shares appeared on the market on September 15 through a deal with SPAC. It was possible to collect only $584 million instead of the expected $830 million, as 65% of the holders of SPAC shares returned securities that began trading below $10. After Lilium distributes the debts and pays all the commissions, only about $400 million will be on the balance sheet. The first launch of the product is planned for 2024. It should be a seven-seat eVTOL jet, after which a 16-seat model should appear. The number of seats distinguishes Lilium from other companies that focus more on intra-city transportation using 2-4 local vehicles. In August, Lilium entered into a strategic partnership with the leading Brazilian air carrier Azul S. A, under which it undertakes to deliver 220 aircraft worth $1 billion. In addition to partnerships with major carriers, Lilium plans to develop its own network: management expects revenue of $1.7 billion in 2026 and $3.2 billion in 2027. The shares from vehicle sales and from network management should be approximately the same – 50% each. According to preliminary calculations, each aircraft should bring partners about $5 million a year, at a cost of $2.5 million. A ticket for a flight from Philadelphia to New York will cost about $170. Buying shares of a company that will start receiving revenue only in 2026 looks too risky. Especially against the background of the failure of many other players who promised to bring revolutionary ideas to life, like Nikola Motors.Asana shares are the most overbought securities on the marketSince the beginning of the month, Asana shares have risen by more than 55%. Recall that the company is developing solutions for managing team projects, and its founder is one of the first Facebook developers – Dustin Moskowitz. The main consumers of Asana services are programmers who work on a large task, as well as sellers and marketers. Of course, the transition to remote work had an extremely positive impact on financial results. It is important to understand that the Asana product is not unique at all. There are many competitors on the market from Salesforce to Airtable, Trello and SmartSheet. At the same time, the EV/S ratio exceeds 45x – these are simply unrealistically high values, even taking into account today's huge demand for “growing” stocks. It is incredibly risky to hold ASAN shares in an environment where there is more and more talk about the overheating of the market. In the second quarter of 2021, revenue increased by 72% YoY, to $89.5 million. Even more impressive is that the rate of revenue growth has been increasing since the third quarter of 2020. For example, in the previous quarter, revenue increased by 61% YoY. The number of ”paid" customers increased by 7 thousand, to 107 thousand, while the number of users spending more than $50 thousand a year doubled and reached 598. The ARR indicator is 118%, which means that existing customers started paying 18% more than a year ago. Among users with expenses above $50 thousand, this figure is even higher – ...
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Investments by Cristiano Ronaldo: how a famous football player earned a billion
NASDAQ 100, index, S&P 500, index, Investments by Cristiano Ronaldo: how a famous football player earned a billion Cristiano Ronaldo became the first football player in the world whose capital reached $1 billion during his career, moreover, he is the first player in all team sports who was able to earn such a sum. But in addition to Ronaldo's football career and fulfilling advertising contracts, Ronaldo is also engaged in investing in his own business, which covers various spheres of life.In this article, we propose to discuss how Ronaldo entered the list of billionaires and what investments he makes. Will it turn out that after some time Cristiano will enter the list of the richest people in the world, having succeeded not only in sports, but also in running a business?BusinessCristiano Ronaldo is a public figure, and we know that he spends his millions of royalties not only on luxury real estate and cars, but also invests money in business, which is absolutely right. After all, even the best football player in the world must retire sometime, and this does not mean that he will no longer be able to earn money.Here's what we know about his business empire. As of the summer of 2020, he officially became a billionaire. Ronaldo is the third athlete in the world after golfer Tiger Woods and boxer Floyd Mayweather, who managed to make such a fortune during his career. And at the same time, he is the first in the world to achieve this in team sports.Ronaldo's current salary is $31 million a year, which is quite good.But he became a billionaire thanks not to these fees, although they certainly affected, but at the expense of 323 million subscribers in social networks, on which the football player makes a lot of money.He has contracts with various brands, one of them is the well — known Nike. Facebook instagrammers pay for every advertising post on Instagram or Facebook, according to the terms of these contracts.The contract specifies how much each post is evaluated depending on the number of views, likes and other reactions of users of social networks. And the real price of one advertising publication is measured in tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars.According to various estimates, a football player can receive about $400,000 for one such placement.There are a lot of brands that Ronaldo advertises, there is even a metallurgical company from Egypt in this list. But the main source of income is still Nike, with which a lifetime contract has been signed since 2016, on the basis of which Ronaldo will remain the face of the brand even after the end of his football career.And during the validity of the contract, the football player should receive about one billion dollars.It was income. And now let's talk about how Ronaldo is trying to increase his funds. He probably does not invest in the stock market, well, or does not do it for large sums, otherwise we would know about it.By the way, $100 million invested in the S&P 500 in 2018 could give $25 million in profit, and the NASDAQ index would increase the initial amount by 56%. But the football star chose a different path — he creates his own businesses, and there are the following areas in his track record.Personal brand CR7, under which a line of perfumes, underwear, clothing and shoes is released. It is clear that Ronaldo is the face of these companies and personally advertises his own products.In addition, under the same brand, Cristiano operates his personal museum, there is a restaurant, a gym, two mobile games, but the main investment was hotels in different cities of the world, such as Paris, Madrid, New York and others.The investment amounts are impressive. So, $16 million was invested in Madrid, $44 million in Marrakech and as much as $66 million in a Paris hotel.It can be argued that the hotel business is the main bet of Ronaldo.Messi also has three hotels, but in resorts such as Ibiza. And we add that Ronaldo entered the hotel business as a 50-50 partner, but Messi owns 100% of his hotels.Ronaldo also has a separate rental business. He rents out elite aircraft.ConclusionsLet's start with the answer to the question why does Ronaldo produce clothes, buy hotels and rent luxury planes? Here he follows the first rule of the investment checklist from Warren Buffett, according to which you need to invest money in the business that you understand. It is obvious that Ronaldo, being a famous football player, constantly traveled and stayed in various hotels, while often using the services of airlines and advertising clothes. And it was in these areas of business that he decided to invest his money.But there was one extremely big puncture in Ronaldo's business strategy: all these activities were created for carefree times when the economy is growing, incomes are increasing and people are spending money on travel, clothing and air travel. But the coronacrisis broke this trend, and according to UN estimates, the tourism sector lost about $ 320 billion. And as we can see today, more than six months have passed, and the world has not returned to the usual pace of life and you can not even dream about another year.In addition, the problem of the coronavirus has led to the fact that people simply began to spend less. It was as if a veil was lifted from many people's eyes and they realized that they really needed much less in reality, and most of the spending was a tribute to the consumer economy.We don't know the statistics on Ronaldo's hotels, but the large international chain Hilton has laid off 22% of its employees, and the remaining staff are working reduced shifts or are on unpaid leave. It is obvious that the coronavirus went through Cristiano's business in a similar way.In defense of Ronaldo, it is worth saying that no one except the reptiloids had any idea about the coronacrisis. But if his business was more diverse, the same mobile applications — he was also engaged in them, then we would start the article with the words that the football star will very soon enter the top richest people in the world and will push Warren Buffett there. But it seems that this is not the case, and the further growth of Ronaldo's fortune will be associated with his sports career, and not with investments, which are now under very great threat.For those who believe that it is wrong to compare Ronaldo and Buffett, we note that although old Warren was never an outstanding athlete, and during his youth these same athletes did not have millions of royalties, but he had a father who was a politician and an entrepreneur, thanks to which, at the age of 11, little Warren bought his first shares. Back in 1941, this was a very important bonus for further development, so it is still unknown who had the best starting positions. And in fact, the moment is much more important, not how you earned money, but how you used it to increase your fortune.The essence of this article is that when you are going to invest in some industry and invest the bulk of your capital in it, you definitely need to consider a negative scenario.Ask yourself the question whether it may happen that tomorrow this product or service will be useless to anyone. And even if the answer option seems impossible, it should still be taken into account. After all, the history of 2020 clearly showed how the tourism and aviation industries at one point became unprofitable from the most promising investments. But the world has moved even more towards digitalization of everything, because online is at a distance, and, therefore, it is ...
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