For many Britons, Starbucks (SBUX) is just one of a few large coffee companies on the market. However, in many countries, it is the frontrunning, if not the only, coffeehouse chain. Moreover, in the UK, there are roughly 16 Starbucks locations for every one million people, whereas, in the US and Canada, the number is…

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Mattel Inc.’s (MAT’s) stock price looks to have broken out of it 2021 trading pattern this month. On February 9th, the California-based multinational toy manufacturer reported impressive results for the 2021 fiscal fourth quarter, beating analyst earnings per share expectations of 0.33 USD by 66%. Not only this, but Mattel have recently announced a new…

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) is undoubtedly one of the defining stories of China’s ascent to global economic dominance. The Chinese e-commerce firm was started in Hangzhou in 1999 and has since grown exponentially, reaching a staggering market capitalisation of 842 billion USD in the later part of 2020. Since then, Alibaba stock has…

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Ford Motor Company is a well-known American multinational automobile company that engages in the manufacturing, designing, and servicing of Ford trucks, utility vehicles and cars as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company operates in three segments. Firstly, there is the automotive segment which involves the development, manufacturing, and servicing of the company’s products. The…

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Both Adidas AG (ADS) and Nike Inc (NKE) find themselves in a similar position. With many global indices falling more than 10% since the start of the new year, it seems safe to say that we are currently in the midst of a market correction. Adidas and Nike have been no exemption to the general…

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Netflix Inc. shares have plunged after forecasts for new customers disappoints investors. Shares in Netflix fell as much as 20% to 404.50 USD after trading hours on Friday 21st of January 2022, erasing about 45 billion USD in market value as investors subscribed to the prospect that the streaming company is entering a new face…

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Peloton Interactive Inc (PTON) has had a deeply troubled 2021. The home-workout company went public in late 2019, but it wasn’t until mid-2020 that Peloton stock hit its stride: climbing over 120% between the start of August and the end of December. Now, with a whole host of issues surrounding the company, including a losing…

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With the increase in globalisation, the last few decades have seen fashion trends changing more and more quickly. Pressures on fashion companies to produce more items at lower prices continue to grow. Consumers also face pressures to wear the trendiest designs. This lead to the rise of the ‘Fast Fashion Business Model’. Brands with this…

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The ‘golden age of travel’ is coming, and the future of related industries is looking bright. At least, this was the claim of Airbnb Inc (ABNB) co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, as he spoke to CNBC earlier this week. Admittedly, the San Francisco-based company’s third-quarter earnings report, released Thursday 4th November, boasted of impressive revenues…

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With the unexpected turn of events of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families were forced to adapt to the new normal, which included working from home and utilising online platforms to get their day-to-day requirements. While the pandemic has seen the closures of numerous companies in various sectors across the globe, Amazon, among other…

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