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Taking advantage of having your finger on the news pulse

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4 years ago

August 3, 2022

Whether it is the President of Sri Lanka being ousted, China increasing steel demand or Russia and Ukraine agreeing to allow grain exports to flow from the region, every person needs to have their finger on the news pulse.

Understanding world events, and how they can impact stock markets, can help to identify investment opportunities at the click of a button.

The need for a simple and easy-to-use trading app has never been greater, IBKR GlobalTrader by Interactive Brokers does exactly that.

IBKR GlobalTrader is a stock trading app designed for both new and experienced traders, where clients from all over the world can access 150 markets, 25 currencies and invest in a wide range of global products from a single integrated platform.

This can be beneficial, especially if you are following a news story that hasn’t quite developed traction, can do some extra research about the region and find a gem.

MAKE OR BREAK

But what about fees? This can be the deal-maker-or-breaker when it comes to an app, and especially after finding that company.

Trading costs with IBKR GlobalTrader are low – meaning more of your profit can stay in your pocket – and investors have access to the highly-liquid Nasdaq and Dow Jones markets. (For investors within the US, they can enjoy zero commissions on US stocks and for investors outside the US, commissions start at just USD 0.0035 per share).

And when you compare this to similar companies such as Robinhood, Vanguard and Charles Schwab in terms of fees, it is a no-brainer to see that IBKR GlobalTrader comes out on top.

The company currently manages more than $10billion in equity capital and more than 2.5 million trades per day are conducted.

For more on Interactive Brokers and IBKR GlobalTrader, head to their website, or download the app from the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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Tech stocks slide as investors rotate into small-cap and value plays

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

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17 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

U.S. equity markets wrapped up a turbulent week with mixed results. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.84%, marking its worst week for large-cap technology stocks since November, while the S&P 500 remained largely unchanged. Investors are weighing concerns about artificial intelligence and potential overinvestment in high-growth areas.

Meanwhile, smaller-cap and value-oriented stocks continued to add to their year-to-date gains. Market participants rotated into cyclical sectors that had lagged, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment and appetite for risk outside the traditional tech heavyweights.

Analysts say this rotation highlights the broader market’s evolving dynamics, as growth concerns collide with opportunities in underappreciated areas. Stay tuned for further developments as the market digests these trends.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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