Kirsteen Mackay
Kirsteen Mackay has established a presence in financial market analysis, providing insights for five years in writing about the financial markets for The Motley Fool and ValuetheMarkets. Armed with certifications in CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services and CISI Introduction to Securities and Investment, she is also working towards an Open University degree in statistics, creative writing, and economics. Kirsteen previously worked in the offshore energy industry in corporate communication and marketing. She also contributed virtually to businesses in diverse sectors such as eCommerce, property development, and technology. Passionate about the stock market, Kirsteen spends much of her free time absorbed in reading about the markets.
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Peloton Stock Soars on Lululemon Deal
Peloton and Lululemon forge a five-year partnership, impacting stock prices, apparel lines, and digital content. A must-read for savvy retail...
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Steer Your Portfolio Through the Interest Rate Storm
High interest rates are shaking global markets and your portfolio could be at risk. Learn strategies to weather the storm and secure your investments.
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Coty's Paris Listing Opens Door to Luxury Goods Sector
Coty Inc. shakes up the investment landscape with its $356 million Paris listing. Uncover why this is crucial for retail investors and what...
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What is Defensive Investing?
Defensive investing focuses on risk minimization and capital preservation. Learn how to build a balanced portfolio for long-term financial stability.
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Jabil (JBL) Shifts Focus with $2.2 Billion Mobility Divestment
Jabil Inc. divests its Mobility unit in a $2.2 billion deal with BYD Electronic. The move aims to boost shareholder value and reinvest in...
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Costco’s Value Proposition Strengthens Retail Investor Appeal
Costco's Q4 reveals a mixed yet promising outlook with EPS beating expectations, an e-commerce surge, and discussions around a special dividend...
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Encouraging Toyota Stock Forecast as Global Sales Surge
Toyota's global sales surge and EV ambitions highlight a promising growth trajectory, presenting a myriad of investment avenues in the auto sector.
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Volkswagen Cuts EV Production Amid Falling Demand
Volkswagen reduces EV output at German facilities as demand drops and government incentives end. A crucial development for retail investors to watch.
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What is Momentum Investing?
Momentum investing aims to capitalize on market trends by buying assets that have shown strong performance. Understand its core principles, risks,...
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What is Growth Investing?
Explore the ins and outs of growth investing. Learn how to pick stocks with strong growth potential and understand the key metrics and strategies...
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Amazon Lawsuit Shakes Investor Confidence
Amazon faces a landmark antitrust lawsuit from the FTC and 17 states. The case could impact AMZN stock, reshape the e-commerce landscape, and...
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General Mills Q1 2024 Financial Results Unpacked
General Mills reports a 4% increase in net sales but faces challenges in operating profit and EPS. Here's a retail investor view of GIS performance.
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What is The International Stock Exchange (TISE)?
Learn about the role and offerings of The International Stock Exchange (TISE), an offshore stock exchange based in Guernsey.
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Top AI Stocks To Invest In
Discover the best AI stocks of the past, present, and future. As AI adoption spreads and scales in the coming years, are these the best AI stocks...
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The S&P 500 and its Many Derivations
The S&P 500 index has a myriad of associated derivatives and products. From futures contracts like eMini to ETFs like SPY and mutual funds such as...
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What Does The ^ (caret) Mean in Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI)?
You will sometimes come across indices featuring the ^ (caret) symbol and you may wonder what it means. Read on to find out.
