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Not everyone is an investor. But thanks to platforms like Public and Robinhood , you do not have to have a degree in economics or work at Goldman Sachs to get in on the stock market action. Once reserved for only the most savvy of analysts and the wealthiest of investors, the playing field is far more level — at least in terms of accessibility. However, having access to opportunities and knowing what to do with them are two very different stories. In particular, there is something known as the Fear and Greed Index (developed by CNN) and it directly impacts how successful one can trade traditional stocks or even crypto currencies like Bitcoin. So, if traders are ready to dabble those toes into the stock market, crypto, or both, keep on reading to learn about this critical tool. What Is The Fear And Greed Index? Whether a person is trading crypto or traditional common stocks , the Fear and Greed Index is a trading tool that helps decide when to jump into a commodity, when to hold it...
Nigeria-based media company IROKO has big plans to go public in the next year on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market. Founded in 2011 by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter, IROKO is a West African film streaming service that showcases an extensive catalog of Nollywood film content. It was rumored that the company planned to go public back in 2019, but after a few mishaps and having to weather business through the coronavirus pandemic, talks of IROKO going public are back on the table. “What we can achieve in private, we can equally achieve as a public company. We will likely open up the IPO to our loyal members too so they can capture the value too, which I am super excited about. One thing about IROKO is that we have always been pioneers and we’re okay being super experimental,” Njoku told TechCrunch. “I plan to open-source the entire process so any other African company coming behind — if we’re successful — will benefit from our experience.” This is such a big step...
Black Americans lack access to a number of resources needed to build generational wealth. While racial disparities persist in order to widen that divide, Joe Cecala-founded The Dream Exchange and partnered with Cadiz Capital Holding LLC to create the first-ever Black-owned stock exchange in the 230-year history of the U.S. market. According to Market Watch , Cadiz chairman William “Bill” Ellison is the majority owner in Dream, a newly formed free capital platform that brings business owners and investors together. The aim is to expand the general public’s access to the middle market. By listing emerging companies with great potential, Dream will make space for investments in small, diverse businesses at an early stage. “For years my team and I have looked for a way to help mid-size businesses to participate more extensively in the US economy, we feel the Dream Exchange is that way,” Ellison said in a statement. During the current health pandemic, the Dream Exchange has also educated...