Still-bright outlook for investors in South Korea

This East Asian country managed the COVID-19 pandemic well, with the government implementing massive stimulus programs to boost the economy. All this has set South Korea up for a strong post-pandemic rebound. Meanwhile, many stocks now trade at attractive valuations. (For more on that, see… Read More

Challenges ahead for this riskier Brazil ETF

Brazil is one of the top 10 global economies, and is richly endowed with a range of basic commodities. Still, the country currently faces significant challenges.
Elevated inflation—amid supply disruptions—has driven up prices for food and other goods. As well, energy costs are up as the… Read More

Tech looks to bounce back from its losses

Many technology stocks has seen strong growth over the past couple of years as the pandemic unfolded. The reasons included: the rapid expansion of productivity and cybersecurity technology as COVID-19 forced many people to work from home, and the shift to online shopping. That pushed… Read More

The outlook for top banks is still strong

Banks and other financial services firms suffered in early 2020 as the pandemic took hold. But most have since bounced back—and many have hit new highs. Meanwhile, once economic activity returns to normal, the best of these should continue to be strong performers. That’s all… Read More