Maya Rios
Energy & Utilities Analyst
Articles 707
Inside the Fundraising Playbooks of Creator-Economy Startups in 2024
An extensive look at pitch decks and capital raising trends shaping companies in the creator economy
Startups in the creator economy have attracted significant venture capital attention over recent years, particularly through pitches centered on AI, s...
CEO Connects Directly with Over 600 Employees to Rethink Company Communication and Decisions
Nicholas Svensson’s initiative reveals gaps in messaging and highlights the value of frontline feedback at Smart Technologies
During the COVID pandemic, Nicholas Svensson, CEO of Smart Technologies, undertook a unique approach by personally contacting each of his more than 60...
Understanding and Trading Stock Market Correlations: A Practical Guide for Smarter Diversification and Risk Management
For beginner and intermediate traders learning how to analyze stock correlations and apply this knowledge to improve portfolio construction and trading decisions
Stock market correlations measure how different stocks or assets move in relation to each other. This comprehensive guide explains what stock correlat...
Examining Today's Leading Blue Chip Stocks: Characteristics, Benefits, and Considerations
An in-depth analysis of blue chip equities known for stability and their role in diverse investment portfolios
Blue chip stocks represent shares in well-established, financially stable companies that serve as pillars of the stock market. Recognized for their lo...
Understanding and Using Stock Market Implied Volatility: A Practical Guide for Traders
For beginner and intermediate stock traders learning how to interpret implied volatility and apply it to enhance options, stock trading decisions, and risk management
Implied volatility is a critical concept that reflects the market's expectations of future price fluctuations and plays an important role in options p...
The Hidden Barriers in Blue-Collar Apprenticeships: One Electrician's Struggle Reveals a Backlogged and Insular Trade
Despite Popular Beliefs, Entry Into Skilled Trades Like Electrical Work Remains Difficult Due to Gatekeeping, Nepotism, and Lengthy Union Pipelines
While common perception suggests that skilled trades, such as electrical work, are readily accessible with abundant opportunities for apprentices, a f...
Leveraging Stock Beta for Smarter Risk and Portfolio Management
A practical guide for beginner and intermediate traders to understand, calculate, and apply beta to make informed trading and diversification decisions
Beta is a measure of a stock's sensitivity to market movements and an essential tool to gauge risk relative to the overall market. This guide explains...
Understanding and Using Technical Indicators in Stock Trading: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Traders
Learn how to select, interpret, and apply key technical indicators to improve your stock trading decisions
Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on stock price and volume data that help traders identify trends, momentum, and potential rev...
Harnessing Trading Volume: How to Decode Market Activity for Smarter Stock Trades
A practical guide for beginner and intermediate traders to understand and apply volume analysis to enhance trade timing and decision-making
Trading volume is a powerful, yet often underutilized, indicator of market strength and investor interest. This guide explains how to read and interpr...
Developing a Trading Plan: Your Blueprint for Consistent Stock Market Success
A step-by-step guide for beginner and intermediate traders to create and follow a personalized trading plan that improves decision-making and discipline
A well-constructed trading plan is an essential tool for any active stock market trader. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to build a tr...