1. Investments rocket in thematic ETFs
HanEtf has seen investments into thematic ETFs soar in 2021, with US$1bn flowing into investment themes such as ecommerce, cloud tech, medical cannabis and travel.
2. Deutsche predicts ‘above consensus’ Lloyds update
Deutsche Bank reckons the high street lender is headed for an era of strong financial performance.
3. Buffet rumoured to have purchased stock in Brazilian fintech
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has reportedly purchased US$1bn worth of stock in Nubank, a Brazilian fintech bank that focuses on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
4. Footsie feeble after inflation jump
The FTSE 100 closed 5.14 points, or 0.1% lower on Wednesday at 7,603.78 after data showed UK inflation rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years in January.
5. BHP, Glencore and Rio Tinto are London’s holy trinity
Guess whose share prices are at, or close to, all-time highs? Those evil mining companies, that’s who.