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Amidst a world crisis and an uncertainty filled Wall Street, there was one sector that proved to be unstoppable. Who expected that August 2020 would mark the beginning of a game changing series of tech IPOs? Wall Street noticed a recurring trend where almost all tech IPOs opened extremely high and continued to float around that price in the next few days. Thus, began one of the hottest IPO market in years. However, considering the end of a lockup period, can we say that this hype is just noise? Or is it an investment opportunity for wall street investors? Check out Chareet Shah's views on the recent recent IPOs and what future holds for the tech industry.

The Wave of Tech IPOs “The Web as I envisaged it, we have not seen it yet. The future is still so much bigger than the past.”

In 2020, there was only one thing that was more commented on Wall Street than COVID-19: Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (S**Cs). In 2020, $11.71 billion dollars were raised through this instrument showing how investors have the “S**C fever”. However, S**Cs which began in the 80s were far from its prestigious reputation nowadays, being used largely in pump and dump schemes. Has this instrument really improved over the years or is “S**C fever” in reality “S**C disease” that ends killing investors returns? Read Philippe Bardot-Rabello's first article for The Bottom Line to know his take on it!
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The S**C Fever Wall Street is known for creating many buzzwords over the years. However, 2020’s buzzword is far from the usual suspects (IPO, M&A and Private Equity). The word that has been in the minds and pockets of investors this ye...

The COVID-19 outbreak allowed individuals to spend all their time at home binge-watching their favorite shows on Netflix. This allowed the streaming giant to experience a strong growth in their subscription count in second quarter, but subscriber growth significantly slowed down in the third quarter. Even with this information, Wall Street is still overly optimistic about Netflix’s success due to the pandemic. However, according to our analyst, Chareet Shah, this optimism will be short-lived due to the pandemic cooldown, price hike and falling average revenue per user of Netflix. Can this market misvaluation can potentially be your Money Heist?

Netflix? Not So Chill. Remember at the beginning of the pandemic, we binged watched all our favorite TV shows because that was our sole source of entertainment? There was nothing better than spending lazy evenings in a cozy blanket watching Mi...

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MSTS x TBL Stock Pitch Registration The McGill Students Trading Society and The Bottom Line are proud to present the inaugural MSTS x The Bottom Line Stock Pitch Competition, in association with TD Securities. This competition is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their market knowledge and interest in investing, trading,...

The markets went wild with how the drama of the 2020 US Presidential Election unfolded, but what you primarily need to pay attention to is the change in policies that will be implemented over time. With market volatility at its peak, alongside the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19, the consensus amongst advisers is to avoid overtrading due to panic. Historically, the market has adapted to catalysts and will likely continue to do so. The best rule of thumb is to stay invested into the news and rebalance your portfolio whenever necessary to align it with your long term goals. Learn more through Avnish Gupta's first article for The Bottom Line where he explores the impact of the elections on markets and how to leverage from it.

Presidential Elections and the Stock Market Every four years, the avenues of finance and politics intersect as Americans appoint a president and investors assess the likely outcomes for their portfolios. The upcoming 2020 US presidential elections is expected to b...

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The staggering strides made by the tech industry is no news. 2020 showed us the market rally in the backdrop of a global pandemic, with significant momentum of tech stocks with the likes of Amazon, Tesla, and Apple. However, as recent as last week, the markets witnessed a tumble with the hardest hit on tech stocks, impeding its 5-month-long rally. Analysts have long questioned the lofty valuations of these mega-cap tech giants led by blind optimism of investors.

While some companies may truly be overvalued pushed by irrational investors, others may have the strong fundamentals and great potential to back up their elevated valuation. One tech company to look at particularly among the current chaos – Salesforce.com, Inc. Salesforce is a cloud-based, enterprise software company in the customer relationship management space. Read our latest article written by Ayush Bhanja to learn more about whether Salesforce is a good option to add to your portfolio.

Salesforce: A Force To Reckon With The staggering strides made by the tech industry is no news as 2020 showed us the market rally in the backdrop of a global pandemic, with significant momentum of tech stocks the likes of Amazon, Tesla, and Apple. However...

For beginners, investing can be extremely intimidating. Check out Shreyas Bhavnani's article under The Starter Pack series that talks about key points to keep in mind while investing.

4 Things To Keep In Mind While Investing Investing in the stock market can be intimidating, especially for beginners. At the end of the day, it is your hard earned money which is being invested and you do not want to lose it. There are numerous factors which ca...

Goodfood Market Corp. is a leading online grocery store which delivers fresh meal solutions and home meal kits across Canada. The stock has great potential and is expected to grow rapidly in the years to come due to favourable demographic and lifestyle trends. Since COVID, there has been a long-term shift in consumption patterns to online platforms that align with Goodfood's business model. The stock surely holds risks which investors need to pay attention to. Ayush Bhanja gives it a BUY rating for long-term investors who can tolerate some amount of risk in their well-diversified portfolio. Check out the full article for an in-depth analysis and the company's valuation.

Goodfood: Appetizing Enough For Investors? Picture this – you are exhausted after a long day, and you haven’t had dinner. You have ordered UberEats too often this past week, and you are looking for an easy but healthier option. You check your refrigerator and rea...

Among numerous trends like Tiger King to Dalgona coffee, TikTok has been a constant in shaping the quarantine culture. However, the video sharing platform hasn’t shied away from its own share of roadblocks with India’s recent ban on the app followed by the executive order by President Trump to ban due to national security issues. Microsoft has been in the talks for a takeover which will open many doors for the tech giant in the social media space, but of course, there is no free lunch. Check out Ayush Bhanja's article to get insights into this particular deal and what it means for Microsoft going forward.

TikTok: The Race Against Time Whether you are a millennial or a boomer, chances are you have heard of TikTok. Among numerous trends like Tiger King to Dalgona coffee, TikTok is one thing that has been a constant in shaping the quarantine culture. The...

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought in a substantial change to global economies, financial markets and our daily lifestyle. The virus has affected nations around the globe in unprecedented ways. With unemployment rates breaking records in North America and Europe, we are also witnessing economies repairing - like China. To learn more about how Covid-19 has affected the world read the entire article written by Shreyas Bhavnani.

Covid 19: The Global Reset Button On March 23rd, the world experienced an all-time low in markets around the globe. The Coronavirus pandemic broke a long-lasting streak of markets soaring. While the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 20...

Every decision in investing, or rather life, comes with both pros and cons. Analysis and evaluation of different prospects is key for investment success. Under "The Starter Pack" pillar, check out Ayush Bhanja's ideas on how to analyze stocks and make more informed decisions.

How To Analyze Stocks? Every decision in investing, or rather life, comes with both pros and cons. Analysis and evaluation of different prospects is key to make an informed decision. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to evaluate a particula...

One of the most frowned upon businesses in the current backdrop of COVID - Airline Stocks. In the past few months, the industry has seen a rather bleak outcome with almost all fleets grounded, close to zero revenues, and really no assurances in the near future. Typically, any business with no source of revenue, a halt on cash flows, and an unimpressive bottom line, is a sign of danger, and if not, bankruptcy. However, there is a catch. To learn more, read Ayush Bhanja's take on Air Canada's stock and whether it is a viable investment.

Air Canada: Runway to Take Off One of the the most frowned upon businesses in the current backdrop of COVID: Airline stocks. In the past few months, the industry has seen a rather bleak outcome with almost all fleets grounded, close to zero revenues, ...

Investing can be a daunting task for anyone who has minimal background in finance and many questions may arise before you put your actual money into something. So, before you start investing, it is important to learn what you can invest in and how it works. Take a look at an introductory guide for amateur investors written by Ayush Bhanja.

Investing 101: Getting Started Investing can be a daunting task for anyone who has minimal background in finance and many questions may arise before you put your actual money into something.

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