Against Pfeiler’s persistent skepticism regarding investor judgment, in the first part of the series, the editors of E15 pitted the optimist and portfolio manager in one person, Michal Semotan from J&T investment company, as an opponent. The two gentlemen made a big bet for a bottle of expensive red. While Pfeiler expects the S&P 500 … Read more
PX Index Falls for Fourth Consecutive Day on Prague Stock Exchange The Prague Stock Exchange experienced its fourth consecutive day of decline as the PX index fell by 0.14 percent to 1303.05 points. The drop was primarily driven by the shares of banking groups Erste and Komerční banka. However, the decline was partially offset by … Read more
Although the average wage in the Czech Republic is rising faster than before, it is still not enough to cover the sharp rise in prices. The real wage, after including the effect of inflation, fell by 6.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, which represents one of the deepest declines in the European Union. The … Read more
The government’s proposal for the Company Transformation Act, dubbed Lex ČEZ II, shook investors. To its creators, it is presented as a harmonization of legislation and not aimed at a specific company, but in the mainstream view of the capital market, it is seen as a rough opening of the way to an easier full … Read more
The government’s proposal for the Company Transformation Act, dubbed Lex ČEZ II, shook investors. To its creators, it is presented as a harmonization of legislation and not aimed at a specific company, but is seen by the capital market as a rough opening of the way to an easier full nationalization of part or all … Read more
A recent analysis by KiwiSaver provider Mercer revealed that private equity has outperformed other asset classes over the past decade, with an average return of 16.4%. This was achieved through long-term investment in private equity funds or firms like Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Mercer’s Chief Investment Officer, Padraig Brown, emphasized that private equity is increasingly … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to take a moment to unwind and pursue activities that bring us joy. More and more, Millennials are recognizing the importance of hobbies and habits as a way to de-stress and find balance in their lives. From knitting to gaming, this generation is splurging on surprising items in the … Read more
Trade has become an essential feature in today’s globalized world, with nations engaging in numerous trade agreements to boost their economies. In recent years, there has been a growing debate about the role that trade plays in promoting economic growth and development globally. While some policymakers argue that protectionist policies can promote local industries, it … Read more
The debate is still taking place around CEZ’s record profit, when the Czech Republic will receive approximately 100 billion crowns from CEZ this year. Every crown from this amount will be used for the benefit of citizens and companies. At least that’s what we hear from the government coalition of five. What do you think? … Read more
Pražská energetika announced an increase in the price of electricity for electric car chargers. E.On confirmed to the Aktuálně.cz editors that in this quarter they will also proceed with at least a slight increase in prices, ČEZ is evaluating the situation. Some prices will reach double compared to the beginning of last year, which means … Read more