Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward is one of Money Morning’s junior analysts. Ryan holds degrees in both communication and international business. He helps bring Money Morning readers the latest market updates, both locally and abroad. Ryan tackles all the issues investors need to know about that the mainstream media neglects. Ryan’s primary focus is assisting Sam Volkering with background research and insight for readers by dissecting the latest events affecting the world. Working closely with Sam, they explore the latest in small-cap and technology stocks as well as cryptocurrency opportunities. You can find Ryan’s contributing research, developments, and supporting information across several e-letters, including:

03/06/2020

Is it the Right Time to Buy Stocks? — Blood, Brutality, and a Bull Market

‘The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets.’ You’ve probably heard or seen this quote a few times if you’re a market devotee. It is a favourite catch cry of the contrarian investor....

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02/06/2020

JPMorgan Turns Bullish as Bitcoin Hits US$10,000

When it comes to bitcoin critics, there are plenty of names to choose from. One of the most vocal has always been JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Overnight, for the first time in almost a month, bitcoin hit the US$10,000 mark again...

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30/05/2020

This Biotech Investment Opportunity Is More than Just Drugs

When it comes to biotech, it's easy to get hung up on drugs.Ryan Dinse has spent the last three days covering Synthetic Biology. Or as he likes to call it, ‘synbio’. This is a story that you won’t find anywhere else, and an investment opportunity that can’t be ignored...

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29/05/2020

Acrux Share Price Jumps on News of New Deal in US (ASX:ACR)

Another day, another biotech winner. The Acrux Ltd [ASX:ACR] share price is up 33.33% at time of writing. Surging on the back of confirmation of a new deal in the US. They’ve joined forces with private company TruPharma...

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28/05/2020

Nearmap Share Price Takes-Off on Guidance and AI Potential (ASX:NEA)

It’s been a rocky year for any business involved in aviation. But for aerial imaging company Nearmap Ltd [ASX:NEA], things are on the up. The Nearmap share price is up 18.23% at time of writing. Soaring on the back of...

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26/05/2020

Vaccine Specialist Novavax Helps Lift Markets with Human Testing

US drug maker Novavax Inc [NASDAQ:NVAX] has lit up local markets today. US drug maker Novavax Inc [NASDAQ:NVAX] has lit up local markets today. The strong surge is due to ongoing development of Novavax’s vaccine for COVID-19. With the company confirming human testing is underway in both Melbourne and Brisbane.

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26/05/2020

The Solution to Beating COVID-19? — Changes in the Healthcare Industry

COVID-19 has forced healthcare to embrace technology like never before. It has been the wake-up call that the healthcare industry needed. Which is why it's no longer a matter of if we’ll see change, but when...

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23/05/2020

Target’s Collapse Reinforces Retail Shift — The Decline of Retail

Target, an iconic department store brand, is on its last legs. Controlling entity Wesfarmers confirmed that 167 Target stores will be no more. With 92 set to become refurbished Kmarts and 75 set to close for good. The bigger question though, is whether it is indicative of a broader retail decline...

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20/05/2020

The Dow Jones Gets a Lesson in Biotech Stocks: Race for COVID-19 Cure

We’re seeing a resurgence in biotech of late. COVID-19 has put health and healthcare front of mind for many. Everyone that can work to find a cure for the coronavirus is trying to find a cure for the coronavirus...

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16/05/2020

What Comes Next for the Aviation Industry: Flying Cars?

This pandemic has literally brought air traffic to an almost complete halt. The US reported a 95% decline in people flying. Beyond this though, the biggest winner could be for a product that doesn’t even exist yet — Flying cars...