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:

20/11/2019

Westpac Share Price Down as Regulators Sue for Wrongdoing (ASX: WBC)

Westpac Banking Corp [ASX:WBC] has confirmed this morning that it is being pursued by AUSTRAC. The money laundering regulator is suing the bank for some 23 million breaches. As you’d expect, that hasn’t gone down well with the market. The Westpac share price has slumped 2.3% in early trading following the news...

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19/11/2019

Hedge Funds Are Loading Up Here

Every quarter, public funds have to disclose their buying and selling in public statements called 13F filings. Which means that anyone can take a peek into what some of the smartest minds are up to in the markets...

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19/11/2019

CBA Says Australian Property Market Is Back, but Who Will Reap the Reward?

The past year and a bit has been rocky for the Australian property market. Now though, with interest rates falling, Aussie property is making a comeback. Optimism is returning, prices are steadily climbing, and a new boom may be coming...

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15/11/2019

Forget the Politics — These Fires Require Action

Planning and preparation is key to providing the best chance of survival. Our rural communities deserve and need better. Outdated systems are a disgrace that cannot be tolerated.

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09/11/2019

Complexity Is Weighing Us All Down

Our modern world and modern markets are full of complexity. Some of which is good, but most of which is needlessly burdening us.

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08/11/2019

Forget the Trade War, Asia’s Latest RCEP Pact Is Far More Interesting

Covering close to a third of the world economy, this deal is massive. It will unite the ASEAN bloc with several major Asian nations. Including the likes of China and Japan...

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07/11/2019

What Retailers Can Learn from Aldi: Could it Solve the Retail Crisis?

If there was such a thing as a ‘secret sauce’ to retailing right now, it would be copying Aldi. They are one of the kings of modern retailing.

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02/11/2019

Branson’s Gambit to Become the World’s First Trillionaire

According to Forbes Richard Branson is the 478th richest person in the world. Well behind frontrunner Jeff Bezos, with his US$131 billion stockpile. As much as Bezos is still a safe bet to clinch the title, I think Branson could be a dark horse. Why? Because of Virgin Galactic of course.

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26/10/2019

The Future of Meat: Farmers Should Be Worried

The future of meat, it seems, is less about flesh and more about flattering foliage. Food science is entering a new golden age.