Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward is one of Money Morning’s 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:

30/07/2020

What the Return of Deflation Means for Aussie Investors

Deflation: It’s a word that most Australians aren’t used to hearing. We’ve been blessed with growth and the inflation it brings for more than two decades. Ensuring that the deflationary trap has never managed to claim our economy. Now though, after a 22-year run, deflation is back...

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

28/07/2020

Wisr Delivers another Strong Quarter, but Mixed Market Response

As we inch closer to earnings season, the scrutiny on stocks is heating up. Fintech upstart Wisr Ltd [ASX:WZR] has learnt that firsthand today, sharing some fantastic figures from their June quarter. However, despite the good news, the market’s reaction has been mixed...

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

24/07/2020

Magnis Energy Technologies Shares Bolt Higher on Battery Breakthrough

Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd [ASX:MNS] — a company that is designing ‘next-generation’ lithium batteries. The MNS share price is trading 38% higher at time of writing thanks to new breakthrough battery technology....

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

24/07/2020

US-China Tensions: Winners and Losers of the Big China Break-Up

Yesterday it was the closure of a consulate. Today it is a fierce tongue-lashing. Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, has called on the US and its allies to change China. More specifically, to change its ruling structure rooted in the Chinese Communist Party...

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

23/07/2020

DroneShield Shares Soar as It Wins the Right to Protect US Skies

In a mixed day of trading for the ASX, DroneShield Ltd [ASX:DRO] is a clear standout. The company is trading 34% higher at time of writing. Climbing ever higher thanks to a new deal with the US Air Force (USAF). It is clearly a major win for the small firm...

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23/07/2020

Nothing Can Salvage China–US Relations Anymore: Tensions Rising

An ‘unprecedented escalation’. That was China’s response to the United States’ latest strategic blow to the Middle Kingdom. A response that came after the US ‘abruptly demanded’ China close its US consulate in...

Ryan Clarkson-Ledward

22/07/2020

Vault Intelligence Shares Climb 16% Thanks to a Superb Quarter

It’s been a busy fortnight for Vault Intelligence Ltd [ASX:VLT]. They confirmed that they were the subject of a takeover bid from Damstra Holdings Ltd [ASX:DTC] on 8 July. A deal that spurred Vault’s share price to prices not seen since the start of the year....

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21/07/2020

9 Spokes International Ltd Shares Up 38% Thanks to Visa Partnership

We must remember that there is more to the fintech sector than just BNPL. One such company is 9 Spokes International Ltd [ASX:9SP]. A tiny software outfit that has just landed itself a huge partnership with Visa...

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21/07/2020

What Comes Next, for What We Eat: 3D-Printed and Lab Grown Meat

We’ve got to remember that the entire reason for this pandemic is dodgy food. A decision that has brought the entire world to a crippling standstill. But it is precisely because of that, that the future of food is so important...

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20/07/2020

MGC Pharmaceuticals Acquires Medicinal Cannabis Clinic (ASX:MXC)

It’s been a while since pot stocks have made headlines. The industry as a whole has been fairly quiet lately. Largely overshadowed by the ongoing pandemic and its fallout. That hasn’t stopped MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd [ASX:MXC] from their plans though.