All posts tagged: stock market

Viaplay crashes after delayed quarterly report

October 24, 2023
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on October 24th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Crisis-hit Viaplay is crashing on the stock market after failing to deliver its quarterly report on time. Fraught negotiations with the new owners have added more disorder to an already difficult situation. But there is one conceivable solution. “The situation is complex and takes time […]

After Tesla’s Stock Fall, Shareholder Patience May Finally Run Out

December 15, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 15th, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Tesla is the EV market leader, but faces tough competition ahead. The bigger storm cloud, though, is coming from inside: the CEO is selling shares and pouring his energy into Twitter. Have you heard of Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard? The most devoted enthusiasts will […]

The Fed’s Triple Rate Hike Sends New Shockwaves Through Tech

November 3, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 3rd, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The triple rate hike was expected. But Fed chair Jerome Powell simultaneously sent new shockwaves with the announcement that the terminal rate may need to go even higher than the central bank had previously believed. Years of excess at the tech giants may now be […]

Polestar’s Losses Keep Growing — When Does the Money Run Out?

September 4, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on September 4th, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Polestar’s losses are ballooning, driven by expensive costs from its SPAC listing. The EV company has been squeezed, and the question now is how quickly its owners will have to step up with fresh capital. An ordinary IPO is usually preceded by a long and […]

Cathie Wood Is Losing Billions — But She Won’t Quit

May 27, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on May 27th, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Fund manager Cathie Wood became the face of the tech boom when she pulled in billions to her controversial investment strategy. But when the crash came, she went from superstar to a figure in doubt. Can she turn Ark Invest back to winning? It’s December […]

The Market Exhales — But the Boom Is Over

May 5, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on May 5th, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. As the US central bank raises its benchmark rate, it may mark the end of the current tech boom. This spring has already delivered the largest drop since 2008. “Finally, it’s over.” That was the tone in October 2008 after the tech-heavy Nasdaq crashed 17.4 […]

Five Things You Need to Know About Netflix’s Stock Crash

April 20, 2022
by Björn Jeffery
SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on April 20th, 2022. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Netflix shares crashed 35 percent after the company lost subscribers for the first time in more than ten years. SvD’s tech analyst Björn Jeffery breaks down what happened, and the challenges the streaming giant now faces. What is Netflix’s big problem? If you have to […]