A Wealth of Common Sense

AUGUST 14, 2025

Maybe you shop for produce at Whole Foods instead of Aldi for a while and don’t obsess over the cost. 2022 Was One of the Worst Years Ever For Markets @awealthofcs BEN CARLSON, CFA A Wealth of Common Sense is a blog that focuses on wealth management, investments, financial markets and investor psychology.

Wealth Management

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Wired ) • Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products. ( Now money and colossal infrastructure are flowing to a vast Intel site in Ohio—just as the company may be falling apart. But It Is Fighting Back.

Food

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

’cause these are companies and in some cases countries that were never really fully integrated into the global financial system. And so as the global financial markets were in a tailspin, they were actually very resilient. Whether it’s K-Pop in movies, television, even food is cosmetics. Makes sense.

Investments

Trade Brains

JUNE 30, 2023

Adani Wilmar Vs Patanjali Foods : The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, offering essential products that are consumed on a daily basis. Two of the major players in the industry are Adani Wilmar and Patanjali Foods. Fiscal Year Adani Wilmar Patanjali Foods 2019 28,919.68

Food

The Big Picture

MARCH 7, 2023

Barron’s ) • Loose Monetary Policy and Financial Instability. Fed working paper finds that long periods of easy money leads to financial instability. This may not be surprising to financial market participants, but this is the first time I have seen a Fed working paper coming to this conclusion.

Food

Advisor Perspectives

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Research Analysts Ashley Allen and Bryant Dieffenbacher discuss the food, water and energy sectors and what their convergence means for investors.

Food

The Big Picture

JANUARY 5, 2023

Why Markets Were Down in 2022 : there was also an Occum’s razor answer for the losses in financial markets in 2022. How McDonald’s Won Russia—and Then Lost It All : For 30 years the fast-food icon turned meat, bread and potatoes into a display of capitalism that changed the way the country did business. Businessweek ).

Food

Calculated Risk

JULY 3, 2024

The factors included continued easing of demand–supply pressures in product and labor markets, lagged effects on wages and prices of past monetary policy tightening, the delayed response of measured shelter prices to rental market developments, or the prospect of additional supply-side improvements.

Transportation

Calculated Risk

APRIL 10, 2024

They remained concerned that elevated inflation continued to harm households, especially those least able to meet the higher costs of essentials like food, housing, and transportation. In their outlook for inflation, participants noted that they continued to expect that inflation would return to 2 percent over the medium term.

Transportation

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jubilant FoodWorks Vs Devyani International : In the hustle & bustle of everyday life, time is of the absolute essence and food that is quickly made available to your liking is the absolute need of the hour. Jubilant’s Franchise Partners Jubilant became the first food service company in India to surpass the turnover of Rs.

Food

Truemind Capital

OCTOBER 18, 2024

That’s exactly what we’ve seen in India’s financial markets in the quarter ending September 2024. Here is what’s happening currently- Stock markets are rising Bond Prices are increasing / Bond Yields are falling Gold is trending upwards Real Estate Prices are inching upwards ALL KEY ASSET PRICES ARE GOING NORTHWARDS!

Financial Market

Truemind Capital

AUGUST 12, 2023

In India, monsoons can play a spoilsport resulting in higher prices of food which would keep the RBI on tenterhooks. CONNECT WITH TRUEMIND ADVISOR The post Financial Market Round-Up – Jul’23 appeared first on Investment Blog. Any spurt in energy prices would further deteriorate the inflation outlook.

Financial Market

Trade Brains

JANUARY 17, 2024

made an announcement recently to acquire Capital Foods and Organic India for a total cumulative amount of ₹7,000 crore. According to the comments made by Suni D’Souza to ET, MD and CEO, the acquisition enables the company to move beyond commodities into fast-growing, high-margin, value-added food segments. BRANDED BUSINESS 1.

Food

Truemind Capital

JULY 19, 2024

On June 7, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India kept policy interest rates and its monetary stance unchanged for the eighth consecutive review meeting due to concerns about potential food price spikes. CONNECT WITH TRUEMIND ADVISOR The post Financial Market Round-Up – July’24 appeared first on Investment Blog.

Financial Market

Truemind Capital

JANUARY 16, 2024

A notable change in Fed views has predictably fueled market conviction that the happy days of extremely low-interest rates and abundant liquidity are going to be back soon. CONNECT WITH TRUEMIND ADVISOR The post Financial Market Round-Up – Jan’24 appeared first on Investment Blog.

Financial Market

Advisor Perspectives

JULY 21, 2024

Wheat and corn are the most actively traded grains in financial markets. The staple for half the world is largely ignored by Wall Street, but it’s the one commodity that really matters for global food security. But they can’t damage the global economy like rice.

Food

Discipline Funds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

And in fact, that’s pretty much how the financial markets have reflected this as stocks and bonds have been flat to down for most of the last 2-3 years. It’s well known that consumers tend to have inflation biases due to food and gas prices. Inflation has been more acute in areas consumers notice.

Food

Validea

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a professional or individual investor, our discussion provides valuable food for thought on the future of valuation, investing strategies, and financial markets.

Valuation

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As a result, Trent is gaining significant market share in the evolving Indian retail landscape. Segments of Trent Trent predominantly operates in 2 segments: Food & Grocery and Fashion Food & Grocery – Star The Star grocery and food chain, although smaller in comparison to Westside and Zudio, demonstrates steady progress.

Valuation

Trade Brains

MAY 15, 2023

Divi’s Labs also has a business relationship with the food and nutrition industry, supplying them with nutraceuticals. The products derived from food sources, along with added benefits not included in the food sources, are called nutraceuticals.

Pharmaceutical

Trade Brains

APRIL 25, 2023

Heritage Foods Ltd. Consumer Food 1578.92 Consumer Food 1020 170 Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd. Consumer Food 908.96 Apex Frozen Foods Ltd. IT - Software 1965.31 Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. Chemicals 1931.55 Ashiana Housing Ltd. Construction - Real Estate 1818.8 DCX Systems Ltd. Electronics - Components 1670.9 Sugar 1011.75

Pharmaceutical

MarketWatch

MARCH 3, 2023

Those are the words of strategists Claudio Piron and Athanasios Vamvakidis at BofA Securities, who said on Friday that inflation has yet to peak in most Group-of-10 countries and that “we are waiting for a proper market reality check.”In Getty Images/iStockphoto“The inflation genie is still out of the bottle.”Those

Marketing

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 2, 2023

High Promoter Holding Stocks Under Rs 100 #1 – AVT Natural Products First on the list is AVT Natural Products a small-cap stock from the consumer food sector having a market capitalization of ₹1,239.74 Consumer Food 75 % ₹ 81.41 crores as of 29th September, 2023. It is a subsidiary of the A.V. Bank - Private 73.67 % ₹ 54.95

Banking

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 4, 2023

is a multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm that sells Indian snacks and sweets. Six main categories make up its product line: bhujia, namkeen, packaged sweets, papad, western snacks, and other snacks, which mostly include gift packs (assortment), frozen cuisine, the mathri range, and cookies.

Portfolio Analysis

Trade Brains

MAY 31, 2023

Fundamental Analysis of Deepak Fertilisers : As the world’s population grows, it will increase pressure on food supplies and demand for higher crop yields. Due to the increase in demand from end-user sectors including food processing, personal care, and home care, the specialty chemicals market in India is expanding.

Planning

Trade Brains

JUNE 22, 2024

The company operates in four business segments which include Food and FMCG, Lube-Pack, Paint-Pack and Industrial Packaging. The Food and FMCG segment approximately accounts for 50% of the company’s revenue followed by the Lube pack and Paint pack which holds 20% each and Industrial packaging occupies 10%. Market Cap (Cr) 2,648.68

Marketing

Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The problem is compounded by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a chain of supply shortages affecting everything from food to energy to computer chips. Energy and Commodities: Best for Consumer Level Inflation (Food & Energy). Good way to offset the higher prices you’ll pay for food and energy on an everyday basis.

Investments

Nationwide Financial

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Prices excluding food and energy reaccelerated over August and September with annual core inflation climbing to the fastest pace since 1982. Retail sales were flat in September, extending the weaker trend in consumer activity seen in recent months as higher prices and rising interest rates force cuts by many households.

Retail

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Russia-Ukraine conflict exacerbated the situation by disrupting energy and food supplies. Food shortages led to higher grocery bills for consumers worldwide. Ultimately, the relationship between interest rates and bond yields plays a crucial role in financial markets.

Economics

Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We’ll explore how industry leaders adapt to challenges and capitalize on opportunities in India’s evolving consumer market. Industry Overview Of FMCG India’s food processing and FMCG sectors are experiencing robust growth, with the market projected to reach US$ 547.3 billion by 2028. EPS (TTM) ₹43.99

Food

The Irrelevant Investor

MARCH 8, 2022

Real food prices are basically at all-time highs, and wheat, soy, corn, and other agricultural commodities are still going nuts. It's hard to see the market brushing all of this off. The good news is that seeing the future is not necessary for achieving success in financial markets. But then what?

Food

Nationwide Financial

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Markets surged at the beginning of the week, with the first back-to-back gains of 2.5% Recent Fedspeak was clear that neither financial market volatility nor slowing global growth will deter them from raising rates. versus a year ago, with core (excluding food and energy) at 6.5%, which would be an acceleration from August.

Marketing

Trade Brains

MAY 29, 2023

Within the FMCG sector, are different subcategories such as processed foods, health drinks, beverages, dairy, and personal care. If we’re going to quantify the importance of the self-care and consumer industry, take a look at some of the facts below: The Indian FMCG industry is valued at a market size of $56.8

Healthcare

Trade Brains

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Revenue comes from 65% from Rooms, 30% from Foods and beverages, and 5% from Other Services. Market Cap (Cr) Rs.1,344.1 Net Profit Margin 19.17% Operating Profit Margin 28.09% High Promoter Holding Stocks Under Rs 500 #3 – Bikaji Foods International Snacks can overcome boredom by just munching on the savories. cr from Rs.195.19

Food

Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Additionally, we examine the impact of market trends, regulatory changes, and upcoming IPOs on these companies valuations and growth prospects. The article also addresses the challenges and opportunities investors face when navigating the dynamic world of unlisted shares in India’s evolving financial market.

Financial Services

Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Food Processing, Infrastructure, and Textile industries saw a decline in credit requirements. Credit to micro and small industries registered a growth rate of 12.3% in March 2023 (23.0% a year ago). Within the industry, credit growth increased for metal & chemical Industries, petroleum, and other coal-based products. a year ago.

Banking

Brown Advisory

JUNE 26, 2020

fixed income markets as of the end of 2019, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. This investment lets investors fund tangible positive impact in one of the most energy-intensive segments of the food supply chain. households. per year through 2023. per year through 2023. Source: IRI.

Medical