“It´s not personal, it’s strictly business.” This famous phrase comes from what many consider to be the greatest mafia movie of all time: The Godfather. It is the shrewd Michael Corleone who says these words to his brother, Sonny, in the original: “It’s...
The storm hit without warning. A key supplier went bankrupt, raw material prices skyrocketed, and analysts quickly declared that the company was in deep trouble. But inside the boardroom, the CEO was anything but panicked—she was preparing a response and considering...
The timeless saying that history repeats itself was repeatedly proven in the U.S. presidential elections. Trump has now been elected president for a second time. The question now is whether history will also repeat itself in the markets, just as it did after his...
Whenever people invest in a certain market, they are betting on the strength of that country or economy. It’s a bet on whether development and progress will sustain growth in the long run. They may also be betting on the political system—whether it’s stable, whether...
Tour de France is starting soon. This cycling competition is considered one of the most challenging competitions in the world. The racing takes place for 21 consecutive days with competitors cycling various distances across France – upwards of 200km each day....
General meeting of Spaks Invest hf. was held last Thursday, May 2. The current board of directors was re-elected. The fund’s assets totaled ISK 1.12 billion at the end of last year and the fund’s exchange rate rose by 17.53% in 2023 after all costs. The...
