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Squid Game has sparked interest in South Korean culture. However, this Netflix show has also noticeably influenced the local financial market. Stocks of several media companies skyrocketed last week. Analysts forecast that the shares of other companies may also rise. Let us take a look at the biggest companies on the South Korean stock exchange, where more than 2,500 stocks are now traded. Here are the top 5 companies with the highest market capitalization.

Rising inflation in the United States unveiled by September report has unsettled Wall Street. Investors prefer cautious trading amid talks that inflation threatens the stock market. However, analysis by UBS shows there are stocks that can benefit from rising consumer prices. Let us take a look at the top-5 assets that are likely to go up under these conditions.

Architectural structures most often reflect the aspirations and ideals of their creators. This concept is relevant to Japan's fascinating castles. Samurai resilience of previous centuries has left an imprint on many ancient buildings in the country. Although some Japanese castles have undergone extensive renovation, modern architects still managed to preserve the unique atmosphere of the past. Let's now look at Japan's top 6 samurai castles

As the crypto field continues its rapid advance, market players are forced to find new ways to make money. Market manipulations remain the primary way to do so. At the same time, there are three ways to earn passive income on cryptocurrencies. They are used less often, but can produce sizeable earnings.

Forbes has estimated the earnings of soccer players for the 2021–2022 season. The business magazine's ranking is based on their salaries, various bonuses, and rewards, as well as the money that comes from commercials. Interestingly, the current top 5 includes 3 players of one and the same club. In addition, the leader of the top 5 has changed for the first time in 3 years. Let's see who these soccer stars are and how much they earn.

The recent elections in Germany have left some unsettled issues. The first one tackles the successor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The second issue focuses on a new political and economic stance. Angela Merkel has steered Germany through numerous crises over the past 16 years, but she failed to resolve some problems. According to the Ifo Institute, in 2022, the German economy may expand by 5.1%. Such optimistic predictions could be explained by the rapid recovery after the crisis. However, to remain the leading economy, the country's government has to clear up three key problems

Forbes has recently published its annual ranking of the richest self-made women in the United States. This ranking traditionally includes the country's most successful self-made women entrepreneurs. By the way, the joint fortune of all 100 women on the list soared by over 30% to $118 billion in the past year. Let's find out who of America's richest self-made businesswomen are in the current top 10.

Analysts suppose that in the next five years, three crossovers (SUV) will lead the global car market. Car producers have to explore this segment of the market amid the current conditions. Some of them have already started the production of SUVs, releasing one car after another. Let us take a look at the three most popular crossovers

Bloomberg has published the results of its latest survey that revealed 25 richest families on the globe. According to the agency, the aggregate capital of all participants of the rating increased by over 20% in the past 12 months. Currently, it is estimated at $1.7 trillion. What families can boast of the biggest wealths? Read our article to find it out

Last week, one of the biggest financial scandals erupted in China. It was caused by China Evergrande Group's slump in equity and credit markets. Now, the Chinese property developer is paying debts to the victims. Economists suppose that the situation is under control. Strategists at Deutsche Bank and Barclays do not see a reason for concern. They suppose that the business model of Chinese companies has proved to be reliable. Nevertheless, most global producers of solar energy faced problems amid the Evergrande Group default. Let us focus on the 5 most suffering companies

Gold coins of some countries spark great interest from many investors. The Austrian Philharmoniker, the Australian Kangaroo, and the Canadian Maple Leaf are considered the most promising coins for long-term investments. However, you may face certain pitfalls in the precious metals market. Experts advise investors to learn about the myths surrounding precious metals and bullion coins before rushing to buy them

Many long-term investors prefer to include blue-chip stocks in their equity portfolios. They are shares of such reputable companies as Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. Nevertheless, today, stock exchanges also list many less popular companies worth paying attention to if you plan to make a profit in the long term. CFRA analysts have picked 7 best options for long-term investment that traders might have never heard of. Let's get to know what they are