Author: Nica San Juan

Following a turbulent year that saw a significant drop in production, the coal industry expected to initiate a recovery in 2021. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, worldwide coal output fell by 2% in 2020 as a result of pandemic-related restrictions. In 2021, it is projected to increase by 3.5% …

The coronavirus vaccine is set to be a money spinner for big pharma, or at least some of the industry’s players. According to the research data analyzed and published by StockApps, Pfizer and Moderna expect to rake in a cumulative $33.4 billion in sales from the vaccine in 2021. The figure includes $15 billion for …

The alcohol market showed better-than-expected resilience in 2020 but suffered significant declines nonetheless. According to the research data analyzed and published by StockApps, the sector was expected to suffer double-digit sales declines based on May 2020 projections. However, the researcher later reviewed the forecast downwards, estimating an 8% annual sales decline. The downtrend was clearly …

Imax set a new box-office revenue record in China during the Lunar New Year weekend. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, the gross revenue between February 12, 2021 (Friday) and February 14, 2021 (Sunday) reached $25 million. Compared to a similar period in 2019 (pre-pandemic), that was an increase of …

Despite the blow of pandemic restrictions in 2020, Yum Brands’ earnings for the year topped analysts’ estimates. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, the company’s Q4 2020 revenue amounted to $1.74 billion against an expected $1.72 billion. Compared to the previous one-year period, it marked a 3% year-over-year (YoY) increase. …

Thanks to an upsurge in demand for notebook PCs, 5G smartphones and high-end PCs, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) had a blockbuster year in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, net revenue for the year totaled NT$1,339.26 billion ($47.75 billion). Compared to the 2019 figure, that marked a 25.2% …

Since Latin American company MercadoLibre went public, its shares have been on a steady uptrend. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, the stock is up by over 10,000% from its 2007 IPO price. From a mere $18 at the time, it has shot up to $1,913.00 as of February 9, …

US pharmaceutical company Novavax saw its stock hit various highs in 2020 as vaccine trials progressed. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, it was among the market winners during the year, skyrocketing an incredible 2,731% year-over-year (YoY). Based on Marketwatch data, its share price as of January 29, 2021 was …

It was a close race right to the finish line for the top luxury car brands in the US in 2020. For the second consecutive year, BMW clinched the top spot. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, the Bavarian automaker sold a total of 278,732 units during the year. Compared …

Global investor interest in Chinese bonds soared to new heights in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Stock Apps, foreign holdings of Chinese interbank bonds stood at 3.25 trillion yuan ($502 billion) at the end of December 2020. The figure marked a net increase of 1.07 trillion yuan from 2019, translating …