Beyond Just Money

The global economy is dazed due to the COVID-19-led disruption. Though, one sector that is observing industry-wide growth is the healthcare sector and medicines. With increasing awareness about the advantages of expert medical caregiving, the need for healthcare medication, workforce or employees has increased considerably. Thus, the industry participants stand to benefit from its deliberate methods for considering numerous growth opportunities in a very active healthcare sector. Lets look out for the top players.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the impacts of Coronavirus and associated risks, many companies all around the globe have decided to freeze their dividend payments till things get normal. In a country like Australia, where dividend stocks have always been looked as an attractive investment, it has become increasingly difficult for investors to choose the right stocks for their portfolio. Lets have a look at some top players.

The COVID-19 pandemic is said to have had a severe impact on the property market of Australia. Sales in the market have been hit hard with numbers down by millions of dollars. Further, the crisis has created significant job losses and thus, several tenants have been unable to pay their respective tents and have had to vacate the properties.Lets have a look at the overall sentiment of the real estate players and their expectations post the pandemic.

Free Trade Agreements (FTA's) make it cheaper and easier for the businesses to export their goods and services while creating employment opportunities and boosting the economy. However, some economists believe that the FTA's could create opposite effects, taking jobs from one country to another country. The UK and the US have initiated the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations earlier this week. Lets have a look at the considerations and challenges.

Increasing consumer affection towards online shopping might spark a revisiting in capital expenditure plans of retailers. As consumers are increasingly buying goods online, the need to open new stores appears less, and it could save millions for retailers. Lets have a look at the reboot of the sector

Various telecom operators are taking proactive actions to help the country navigate through this crisis with increased data limits, waiver of late payment fees and new and better plans so as to grapple this pandemic. Let's have a look at the strong players.

Several businesses are seeking support from the government so that they can mitigate their losses and avoid the considerable layoffs across the United Kingdom as well as other parts of the world. Under the UK Government's furloughing scheme, the government has committed to take the forbearance of 80 percent of employee's salaries with the view to ensure job retention in these times of crisis. Lets have a closer look at the scheme.

Australia on the verge of worst economic contraction brought about by coronavirus lockdown is chopping inflation. The country is now eyeing deflation.

As per the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), CPI for March quarter recorded a 0.3% rise reflecting bushfires and coronavirus influence on food prices.

Lets take a look at the technology sector which is expected to improve the investor's portfolio in the upcoming future along with a few ASX listed Technology companies which would drive the Australian sector post COVID-19 crisis.

Pension experts in UK suggest that if companies continue on their decision to abandon the Pension payments, the contributions might be slashed by approximately £500 million. Lets have a look at the impact of the slashes and the "Pension Freedoms"programme.