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Richard Reed

Richard Reed worked at a senior level in regional newspapers before becoming editor of a business magazine aimed at the start-up market. Since then he has freelanced for business and finance newspapers and magazines, including the Daily Telegraph, Investment Adviser (FT group), and Citywire.

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Williams alligator chart
Williams Alligator: what is it and how to use it

The Williams Alligator is a real trading technique, not a vicious reptile. Though, as with any financial trading, if you don’t do your homework thoroughly, it could well turn around and bite you.

Richard Reed13:23, 30 March 2018
Stock chart
The Moving Average: what is it and how to use it

When you’re trading stocks or any other type of security, it’s vital to keep track of their performance. While you don’t want to overreact to short-term price fluctuation, you do need to ensure your investment is going up, not down

Richard Reed12:43, 28 March 2018
Dropbox app
Will Dropbox IPO be a Facebook or a Snap?

The new hot-ticket tech IPO has arrived as cloud-storage provider Dropbox - valued at around at $10bn - looks for a $500m initial public offering later this month.

Richard Reed13:49, 8 March 2018
Stockmarket risk
How to create a trading plan and manage risk

Whatever your long-term investment aims, it’s essential to have a trading plan to help you stick to the straight and narrow.

Richard Reed13:00, 29 January 2018
Etherium
Etherium poised to be new darling of crypto markets

Etherium could be poised to become the new darling of the cryptocurrency markets after both Bitcoin and Litecoin appeared to be falling back.

Richard Reed11:36, 14 December 2017
Bitcoin
Is Bitcoin’s bubble about to burst – or is it the new gold?

A couple of days ago, the price of digital currency Bitcoin reached a new all-time high as it passed $6,300 (£4,788). Yet Warren Buffet has called it an “Enron in the making”. So what’s the truth?

Richard Reed14:53, 31 October 2017
Green investing hits the fast lane

It was Elon Musk who turbocharged green investing. His vision of fast, exotic electric cars grabbed the public’s imagination like nothing else – young and old alike.

Richard Reed11:38, 13 October 2017
Bitcoin
5 ways to invest in the blockchain/Bitcoin boom

You will have heard stories of people making a fortune trading Bitcoin – so how do you cash in on cryptocurrencies without getting your fingers burned?

Richard Reed14:59, 23 September 2017
Gin distillery
Anyone for a G&T? It’s boom time for alcohol investments

If you’ve been tempted to try one of the new craft ales or artisan gins in the nation’s bars and pubs, you’re not alone – the beer and spirits trade is on a roll. Gin broke the £1bn sales mark for the first time ever in the UK in 2016

Richard Reed12:28, 2 July 2017
Uber app
Uber co-founder Kalanick resigns as CEO over ‘macho culture’ claims

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO of the cab-hailing company after allegations of a macho management culture that turned a blind eye to claims of sexual harassment.

Richard Reed11:55, 21 June 2017
bitcoin
The future of cryptocurrency

Are cryptocurrencies the future of international financial transactions? Can they be traded? Will the supermarket shopper use a digital currency to buy their groceries any time soon? To answer those questions, it’s necessary to look at exactly what a cryptocurrency is.

Richard Reed15:06, 13 June 2017
Business Development Strategy Results Concept
Business development basics

Business development is all about growth – thinking outside the box, outsmarting your rivals, and growing your customer base. No business can afford to stand still in today’s competitive marketplace.

Richard Reed10:36, 31 May 2017
100 dollar bills
Borrowing to invest: how to access funds

Borrowing smart in a debt-filled world is essential if you want to stay on top of your finances – and it’s easier than you might think.

Richard Reed10:01, 31 May 2017
Crowdfunding
Inject cash into your business with crowdfunding

There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to raising cash, and over the past few years it’s been taking the business world by storm: crowdfunding. Crowdfundin

Richard Reed13:24, 15 May 2017

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