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Ben Marshall

Professor Ben Marshall holds the MSA Charitable Trust Chair in Finance at Massey University, New Zealand. Among other topics, his research interests include: return predictability including the rigorous testing of trading strategies, mechanisms for minimising transaction costs in order placement, ETFs, hedging commodity risk, and liquidity issues. Ben has consulted to a range of organisations, ranging from large multinationals and hedge funds to SMEs, and not for profit organisations.His research has been discussed in numerous newspapers and investment blogs and he is a member of the Australian New Zealand Shadow Finance Regulatory Committee.

Crisis Alpha Series

What it takes to invest in volatile markets

Mar 31, 2016 08:27 am UTC| Insights & Views

Investors have had a tough start to 2016. Financial markets are extremely volatile and many are wondering what investment strategy to pursue. There are a huge number of approaches used to decide the best time to buy and...

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Economy

Iran Warns No Military Fix for Hormuz Crisis as Talks Show Progress

Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has cautioned that escalating military actions will not resolve the ongoing Hormuz crisis, emphasizing instead the importance of diplomatic negotiations. In a recent statement,...

Asian Markets Slip Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and RBA Rate Hike Expectations

Asian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened בעקבות escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and anticipation of further monetary tightening in Australia. Regional trading activity...

Oil Prices Ease in Asian Trade as Gulf Tensions and Hormuz Shipping Risks Weigh on Markets

Oil prices slipped during Asian trading on Tuesday following a strong rally in the previous session, as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf with U.S. efforts to stabilize critical shipping routes....

Yen Volatility and Middle East Tensions Drive Dollar Strength in FX Markets

The Japanese yen remained a focal point in global foreign exchange markets on Monday, as it trimmed earlier gains against the U.S. dollar following a sharp rally driven by speculation of government intervention. The...

Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Middle East Tensions and Oil Market Volatility

Gold prices rebounded slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday after hitting a one-month low, as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to...

Politics

Ukraine Announces Ceasefire Starting May 6 Amid Ongoing Tensions with Russia

Ukraine will implement a ceasefire beginning at midnight between May 5 and May 6, according to an official statement from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The announcement, shared on Telegram, highlights Ukraines decision to...

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition After Pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering in a Florida hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, according to his spokesperson. The 81-year-old political figure remains in critical but stable condition,...

Bolsonaro Discharged After Shoulder Surgery Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from a hospital in Brasília after undergoing shoulder surgery, marking another development in his ongoing health and legal situation. The procedure,...

Trump’s Washington Redesign Plans Spark Debate Over Cost and Heritage

President Donald Trump is pushing forward with an ambitious redesign of Washington, D.C., proposing major construction and renovation projects that have generated both attention and controversy. His plans include a new...

US Moves to Secure Gulf Shipping Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

The United States has announced plans to assist vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump stated that efforts would begin...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Palantir Reports Record Growth, Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook Above Expectations

Palantir Technologies delivered its strongest sales growth since going public, reporting impressive first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and boosted investor confidence. The company announced...

Anthropic Secures $1.5B AI Venture Backed by Wall Street Giants, Shaking Software Sector

Anthropic has reportedly secured $1.5 billion in funding for a new artificial intelligence joint venture backed by major Wall Street firms, signaling a significant shift in the AI and enterprise software landscape....

Meta Plans $13B AI Data Center Financing in Texas Amid Surging Big Tech Investment

Meta Platforms is reportedly partnering with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to secure a massive $13 billion financing package for its planned data center in El Paso, Texas. According to sources cited by Reuters, the...

Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Venture with Wall Street Firms Targets Private Equity Market

Anthropic is reportedly nearing completion of a major $1.5 billion joint venture with leading financial institutions, including Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence tools...

Samsung Appoints New TV Business Head Amid Rising Competition from Chinese Rivals

Samsung Electronics, the worlds leading TV manufacturer, has made a significant leadership change in its television division for the first time in over two years. The company announced that Lee Won-jin, formerly head of...
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