Invest like a celebrity? Even a retail investor can bet on areas to which he or she has a personal connection

Invest like a celebrity? Even a retail investor can bet on areas to which he or she has a personal connection

Some people like football, others like fast cars, others like hamburgers. It might seem that personal preferences in consumption, hobbies or emotional attachment to various things have no influence at all on where people invest. But in many cases it is not. Celebrities also invest in areas that people have a personal connection to, and it turns out that sometimes they have pretty good instincts. Let's take a look at which celebrities are the most successful at investing.

Disney’s Huge Success: The Box Office Of "Inside Out 2" Surpassed 1 billion

Disney’s Huge Success: The Box Office Of "Inside Out 2" Surpassed 1 billion

The Walt Disney Company is one of the most prominent players in the entertainment industry, and its actions are closely watched by the public and investors alike. In recent weeks, the success of the animated film "Inside Out 2", developed by Pixar, has attracted a lot of attention. Sequel to the 2015 animated film has not only received widespread positive feedback but has also been reflected into the performance of the company's stock.

Amazon Is Consolidating Its Market Position. Shares Reach New Highs

Amazon Is Consolidating Its Market Position. Shares Reach New Highs

Amazon, which started life as an online store selling books, has come a long way since its inception and has expanded into various industries. The company has not been idle for a second and is constantly adapting its services to trends and customer needs. Most recently, it has introduced innovations in its Amazon Business section with even the expansion of Amazon Pharmacy services and the company's stock has reached new highs.

Snap Elections in France: An Unexpected Shock for European Economy

Snap Elections in France: An Unexpected Shock for European Economy

Emmanuel Macron caused a political earthquake in France after losing the Euro elections not leaving the Paris stock exchange untouched. The biggest concern is the state budget, which is already in deep deficit, potentially undermined by a possible far-right government. With France being the second largest economy in Europe, the elections could disrupt stability not only domestically but across Europe as a whole. This may signal a new setback on the road to economic recovery after the years of crisis.