Articles by: Michael Fisher

Airlines in Canada with the most hidden fees

While many people are already happily booking their summer holidays, Canada has some of the most expensive airfares in the World, with airline tickets costing much more for similar distances here than in the United States, Europe, Asia or even Australia. Although it is no secret that a large portion of these extremely high costs […] Read more

Volkswagen Group’s EU new passenger car registrations rise 23% YoY in Q1 2023, market share increases 1%

Volkswagen Group has further solidified its position as EU’s leading auto maker, as the company has increased its market share by 1% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period a year ago. Some of Volkswagen Group’s main competitors such as Stellantis, Hyundai Group and BMW Group have lost market share, […] Read more

The ten largest financial losses incurred by billionaires in the past 12 months amount to $280 billion

The total amount of the ten largest financial losses incurred by billionaires within the past 12 months is nearly $280 billion. Shaky stock markets, the war in Europe, and bad business decisions have all had their impact. Elon Musk is no longer the wealthiest billionaire, with Bernard Arnault (LVMH) taking the lead. Plenty of recent […] Read more

Airlines with the most hidden charges

Summer may still be a couple of months away, but many people are already booking their holidays – either through agencies or by themselves. Planning your time off, however, can be frustrating, especially when it comes to booking a flight with all the additional fees charged for everything from seat selection to correcting a spelling […] Read more

Politicians in the U.S. with the most fake followers on social media

Social media have become an essential part of political campaigns all over the world, including the US. Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden each have a combined Instagram and Twitter following of above 100 million users, which is comparable to movie stars and world-famous musicians. TradingPedia set itself the goal of examining the social […] Read more

Food prices see 25% annual rise amid vegetable shortages in UK supermarkets

Shoppers across the United Kingdom have had to limit the number of fresh fruit and vegetables in their trolleys over the past two weeks, as some of the biggest supermarket chains in the country have rationed their sales of salad vegetables. The latest consumer price index (CPI) rose by 10.4% in the twelve months, while […] Read more

1331 tornadoes across the U.S. caused $1.15 billion in financial damages last year

More than 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States each year, incurring millions of dollars worth of damage, destroying towns, roads, and critical infrastructure, injuring and killing hundreds of people. Their winds, often reaching speeds of up to 200 mph, hold a devastating power that can lift people and vehicles in the air, rip buildings off […] Read more

BlackRock’s Equity AUM shrink 17% YoY, while MSCI World Equity Index plunges 19.76% in 2022

2022 has been detrimental for global equity markets. A plethora of factors ranging from inflation reaching a multi-decade high and rapidly-rising interest rates to the war in Ukraine triggered a sizable sell-off across stock markets, wiping trillions of dollars of value. The MSCI All-Country World Equity Index, which reflects the performance of Equities across 23 […] Read more

The most expensive Super Bowl ads as of 2022 and what to expect in 2023

Super Bowl, the final playoff in the National Football League, is one of the most long-awaited and watched events in the United States. Data shows that the event had 99.18 million viewers in 2022. Due to the astonishing number of viewers this sporting event attracts, many companies use the opportunity to advertise their products. During […] Read more