Yahoo Finance Names Robinhood Markets Stock Of The Year For 2024

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 4, 2025

Yahoo Finance has named Robinhood Markets (HOOD) the stock of the year for 2024. The company, led by Vlad Tenev, saw its stock surge over 190% after boosting its profitability and expanding its portfolio.

Key Facts

According to senior analyst Patrick Molly from Piper Sandler, Robinhood Markets’ growth is just beginning. The reason? 75% of Robinhood’s customer base consists of young people who are more inclined to try new products, driving further growth for the company. One of the key drivers of growth over the past year has been Robinhood’s new web-based trading platform, which opens access to 50% of the retail market that was previously unavailable to users.

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Key Number

$32.94 billion — Robinhood’s market capitalization. The company’s shares are currently trading at $37.26.

Key Story

Vlad Tenev has become one of the billionaires whose wealth soared following Donald Trump’s election victory. Robinhood’s stock rose nearly 20% after the election results, boosting Tenev’s wealth by almost $300 million, reaching $1.9 billion. According to Forbes, his current net worth stands at $2.3 billion.

Robinhood has introduced several new products and launched margin trading in the UK in 2024. The company also debuted a securities lending product in the UK last September, allowing users to earn passive income from their stock holdings. Additionally, Robinhood began offering EU customers the ability to transfer cryptocurrencies to and from its platform.

What is Robinhood?

Robinhood is an online brokerage that offers commission-free services, allowing users to buy and sell stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other assets. The company was founded in 2013 by Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt with the mission to democratize finance, making financial services more accessible to the general public.

What’s Next?

In June, Robinhood announced its acquisition of Luxembourg-based crypto platform Bitstamp to leverage the company’s exchange technology and expand its global presence. The deal, valued at around $200 million, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

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Cyprus Residential Market Surpasses €2.5 Billion In 2025 With Apartments Leading the Way

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 16, 2026

Market Overview

In 2025, Cyprus’ newly built residential property market achieved a remarkable milestone, exceeding €2.5 billion. Data from Landbank Analytics indicates robust activity countrywide, with newly filed contracts reaching 7,819, including off-plan developments. This solid performance underscores the market’s resilience and dynamism across all districts.

Transaction Breakdown

The apartment sector clearly dominated the market, constituting 81.6% of transactions with 6,382 deals valued at €1.77 billion. In contrast, house sales represented a smaller segment, encompassing 1,437 transactions and generating €737.9 million. The record-high transaction was noted in Limassol, where an apartment sold for approximately €15.2 million, while the priciest house fetched roughly €6.2 million.

Regional Analysis

Nicosia: The capital recorded steady domestic demand with 2,171 new residential transactions. Apartments accounted for 1,836 deals generating €349.6 million, compared to 335 house transactions worth €105.5 million, anchoring Nicosia as a core market with average values of €190,000 for apartments and €315,000 for houses.

Limassol: As the island’s principal investment center, Limassol led overall activity with 2,207 transactions. Apartments dominated with 1,936 sales generating €824.1 million, while 271 house transactions added €157.9 million. The district enjoyed premium pricing, with apartments averaging over €425,000 and houses around €583,000.

Larnaca: This district maintained robust activity with a total of 2,020 transactions. The apartment segment realized 1,770 transactions worth €353 million, and houses contributed 250 deals valued at €96.3 million. Average prices hovered near €200,000 for apartments and €385,000 for houses, positioning Larnaca within the mid-market bracket.

Paphos: With a more balanced mix, Paphos completed 1,078 transactions. Ranking second in overall value at €503.2 million, the district saw house sales generate €287.8 million and apartments €215.4 million. Consequently, Paphos achieved the highest average house price at approximately €710,000 and an apartment average of €320,000, emphasizing its premium housing profile.

Famagusta: Distinguished by lower transaction volumes, Famagusta was the sole district where house sales outnumbered apartment deals. Out of 343 transactions, 176 involved houses (yielding €90.4 million) and 167 were apartments (at €32.4 million). The segment’s average prices were about €194,000 for apartments and over €513,000 for houses, signaling its focus on holiday residences and coastal developments.

Sector Insights and Forward View

Commenting on the report, Landbank Group CEO Andreas Christophorides remarked that the analysis demonstrates an ecosystem where apartments are the cornerstone of the real estate market. He emphasized, “The apartment sector is not merely a trend; it is the engine powering the country’s real estate market.” Christophorides also highlighted the diverse regional dynamics: Limassol leads in apartment pricing, Paphos commands premium house prices, Nicosia remains pivotal to domestic demand, Larnaca sustains competitive activity, and Famagusta caters to holiday home buyers.

In a market characterized by these varied profiles, informed monitoring of regional and sector-specific dynamics is crucial for investors aiming to make targeted and strategic decisions.

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