Understanding the Capital Markets and Shipping Star Bulk Carriers – Why the Underdog?

By Kevin Oates

Wasn’t life so easy before the recent financial crisis? Dry bulk shipping companies were making money hand over fist; dividends were certain from the dividend paying companies; growth was secure from those companies looking to reinvest. Analysts piled praise on all the companies (with one or two exceptions) as targets were met and exceeded and all strategic decisions were seen as wise insights into the market. There were very few players – companies, analysts or investors – who were not bullish on shipping.

But the world has changed. And today the listed shipping companies have

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