katleho Seisa | Getty High fees can take a bite out of your portfolio returns, but the good news is that it’s becoming cheaper to invest. Financial services firms charge clients a fee to invest their funds, typically withdrawn from their investment assets. When costs are high, they eat into returns over time. Consider that
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Visitors take photos in front of the Meta (Facebook) sign at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on December 29, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent popped 9% after announcing better-than-expected top-line results. Meta posted $28.65 billion
With the first three months of the year behind us, it’s now earnings season. Accordingly, investors looking for strong buys have a list of companies to choose from. At least, a list of companies that outperformed expectations on the earnings front. Markets tend to immediately reward companies that report earnings with positive surprises. Of course,
In March, I published a piece on the best cloud computing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For this article, I’m discussing the top cloud computing stocks for 2023. As I often like to do, I scour ETFs to develop stock ideas. In my previous piece, the funds I selected were the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY),
If you watched stocks yesterday, you would think the bear market was back in full force. But today, you’d think a new bull market is emerging. This is nothing new. If you feel like this market has been throwing you for a loop, you are not alone. In January, stocks soared because inflation collapsed. And
There were two major reasons for a deep correction in growth stocks in 2022. First, the Fed pursued aggressive contractionary policies and as liquidity dried up on a relative basis, high-beta stocks corrected. Furthermore, earnings revision on the downside in a post-pandemic era impacted several high-flying growth stocks. I believe that 2023 is a period
The Microsoft logo displayed on their stand during the Mobile World Congress 2023 on March 2, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft — Shares of tech giant Microsoft gained more than 8% Wednesday after a better-than-expected earnings report a day
The recent Bitcoin (BTC-USD) might have cooled down, with the price dropping well below $30,000. But I believe this rally is unlikely to be the last of it for BTC — conditions seem perfect for another rally in the near future, which could be hugely beneficial for crypto stocks. First, the Bitcoin halving event in
The Schwab US Divided Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) offers a basket of the best dividend stocks for investors. It’s also a standout among top ETFs, having run from $25.50 in 2011 to a peak of $80 last year. All thanks to the quality of its holdings, which have high dividend yields, strong value, growth, and quality stock
Education is quickly changing with the times. Traditional classroom methods aren’t as popular as they once were, simply because technology opens new possibilities. EdTech stocks combine computer technology and current educational practices, shifting the traditional learning paradigm we take for granted. In theory, EdTech stocks provide more-accessible and affordable education to all. Such a pursuit
At first glance, the first-quarter 2023 results from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) don’t seem all that bad. However, many investors’ initial reaction was to sell TSLA stock. In the wake of this, opinions vary concerning the future trajectory of the Tesla share price. Fortunately, there is a dip-buying strategy that could work well
Investors interested in battery stocks can look at this sector from multiple angles. Some companies manufacture batteries that power the current generation of EVs, future technology innovators, OEMs, commodity producers, traders, etc. Though, others focus on lithium batteries, solid-state battery innovations, and other key growth areas of this market. These are the kinds of battery stocks
Is Wall Street’s opinion of Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) optimistic or pessimistic? There’s an odd divergence between the ambitious consensus price target on PLUG stock and the multitude of downgrades. Still, hopefully, today we can wade through the sea of opinions and come to a conclusion about Plug Power. Plug Power is probably the most famous publicly
In this article PACW FRC WAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader works at the post where First Republic Bank stock is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, March 16, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines before the bell
As electric vehicle sales continue to surge, it’s clear that this is a space that’s ripe for long-term growth. However, many investors may be dissuaded from investing in the sector, who believe that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has already provided all the growth there is. Most other EV stocks simply won’t make it. I agree that the future EV
There’s a lot going on with app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock lately. The company acquired Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a digital-focused mortgage lender. This might or might not prove to be a successful strategy. Also, SoFi Technologies is susceptible to changes in public policy regarding student loan repayments. All of this adds up to a less-than-stellar
Rate hike sensitive stocks have had a tough time recently, but once those hikes end, stand back and watch these names fly. An event that the markets eagerly look forward to is the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The stance of monetary policies has a significant impact on the broader markets and several sectors. Anticipating
With the market still absorbing the key takeaways from its latest financial results, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to trend lower. Granted, these more recent moves with TSLA stock have been relatively mild. At least, compared to the stock’s double-digit drop immediately after the electric vehicle maker’s quarterly earnings release on April 19. Still, while perhaps not
Defense stocks look to have a runway into a profitable future. Defense budgets are ballooning as global tensions rise, and that’s put defense stocks in the limelight among investors. The argument for picking up a defense company right now is relatively strong. First there’s the obvious ramp up in global tensions, which has supported demand
The other shoe has officially dropped for Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) stock. As you’ve likely heard, the struggling retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 23. With the market expecting such a development over the past few months, the official news has had less of an impact on the price of BBBY stock