The bear market of 2022 has many investors down. Not only have many lost money, but there are also fears that a recession is imminent. That would lead to further losses and an overall souring across society. That said, there’s certainly money to be made. It was Warren Buffett who famously said, “Be fearful when
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What Is the Electronics Sector? The electronics sector produces electronic equipment and consumer electronics and manufactures electrical components for a variety of products. Common items in the electronics sector include mobile devices, televisions, and circuit boards. Industries within the electronics sector include telecommunications, networking, electronic components, industrial electronics, and consumer electronics. Key Takeaways Industries within the
The beaten-down stock market has created an opportunity for contrarian investors in short-squeeze stocks. Essentially, bearish traders must borrow the underlying securities which they are pessimistic about. However, bullish traders en masse can deliberately bid up heavily shorted names, forcing the bears to buy back borrowed equities. Experts refer to the resulting upside panic as
Revenue generated from drug production by U.S. pharmaceutical companies both domestically and abroad is growing substantially, in part because of repetitive price increases. Drug companies pricing is relatively unregulated and they can often raise drug prices beyond inflation rates. This allows the drug companies to increase their revenues continually, even if the demand for one
Do you think I’d be writing for InvestorPlace if I knew the three top stocks to invest in right now? Of course not. Then again, no one knows the three best stocks to invest in at any given time. That’s why hedge fund investors like Jim Simons are so successful. His firm, Renaissance Technologies, uses
There are a growing number of financial websites offering a plethora of expert advice on investing. Although there are many common characteristics, each website has its unique appeal. Two websites that have particularly high visibility are The Motley Fool and TheStreet. Key Takeaways Among the growing number of financial websites offering expert advice on investing, two websites with particularly high
As a nearly trillion-dollar company by market capitalization, everyday there’s news about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. However, one of the news items making the most headlines now about the electric vehicle (EV) maker is the potential upside from forthcoming changes to the U.S.’s EV tax credit. U.S. Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, and President
Mortgage rates had a quiet day Monday, with most averages dipping just slightly lower or remaining flat. It follows a week-and-a-half period of dramatic up and down swings for the 30-year average. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages The 30-year average took a relative breather Monday, with only its second day in 12 registering a minimal
In this article BBBY HD NUN-MX SNOW ALLY BHP Vehicles pass a Walmart store in Torrance, California, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Walmart, Home Depot — The retailers’ shares rose about 5% each after both companies reported better-than-expected earnings
The climate and energy provisions within the budget recently passed by Congress have the electric vehicle (EV) sector buzzing. Clearly, some EV makers will gain from the legislation and some will lose, so investors must have their due diligence in place when investing in EV stocks. The two obvious goals of the bill are to make
Every bank-related financial transaction requires two critical pieces of information to identify customers: the routing number and the account number, both of which are assigned when you open an account. You can find both of these on the bottom of paper checks, and these numbers are also needed when you do electronic bank transfers or wires
Jobs in the financial sector can be highly lucrative, which helps explain why they’re in such great demand. Of course, breaking into the world of finance isn’t easy, as entry qualifications can be as lofty as the salaries. At a minimum, most jobs require a four-year degree, and many professionals have advanced degrees in business,
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is designed to provide round-the-clock healthcare for babies who are born prematurely or with life-threatening health conditions. A NICU stay can be emotional and stressful for parents and there may be financial aftershocks once medical bills begin arriving. Newborn intensive care costs can be significantly higher than standard newborn
People who are affected by infertility do have options to try, but in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the diagnostics, medication, surgery, and other treatments can be expensive. In some cases, medical insurance will cover many of the costs, but in other cases it won’t. On a global scale, 15% of reproductive-aged couples are impacted by
In this article BHP-AU PHIA-NL MASI WMT HD ALLY Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Home Depot (HD) – Home Depot reported a quarterly profit of $5.05 per share, 11 cents above estimates, with revenue and comparable store sales also topping Street forecasts. However, the number of customer transactions fell during the
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock hasn’t looked this good in a while. Not long ago, the company revealed that the electric vehicle (or EV) manufacturer plans to enact a three-for-one share split on Aug. 17. Furthermore, CEO Elon Musk tweeted a hint that two new EV models will be shipped out. For these reasons, or just because Tesla
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have had a tumultuous few years. A number of factors have made some electric-vehicle stocks very risky for investors. Particularly dangerous are EV makers that are generating huge losses, are running low on cash and are far from mass producing EVs. The first factor that has made some EV stocks very
Hot stocks took on a whole new meaning during meme stock mania. The question now is: are meme stocks back? It certainly looks like it judging by the way several securities have been trading in recent weeks. While some analysts and investors are labeling a slate of companies, primarily financial firms based in Hong Kong,
While the biggest analyst calls garner the most attention, “buy,” “sell” and “hold” ratings from analysts are not always a good source for investors. The reason is simple. The biggest analyst calls are often late in warning investors to sell a stock. For example, after a company reported a weak quarter, analysts rush in, after
We bring back one of our most popular guests, investment expert Lyn Alden. Together, we explore how to build a global portfolio. Lyn teaches us how we can determine the most attractive equity markets, how to identify red flags, and how we can protect ourselves against inflation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro