Consumer confidence is a leading economic indicator and can forecast forward-looking economic performance. With consumer confidence recently hitting its lowest level in 16 months, that’s not a great sign for the stock market. Accordingly, finding high-quality stocks to buy in this environment can seem tricky. Companies in the consumer discretionary, non-essential, or durable goods sectors
The First Labor Day Having the first Monday in September off from work was significant for American workers in 1894, when Labor Day was declared a national holiday. Working conditions in the country’s factories, railroads, mills, and mines were grim. Employees, including many children, were often required to work 12 hours a day, six days
In this photo illustration the stock trading graph of Nvidia Corporation seen on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Nvidia – Nvidia slipped 2.5% after quarterly earnings missed Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom line. Nvidia
[embedded content] Today, we’re starting off with one of our favorites – fintech darling SoFi (SOFI). Throughout the course of the pandemic, the student loan moratorium has been a drag on the company’s stock. But now that freeze is finally coming to an end. Student loan refinancing is where SoFi first cut its teeth in
Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loans: An Overview A recourse loan allows a lender to pursue additional assets when a borrower defaults on a loan if the debt’s balance surpasses the collateral’s value. A non-recourse loan permits the lender to seize only the collateral specified in the loan agreement, even if its value does not cover the
Source: Marko Aliaksandr / Shutterstock When the “smart money” talks, I listen. And right now, that smart money is betting big on a single EV stock that could unseat Tesla (TSLA). Specifically, last quarter, two legendary hedge fund managers just picked up nearly $4 million worth of this EV stock. The first is Ray Dalio.
Corruption is a problem all over the world. Soccer’s governing organization, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, is just one example, with several executives found guilty of racketeering and money laundering in 2015. The college admissions world was rocked in 2019 after several high-profile celebrities faced legal trouble—including charges of bribery and several types
Investing in equities can be rewarding if it is paired with discipline and research. As Peter Lynch points out, “stocks aren’t lottery tickets. Behind every stock is a company. If the company does well, over time the stocks do well.” The idea is to buy and hold stocks of high-quality businesses. Starting early is often
We’re a nation of collectors, and more and more of us view our collectibles as alternative investments, a valuable way to diversify our assets. According to a recent survey , one in three adult Americans reports they collect some type of physical items. Whether they’re amassing sports memorabilia or stamps, trading cards or toys, fine
Today’s article introduces three stocks whose price targets have recently been cut by analysts on Wall Street. So far this year, the stocks market has tumbled on the back of rampant inflation and investors’ shaken confidence. Indeed, the S&P 500 Index posted its worst return for the first half of a year since 1970, triggering
In the big market rally after the pandemic triggered crash of March 2020, small-cap stocks were short to medium-term speculative bets. Some small-cap stocks delivered multi-fold returns in the blink of an eye. However, emerging companies are not just about speculation. There are high-quality small-cap stocks to buy and hold for the long term. Coming
The stock market reflects all known information as stated by the efficient market hypothesis, processing and assimilating new data rapidly through the mechanism of buying and selling. The stock market is also forward-looking, which explains why a company’s stock may fall, even when reported earnings improve from the previous quarter. Apple’s stock history is a
In this article PTON JWN BBBY TOL PDD A man walks in front of a Peloton store in Manhattan on May 05, 2021 in New York. John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bed Bath & Beyond – Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond surged
One of the most prominent growth investors of our time is Cathie Wood. Founder of the ARK Invest group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Wood has targeted high-growth companies tilted toward innovation as her focus. Accordingly, many growth investors are constantly digesting which Cathie Wood stocks may have the most potential to rally whenever the next
Mortgage rates have been on the rise for three consecutive days across most loan types. For its part, the flagship 30-year average has climbed more than three-tenths of a percentage point since Friday, pushing it further above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Thirty-year mortgage rates moved higher for a third day Tuesday,
The best known of the upcoming stock splits is Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). It will split its stock today, Aug. 24, after the close of trading. The three-for-one split will reduce the electric vehicle maker’s share price to less than $300. It will be Elon Musk’s second stock split since the beginning of the pandemic. Tesla stock
With the latest outbreak now reported in all 50 states per ABC News, investors may want to consider the top monkeypox stocks to buy right now. From an investment perspective, this latest health threat poses powerful catalysts. For one thing, the risks are real. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, monkeypox is a
Today, President Biden announced his long-awaited plan to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for millions of borrowers. The President also further extended the pause on federal student loan payments, interest, and collections until the end of the year. Key Takeaways Borrowers will be able to get up to $10,000 in federal student
It seems that investors are always on the hunt for the next 10x stocks, relying on long time horizons to deliver massive results. But if time isn’t on your side, these speculative bets may not be worth it. For older market participants, safety is much more important. That’s where safe investments for seniors to consider comes
If you recently inherited—or expect to inherit—retirement plan assets, you should keep Sept. 30 in mind. It’s a very important date when it comes to retirement accounts with multiple beneficiaries; it’s the date for determining whether an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) has a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries. An IRA is considered to have a