Over the last two weeks, my team and I have embarked on our biggest stock buying spree since the Covid-19 pandemic emerged in March 2020. We’ve done so because dozens of the fundamental, technical, and sentimental indicators that we closely track have hit extremes recently. And they’re extremes that they only tend to hit when
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Looking to give a holiday gift that will help set a young one on the right financial path? A savings bond or 529 account contribution probably won’t be the gift that gets the most attention when opened, but it just might end up being the most appreciated. Parents, grandparents, and other interested adults can give
It’s time to make some investing resolutions. The start of a new year is a good opportunity to complete a financial review of the year just ended and see what you’ve accomplished in terms of building your wealth, increasing your net worth, and growing your investments. Only then can you consider which financial resolutions will help
Some folks choose to invest in video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) for the short-squeeze potential. Others might take a position because they’re anticipating strong financial growth from GameStop. However, the best reason to hold GME stock for five years is that the company is going all-in on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the cryptocurrency market. It’s mind-blowing to
Some of the world’s largest tech companies report earnings this week, including Apple, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Amazon. After shares of Snap (SNAP) sank over 28% on Friday on disappointing revenue, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Twitter, and Pinterest were all under pressure as well amid fears advertisers may pull back on spending. On Tuesday, Alphabet is expected to post
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla fell 2.5% in the premarket after cutting Model 3 and Model Y prices in China by up to 9%. The price cuts come amid signs of softening demand in China. Chinese EV makers are also seeing their shares under
WhatsApp was founded in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum as an alternative to pricey SMS services. The app allows users to upload their contact book and message anyone who has the app installed, at no cost. It is available for iPhones, Androids, and desktops. Meta (FB), formerly Facebook, purchased WhatsApp in February 2014
I’m generally the positive type. Still, as I look at the market, the math isn’t on my side. Inflation remains near 40-year highs and yet employment also remains at historically high levels. As a result, the Fed will keep raising interest rates. So it’s time to think about finding stocks to sell for profits. Here’s
Some factors that may be worth considering when deciding which stocks to sell include market trends, industry trends and overall analyst sentiment around each given stock. For example, if a particular industry is struggling or if an individual company is facing major losses or scandals, it may be wise to liquidate one’s holdings in that
Admittedly, EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) stock doesn’t represent the only electric vehicle charging company out there. Yet, EVgo is a serious threat to the competition as the company is building out its charging station network at an impressive pace. Besides, EVGO investors should appreciate the fact that EVgo is currently a profitable business venture – not something that
With its next quarterly earnings release a little over a week away, buzz about SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is again on the rise. While still trading near its 52-week low, SOFI stock bulls anticipate that the fintech firm will beat expectations with its upcoming fiscal results. In turn, propelling shares back up to higher prices.
Want to strengthen your portfolio’s risk-return profile? Adding bonds can create a more balanced portfolio by adding diversification and calming volatility. But the bond market may seem unfamiliar even to the most experienced investors. Many investors make only passing ventures into bonds because they are confused by the apparent complexity of the bond market and the
Index Fund vs. ETF: An Overview Learning investing basics includes understanding the difference between an index fund (often invested in through a mutual fund) and an exchange traded fund, or ETF. First, ETFs are considered more flexible and more convenient than most mutual funds. ETFs can be traded more easily than index funds and traditional
Although the United States is not the largest country on Earth (either by landmass or population), it is the world’s biggest economy in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), a position it has maintained since 1871. GDP measures the total value of goods and services a country produces over a given time period. This offers
Stig Brodersen brings back one of our most popular and thoughtful guests, investment expert Lyn Alden. Together, they explore what money truly is and how investors best profit from the change from disinflation to an inflationary environment IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:13 – What is the cause and effects of
Debt vs. Deficit: An Overview Debt and deficit are two of the most common terms in all of macro-finance. They’re also the most politically relevant, inspiring legislation and executive decisions that affect many people. Although people often use these words interchangeably, they are inherently different and the magnitude of each doesn’t necessarily have anything to
Retirement in Canada vs. America: An Overview American and Canadian governments provide many of the same types of services to those planning for retirement and those who have retired. However, Canadian retirees find life after work to be much less stressful, as fears of running out of money are not as prevalent as they are
If you’re between 55 and 64 years old, you still have time to boost your retirement savings. Whether you plan to retire early, late, or never ever, having an adequate amount of money saved can make all the difference, both financially and psychologically. Your focus should be on building out—or catching up, if necessary. It’s never
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The S&P 500 Index is a popular benchmark index of large-cap stocks in the U.S. The S&P 500 Index is a price index, meaning it represents the stock prices of the companies within the index. Some stocks are weighted more heavily than others, which means they have a greater impact on the value of the