September has historically been the worst month for stocks. With the S&P 500 down 7.5% with one trading day to go, you could say September is living up to its reputation. Well, almost. The index actually did worse in April and June, falling 9% and 8.8%, respectively. For September to claim its title, the S&P
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Your net worth is simply the dollar amount of all of your assets minus all your debts. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you end up with a positive net worth. Conversely, if your liabilities are greater than your assets, you will have a negative net worth. For certain applications, this basic net worth calculation
The semiconductor sector is ripe with buying opportunities after the recent market dip and this earnings season should generate some robust springboard price-action for well-positioned chip stocks. The Ticker List: TSMC (TSM): 0:45 VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): 2:05 Qualcomm (QCOM): 3:14 Synopsys (SNPS): 3:55 Lam Research (LRCX): 4:54 ACM Research (ACMR): 5:39 Visit our website:
On Sept 29, 2022, the United States Department of Education updated the guidance for the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. Under the updated policy, borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible to receive loan forgiveness. Here’s what to know. Key Takeaways Borrowers with federal student loans not held by the
Victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023 to file their 2021 federal individual and business tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that the tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on September 23, 2022. The filing extension is only available to individuals who
It’s been a tumultous couple of years of real estate stocks. The pandemic caused unprecedented changes in people’s daily lives and working habits. Some categories of real estate investment trusts (REITs) benefitted from these adjustments. Sub-sectors such as data centers and industrial warehouses enjoyed a surge in demand during the pandemic period. Many categories of
The death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III have focused both those in and outside the U.K. on the British royal family. While family drama and the mechanics of succession have captured some of the headlines, many may wonder just how wealthy the Windsors are. In this article, we explore
Coal stocks have been overlooked over the past few years, mostly due to the green energy wave. Consequently, these stocks are also considerably undervalued based on forward sales and cash flow estimates. Moreover, the best coal stocks also pay substantial dividends, which is ideal for investors in this volatile market environment. Geopolitical tensions and unprecedented
This year will probably go down as the roughest year for investors since the financial recession in 2008. The S&P 500 has shed more than 20% of its value year-to-date as inflation and interest rates weigh down the equities market. Hence, investors are scrambling to streamline their portfolios. In doing so, they might want to
Aggressive rate hikes and posturing by the Federal Reserve in an effort to bring down inflation, and the return of a bear market for U.S. equities have contributed to the most pessimistic sentiment among investors all year, according to our most recent survey of our daily newsletter readers. The survey, fielded from September 20-27, captured
The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate providing a net value of zero for a future series of cash flows. Both the IRR and net present value (NPV) are used when selecting investments based on their returns. Excel has three functions for calculating the internal rate of return that include Internal Rate
Breaking into the securities industry is extremely difficult. Success takes years of study and hard work, followed by a few more years of “paying your dues.” So what happens if you reach the pinnacle only to realize you’ve been climbing the wrong mountain? Financial professionals who aren’t happy in their chosen fields are not doomed to
What Is an NCAA Bracket Challenge? Every year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball tournament whips fans into a frenzy, earning the event the nickname “March Madness.” Much of the interest stems from the ever-popular bracket challenge, where groups of individuals pay into a pool and attempt to pick the most winners. The
Economic conditions can vary widely among states. It’s difficult to get a complete picture of a given area without taking all the key factors into consideration. In the case of credit scores, knowing the average can help residents of a state see how they compare to their neighbors—and make it simpler for those considering a
Fabless chip makers are companies that produce semiconductors for use in various types of electronics, such as digital cameras, smartphones, and the new technologically sophisticated “smart” cars. The term “fabless” means that the company designs and sells the hardware and semiconductor chips but does not manufacture the silicon wafers, or chips, used in its products;
Without question, many companies, particularly in the manufacturing sector, are intensively utilizing robotics. And they are doing it much more so than they did 10 or 15 years ago. That makes robotics stocks increasingly enticing. In the electric vehicle (EV) sector alone, two prominent companies — Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Arrival (NASDAQ:ARVL) — rely greatly on
These are the 6 best retirement stocks for investors over 50. They reflect stable income, covered by the underlying company’s earnings. This includes simple valuation metrics like low P/E ratios, high dividend yields, and good forecast earnings growth. Retirees have limited incomes from pensions and Social Security. Their investment portfolio no longer needs to maximize
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) might not be China’s biggest or best-known electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. However, it’s among the most ambitious ones, with a lineup of sleek, economical and fast-charging cars. On the other hand, China’s EV market is facing a number of issues that might dissuade prospective investors from buying LI stock. Still, with Li Auto
There’s no question that we’re in a bear market. Whether you use the arbitrary “down 20%” rule of thumb or simply look at the price action, it’s clearly bear-market territory. However, bear markets can often spell opportunity, even for small investors. And even for investors who have only $500 to spend, there are options. What
The next big event for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is Sep. 30. The electric vehicle (or EV) maker will host its second annual AI day, a showcase of the company’s various artificial-intelligence (or AI) projects. This is likely to include updates on Tesla’s efforts in the field of autonomous vehicle (or AV) technology. Also, the company