Let me start by addressing the objection that’s likely being posed by many readers. Are there truly any recession-proof stocks? Well, recessions do pull almost every stock lower, so it’s very difficult to find completely recession-proof stocks. But there are stocks that perform fairly well during economic downturns. And investors should be looking to buy
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As we enter the last quarter of 2022, the macro issues that have defined the year continue to persist. Inflation remains high, interest rates keep climbing, as does the risk of a recession. Yet while overall market sentiment remains deeply negative, there is opportunity to seize, with cheap large-cap stocks to buy. Not only has
Pixelseffect | E+ | Getty Images Offices are busier now than they’ve been at any point since Covid first sent employees home in March 2020. But companies are still in the thick of adapting to a more distributed workforce, creating an opportunity for workplace technology companies like Condeco and iOffice + SpaceIQ. The two companies
Day trading involves buying and selling (or first short selling and then buying back) an instrument with an aim at making a quick profit. The holding duration may vary from a few seconds to a few hours but not exceed the span of a trading day. For example, a speculative trader may spot a technical
Preston Pysh talks with James Lavish about all the major macro trends in the world including the Japanese yield curve control, the potential housing bubble, energy markets, Bitcoin, and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:23 – What in the world is happening with the Japanese Yield Curve Control? 00:15:28 – James’
Many people don’t understand that you can actually sell option contracts without having the stock, or without owning the other option side of the trade. Selling options is more popular among professionals than buying option contracts. That is because when you sell option contracts, you can allow the time decay to work in your favor.
By most definitions, long-term investing is a strategy that requires holding stocks for more than a year. This strategy generally also requires a diversified asset base that includes bonds, ETFs, stocks, real estate, and mutual funds. Accordingly, the search for long-term stocks to buy is on, for most investors looking to build a balanced portfolio.
From 2009 to the late 2010s, Bitcoin’s lack of correlation with the broader economy proved a mixed blessing. It acted as a haven for investors interested in an asset class independent of the turmoil that afflicts stock markets. However, increased and growing awareness from retail and institutional investors since 2017 has created what appears to
Rivian electric pickup trucks sit in a parking lot at a Rivian service center on May 09, 2022 in South San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Rivian — Shares of the electric vehicle maker increased 2.7% after announcing after the bell that production met expectations
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The S&P SmallCap 600 is down 24.0% year-t0-date through Sep. 30. That’s 77 basis points less than the S&P 500. So, looking for small-cap stocks to buy is not necessarily a bad idea. If anything, 2022’s bear market shows us that there are times when the markets can’t shelter even the largest companies. The S&P Composite
As has been the case lately, investors are continuing to bail on Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock. Just in the past month, shares in the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) maker are down around 50%. While you can blame market volatility for some of these price declines, the bulk of them are due to decreased confidence in
The search for Nasdaq sleeper stocks to buy remains one many aggressive investors are on. However, at first glance, this search is one that seems incredibly risky. After all, compared to the other major equity indices, the technology-centric Nasdaq has suffered disproportionately. Much of this is due to an increasingly hawkish Federal reserve, with a
You’ve all heard the expression, you get what you pay for, but in the case of a few compelling stocks to buy under $10, the aphorism might not carry a negative slant. Indeed, for some market ideas, you might get more than what you put out. Like finding a Rembrandt at a garage sale, in
Do Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Harm the Environment? You may have heard about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they impact the environment. Even though NFTs themselves do not cause any environmental impact, their impact on our climate can be linked to how they are produced. The way that NFTs are created can be highly energy intensive.
TD Ameritrade and E*TRADE are both very large brokerage firms that have been in the online trading business from its early days. E*TRADE was formed in 1982 as an online broker, while TD Ameritrade was founded in 1975 and began online brokerage operations in 1994. Both companies offer commission free stock and ETF trading, and
More than two years after the finalization of Brexit, the impact of Britain’s decision to separate itself from the European Union (EU) continues to be felt in the currency markets. On June 23, 2016, British voters decided unexpectedly that the U.K. would no longer be part of the European Union. Then, on Jan. 31, 2020,
So long, September, and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Last month was particularly brutal for investors. The Dow tumbled 8.8%, the S&P 500 fell 9.3%, and the Nasdaq slid a cold 10.5%. Last Friday was also the final day of the third quarter, and it was the first three-quarter losing
Robinhood and eToro have several things in common. Both are online discount brokers created to provide platforms for everyone to have access to trading without excessive fees. Both brokers also focus on providing simpler self-directed investing by incorporating innovative technology. Finally, both brokers were industry disruptors with eToro entering the industry in 2007 and Robinhood
The governing Conservative (Tory) Party has dropped its plan to cut the top U.K. personal income tax rate from 45% to 40%, but other proposed tax cuts remain in play. The 45% rate is levied on annual incomes in excess of 150,000 British pounds sterling (GBP), or approximately $170,000. Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng