Clearly, global movie theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) has a CEO who’s not afraid to engage with his fans. Adam Aron’s investor outreach has been remarkable, and possibly commendable. Yet, holding AMC stock now would be a major gamble as the company’s lack of profits remains a concern. Is it the company’s business to show films,
In this article NCR GE AZN-GB UBER IP FDX Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: FedEx (FDX) – FedEx tumbled 20.3% in premarket trading after issuing a profit warning due to declining package delivery volumes around the world. The news has exacerbated fears of a slowing global economy, weighing on shares of
As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important
In a situation that appears to be unprecedented, the U.S. is now in cold wars with two other, major powers: Russia and China. And given the huge importance of technology in today’s world, America is also fighting a tech cold war with both of those nations. The struggle has multiple components. Washington is taking steps
Finding the best NFT stocks can be a dizzying prospect. Digital artwork going for millions of dollars, fashion brands creating digitalized wearables, and auction houses selling blockchain-based artwork; 2021 is likely to go down as a landmark year for nonfungible tokens (NFT). Billions have exchanged hands in the past year, with people rushing to own
One of the most interesting things about a bear market is scouring around for secular growth trends because even when the rhetoric is doom and gloom, companies and industries continue to grow. Investors need to be looking for these investing trends if they want to profit down the road, as that wave of growth will
Solar power generation is increasing in terms of importance to countries and individuals looking forward to a renewable energy future. For long-term investors, that often means solar stocks are one of the first places investors look for growth opportunities. That said, there are some compelling companies in the solar power generation business that also provide meaningful
Cryptocurrency is a unique financial instrument that enables anyone with an internet connection to participate in a distributed economy. That includes opportunities to earn passive income. There are unique risks associated with investing and earning with cryptocurrency, even though it may seem like a bank account or social lending platform. Here’s a closer look at
As your child moves toward adulthood, you face several milestone decisions that involve, in part, a desire to help your child become more independent and responsible. But one milestone for your child that you may not anticipate—even though it will be part of their growing-up experience—is filing that first income tax return. Key Takeaways Children generally
If you cannot keep up with your mortgage payments, the prospect of foreclosure—and with it losing your home—can be daunting. Still, foreclosure is a rigorous legal process, and you have certain rights based on state law along with the mortgage documents you signed. Knowing your rights can help you navigate the foreclosure process as smoothly
For short-to-medium-term investors, the markets are at an interesting point. Historically, September has been the worst-performing month for the S&P 500 in terms of average returns. However, November, December and January are among the best months. Therefore, now might be a good time for investors to begin looking for undervalued growth stocks to buy. A
Having a reverse mortgage can sound like a dream come true. Instead of making monthly payments to your mortgage lender, your mortgage lender sends you money, which you can use for whatever expenses you wish. To repay the mortgage, your heirs can simply sell the home after your death. However, there are circumstances in which
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is the federal agency that insures many reverse mortgages. Here is how FHA reverse mortgage loans work. Key Takeaways The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures the most common type of reverse mortgage, known as a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM). HECMs are offered only through FHA-approved lenders. Borrowers who meet
Preston Pysh talks with Magdalena Gronowska about Bitcoin exchange & mining policy Incentives. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:16 – How Magdalena got involved in Bitcoin 0:01:48 – What it was like being a supreme court-appointed bankruptcy inspector for an exchange failure. 0:11:15 – How events in Canada have impacted the way
Today I’m going to talk about why would you sell a put rather than buy a call when you’re trading options? Both of those are looking for the stock to move in the upward direction. So why would you do one over the other? In this video I’ll explain it to you. Check it out!
In a Sept. 8, 2022 report titled, “Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States,” the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) called for more research on the energy impact of crypto mining, the process that generates cryptocurrency. The report is a 46-page response to President Biden’s March 9, 2022,
The crypto community is celebrating the coming of Ethereum 2.0, however, there are also concerns for miners. Since Ethereum has switched to a proof-of-stake model, mining Ether will no longer be necessary. Due to this, mining machinery will become obsolete, leaving miners with fewer options. Key Takeaways Ethereum merge is the transition from proof-of-work consensus
Given the cannabis movement that’s taken hold in recent years, I wonder if anyone cares about sin stocks anymore. So, I Googled “best sin stocks.” I came up with nearly 7,000 results. I added two words to the search, “best sin stocks to buy,” and got almost 4,000 results. However, that pales in comparison to
A look at two stocks with strong growth stock profiles. Imperva: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/IMPV?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Twilio: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/TWLO?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
What Are Currency Regimes? A history of currency regimes, or exchange-rate regimes, is, by necessity, one of international trade and investment and the efforts to make them successful. Sovereign debt levels and gross domestic product (GDP) figure importantly as well in the degree of a currency’s volatility. An exchange rate is simply the price of