Most taxpayers either hope to pay as little income tax as is legally possible or try to receive the most money back as a refund after filing their income tax return. However, when tax season comes around, some taxpayers have not researched how they can minimize their income taxes. It’s possible that they may end up paying
Bear markets generally signal that investors’ overall sentiment is negative Such markets are usually, but not always, associated with recessions. And most of the statistics about the history of bear-market stocks don’t instill a lot of confidence in investors. But there is reason for investors to be cautiously optimistic at this point. On the one
As Ethereum is set to execute ‘The Merge’ between September 10 and 20, major crypto exchanges have begun to offer users the ability to stake their Ether. Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken have all announced Ether staking services, offering incentives to attract users to the service. After ‘The Merge,’ the Ethereum blockchain network will go from
As of September 8, 2022, Investopedia’s mortgage lender survey reported that mortgage rates were 6.31% for a 30-year fixed, 5.54% for a 15-year fixed, and 6.05% for the first five years on a 5/6 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). These are national averages; mortgage rates vary by location and are highly dependent on your credit score. So
Welcome to the Green Investor, powered by Investopedia. I’m Caleb Silver, the Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia, and your guide and fellow traveler on our journey into what it means to be a green investor today, and where this investing theme is headed in the future. On the show this week, an energy crisis is gripping Europe
Source: SERSOLL / Shutterstock Weeks of selling pressure finally erupted yesterday, sending the Dow Jones up 1.4%, the S&P 500 up 1.8%, and the Nasdaq up 2.1%. Our own top stocks, meanwhile, more than doubled the broader indices. And that’s just a preview of how the next 12 months will play out on Wall Street.
Investors in Arizona-based Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) haven’t had a great 2022 so far. The worst probably isn’t over for CVNA stock yet, though. That’s because Carvana swung from a profitable to an unprofitable profile not long ago, which is worrisome. Besides, central bank policy in the U.S. hasn’t been friendly to businesses that make auto loans —
Rates were mostly flat across mortgage products Wednesday. The flagship 30-year average dipped just a single point, keeping it elevated well above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year loans showed little movement Wednesday, remaining in high territory after swinging up and down over the past several days. Shedding just a
Considering payments have been paused on federal student loans since March 2020, not knowing who services your loans is not as crazy as it sounds. This is more the case given that the U.S. Department of Education announced it will change up loan servicers at some point in the future. Plus, it’s not like you
A report by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found small businesses are continuing to confront economic challenges in the construction, manufacturing, retail and services industries. For the construction industry, the NFIB’s optimism index was 91.3 in July, down 1.2 points from April’s quarterly report. Owners in construction had the highest percentage of unfilled job openings
Apple Inc. (AAPL) made several important announcements at an event on Sept. 7, 2022, called “Far Out” by the company. These included a new iPhone 14 series, new AirPods Pro, and three new versions of the Apple Watch. Apple’s stock was trading at around $156 as the event ended on the afternoon of Sept. 7,
In this article AEO ASAN GME GameStop — GameStop surged 9.2% before the bell despite sharing a widening quarterly loss and declining sales. The video game retailer also announced a partnership with crypto exchange FTX. GameStop’s results could not be compared since few analysts cover the company. Asana — Asana’s stock surged 19% in the premarket
Investors looking for the best growth stocks to buy often focus on large-cap companies with robust fundamentals, a strong balance sheet and swelling cash flows. On the other hand, companies in the growth stage have moderate fundamentals and cash burn does not come as a surprise. However, fundamentals can’t be completely ignored while selecting growth
Based on the latest headlines, figuring out which meme stocks to buy may be the last thing on your mind. Between a continued move to “risk-off,” due to economic uncertainties, along with tragic news related to high-profile meme stock Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY), meme mania continues to unravel. However, while we aren’t likely to
Safe dividend stocks offer investors stable income while lowering overall portfolio risks. These stocks typically have substantive profits and cash flow to offer a respectable annual return. Rising interest rates and recession worries have shareholders seeking safety in such robust companies. So far in 2022, high-dividend paying exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen record inflows
The electronics sector is typically divided between consumer electronics, electric utilities, and general electronics. Consumer electronics drive most of the growth in the sector, however. According to the “Global Electronic Components Market 2020 Research Report,” the global market for electronic components is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.8%
Key Takeaways GameStop’s losses per share were narrower than analysts predicted. The company’s revenue failed to meet expectations. GameStop announced that it had entered into a partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Source: Predictions based on analysts’ consensus from Visible Alpha GME Financial Results: Analysis GameStop Corp. (GME) reported mixed results for Q2 FY 2022. The
Download Preston’s 1 page checklist for finding great stock picks: http://buffettsbooks.com/checklist Preston Pysh is the #1 selling Amazon author of two books on Warren Buffett. The books can be found at the following location: In this lesson, we first learned that a bond is nothing more than a loan. There are many forms of bonds
If you can’t look at the screens but you’re trying to get a good order price, certain stock, or equity, this is something to consider. Let’s say McDonald’s is trading at $75, fictitiously speaking, and you’re looking to purchase it for $55 and you want to get it at a good rate. You’re willing to
[embedded content] It’s no secret that the markets have been struggling lately. But some of our favorite EV stocks have shown some impressive resilience amid the selloff. One that comes to mind is Rivian (RIVN), which could see an even better 2023. Now, why are these stocks outperforming? And more importantly, will this trend continue?