[embedded content] This week, we’re talking about my Big Three investing themes for the rest of the year (and beyond). You’ve probably heard me talk about each at one point or another. But I’m a big fan of repetition. And indeed, if you’re not invested in the Big Three, then you may as well not
PGIM Total Return Bond A (PDBAX): Bond funds offer both yield and stability Vanguard Long Term Investment Graded Fund (VWESX) is no exception. During the current downturn, bond prices have been following stock prices down iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT) offers more safety than other bond funds. If inflation has peaked, bonds will look
As the crypto market grapples with larger macroeconomic trends, the last week continued the up-and-down movement. However, one of the key developments the crypto world noticed was a jump in the Bitcoin mining difficulty. It’s generally a good sign when bitcoin mining becomes difficult because it means more miners have to verify cryptocurrency transactions, enhancing
For a second week, the top nationwide rate in most certificate of deposit (CD) terms has remained flat. All major terms have the same top nationwide rate today as last Monday, with the exception of a small 5-basis point rise in the top 3-month CD rate. On July 27, the Federal Reserve hiked the federal
You might not have heard about ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) stock until today. That’s fine, because now you can learn about a hidden treasure among microprocessor makers. For exposure to a company that’s clearly in growth mode, you’ll definitely want to consider ON stock at its current price. ON Semiconductor makes semiconductors for the automotive industry
After bolting Thursday to within just a few points of the highest level seen since 2008, the 30-year mortgage average knocked off much of that gain Friday. But despite declining almost two-tenths of a point, Friday’s average still remains solidly in 6% territory. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages A big jump in rates Thursday took
The year 2022 has taught investors a lot of lessons. Even the most experienced traders on Wall Street are learning from this awfully confusing market. Perhaps the most important is that boring stocks can sometimes double as breakout stocks. Over the past two decades, high-growth technology stocks have dominated the leaderboards on Wall Street. Names
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated with the latest information. For nearly all of 2022, the bears have been reigning. But now, the price of admission for select beaten-down companies is right for buying. Among these beaten-down companies are several of the best entertainment stocks out there. Inflation and macroeconomic worries associated with a
What Was the Byzantium Fork? The Byzantium hard fork was an update to Ethereum’s blockchain, implemented in October 2017 at block 4,370,000. It consisted of eight Ethereum Improvement Protocols (EIPs) designed to improve Ethereum’s privacy, scalability, and security attributes. The Byzantium hard fork was an essential and critical update to Ethereum’s blockchain. It was implemented
The aerospace sector, one of the largest and most powerful industries in the United States, supplies five markets: military aircraft, missiles, space, commercial airliners, and general aviation. The U.S. aerospace sector is considered the largest in the world and is the main supplier of both military and civil aerospace hardware to the rest of the
Do you feel weighed down by student loan debt? If so, you might consider consolidating or refinancing your loans to lower your monthly payments. In many cases, that can be a smart financial move. But before deciding to consolidate or refinance, it pays to take a close look at the pros and cons. Federal student
Crypto winter is an extended period of depressed cryptocurrency asset prices compared to prior peaks. Similar to a bear market in the stock market, a crypto winter can lead to widespread losses for investors. Here are several key insights on how to survive a crypto winter as an investor. Key Takeaways A crypto winter or
In this article BBBY NCLH FDX Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Bed Bath & Beyond — The beleaguered home goods retailer dropped another 14.1%, adding to several straight days of losses. The latest move comes after CFO Gustavo Arnal committed suicide Friday. Bed Bath & Beyond said in a statement Sunday
A company’s balance sheet, also known as a “statement of financial position,” reveals the firm’s assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity (net worth). The balance sheet, together with the income statement and cash flow statement, make up the cornerstone of any company’s financial statements. If you are a shareholder of a company or a potential investor, it
You may have received non-employment income from a bank account that paid you interest. Or from a brokerage account with dividend-paying stocks. Or maybe you did some freelance work as an independent contractor. Or perhaps, you received unemployment benefits. Each type of non-employment income requires a different version of the 1099 form to report that
401(k) and 403(b) Plans: An Overview Named after sections 401(k) and 403(b) of the tax code, both 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are tax-advantaged defined-contribution (DC) retirement vehicles offered by employers. The primary difference between the two is the type of employer sponsoring the plans—401(k) plans are offered by private, for-profit companies, whereas 403(b) plans are
If you’re one of the millions of people who have struggled financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to know that help is available. Here is a brief overview of the assistance programs available to struggling Americans. Key Takeaways Numerous government assistance programs have been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the $1.9
The adulthoods of millennials—who are between 26 and 41 years old—have been marked by some of the most monumental economic events in modern history. Though life experiences, debt burdens, and frequent money decisions have left many millennials quite stressed, The 2022 Investopedia Financial Literacy Survey found this generation is also the most confident and invested—literally—in
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 learned the importance of buying a company that has a strong return on equity. Since the market
Bulls: -The stock market is going up -There is positive momentum -The term “bulls” is used because of the way a bull attacks (on an upward pattern) -The phrase “a bull for McDonald’s” means you are long or positive on McDonald’s Bears: -The stock market is going down -There is negative momentum -The term “bears”