In the month since the Fed announced its fourth rate hike of the year, certificate of deposit (CD) rates have now risen across all the major terms. But over the most recent week, the top rate in many terms was flat, while you can now earn more on a 2-year CD, but less with a
Investing in the tech sector is a great way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to high-growth industries, but knowing the best tech stocks to buy and hold can be difficult with many options. Fortunately, this article will give you everything you need to know about buying shares of companies in this sector. So
Travelers who utilize travel search engines and fare aggregators such as Kayak may well wonder, since Kayak’s services are free to consumers, how such companies make money. Companies like Booking Holdings (BKNG)—formerly known as Priceline, which acquired Kayak in 2013—bring in billions of dollars in annual revenue. Kayak earns money through advertisements, when it refers
Electric vehicle stocks were arguably the most attractive investments during the bull market of 2020. With an incredible outlook ahead for the sector, the surge of their value was justified. But the opposite has transpired this year. Nevertheless, there are a few EV stocks that have the potential to soar in 2023 and beyond. Moreover,
Stock chart patterns often signal transitions between rising and falling trends. A price pattern is a recognizable configuration of price movement identified using a series of trendlines and/or curves. When a price pattern signals a change in trend direction, it is known as a reversal pattern; a continuation pattern occurs when the trend continues in
Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 102 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 16, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery stalled during the week ending August 6, 2022, with the index score remaining unchanged at 72 out of 100. COVID-19 hospitalizations
Investing is a way to set aside money while you are busy with life and have that money work for you so that you can fully reap the rewards of your labor in the future. Investing is a means to a happier ending. Legendary investor Warren Buffett defines investing as “the process of laying out
As the major equity indices clawed out of their recent doldrums, so-called Reddit stocks — particularly those with meme-ish qualities — joined in on the optimism. While social media-driven investments dominated headlines throughout 2021, this year, they grabbed the spotlight for less-than-favorable reasons. However, with the bulls apparently returning to the scene again, prospective traders
In this article ZM PANW MDT Source: Nasdaq Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. Zoom Video — Zoom sank more than 14% after missing on revenue estimates for the previous quarter due to a strong dollar. The videoconferencing company also cut its forecast for the full year amid slowing revenue growth.
On the surface, the situation with Revlon (NYSE:REV) stock looks like a bleak one. Currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it appears as if shares in the famed cosmetics firm have reached a “game over” moment. In most situations, common shareholders are wiped out in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Creditors typically take ownership in an attempt
Blue Apron (NYSE:APRN) stock has some characteristics of a potential meme stock. At the same time, Blue Apron just reported quarterly results that aren’t perfect but still demonstrate improvement in key areas. Chances are good that you’ve heard about the wild price moves in Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) stock. Now, eager traders are on the lookout
After notable jumps Friday, most mortgage averages moved higher still on Monday. The 30-year average rose almost a tenth of a percentage point, taking it once again above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year loans moved up for a second day, rising another nine basis points Monday to 6.04%. It’s
Slightly less than half of e-filed tax returns are self-prepared; paid tax preparers complete the rest. Of course, many taxpayers who complete their own returns do so with the help of tax software, such as Intuit TurboTax, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block Online. Whether you’re better off with a software package or a tax pro depends
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) recently approved a stock split. This event should entice more people to invest in Tesla. Furthermore, TSLA stock still offers exposure to an EV-market pioneer, and the Inflation Reduction Act will work in Tesla’s favor. I already pounded the table in favor of Tesla as the official shareholder record cutoff
Shares of AMC (AMC) fell 42% yesterday as its new APE preferred shares began trading, while major cinema operator Cineworld warned of potential bankruptcy. AMC’s APE units debuted yesterday after being distributed to investors as a special dividend. The company said investors would receive one APE share for every share of Class A AMC stock they own, effectively
The safest blue-chip dividend stocks can be pretty easy to sort out. Investing in them makes sense in turbulent times like those we are currently experiencing. Generally, blue-chip stocks that don’t pay dividends are younger firms like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) that continue to seek to accelerate growth. Blue-chip stocks represent companies with household names that have proven
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Zoom Video Communications (ZM) – Zoom tumbled 11.5% in the premarket after the videoconferencing company cut its full-year forecast. Zoom reported better-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter, but revenue fell short of forecasts. Zoom’s CFO said the company is having some difficulty attracting
Top-rated large-cap stocks can offer a bit of security in volatile times. After the relief rally earlier this month, stocks may be in for another bout of weakness. Uncertainties like inflation, rising interest rates and a potential recession have still yet to be fully absorbed by the market. That may be a discouraging prospect for
Blue-chip stocks under $15 aren’t always easy to find. Many blue-chip stocks, of course, trade at relatively high prices. That’s because, by definition, blue-chip companies have had a significant degree of success, and the stock prices of successful firms tend to climb meaningfully. Yet it is possible to find attractive, blue-chip stocks under $15. That’s
Ray Dalio may not get as much attention as some other hedge fund managers like Cathie Wood, Jim Simons and Steven Cohen. Yet, he’s earned his place among the world’s top fund managers. Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates manages more than $150 billion in capital. So, investors should be paying attention to the stocks that Ray Dalio is