On Aug. 24, President Joe Biden signed an executive order addressing student loan debt. As it pertains to student loan stocks to buy, many investors don’t seem to understand the specifics surrounding the situation. However, the move has some investors wondering if there are now stocks to buy based on the recent action. The move
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For a couple of years now, meme stocks have been a wildcard as investors worldwide have seen plenty of challenges. Between the Covid-19 virus and the ensuing economic recession, it’s been hard to keep on top of things. However, while some load, some investors have been able to profit from the volatile conditions by investing
After a parabolic rise, shares of Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) tumbled after GameStop (NYSE:GME) Chairman Ryan Cohen divested all of his stake in Bed Bath & Beyond. Also, the company plans to hold a conference call with a “strategic update” on Aug. 31. However, this could be a hit-or-miss event and could push BBBY stock
What Is Student Loan Deferment? A student loan deferment lets you stop making payments on your loan or reduce the amount you pay for up to three years, in most cases. During the deferment period, no interest accrues on federally subsidized loans because the government picks up the interest payments. But interest on unsubsidized loans
Rising energy prices—fueled at least in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—have made life uncomfortable for many Americans. Though prices for crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil are forecast to drop a bit in 2023, the costs of of natural gas and electricity are expected to rise slightly next year. And all these
Based on the market’s recent performance, you may think now isn’t the time to increase exposure to hot growth stocks. After all, aren’t rising interest rates and the growing likelihood of a recession bad news for growth? Yes and no. On one hand, there are plenty of high-fliers from the 2020/2021 bull market that will
In this article CRWD HPQ CHWY PVH Chewy CEO Sumit Singh (C) rings the opening bell to commence the day’s trading for the Chewy Inc. IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), June 14, 2019. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Chewy — Chewy shares slumped 8%
When it comes to battery stocks to buy and hold, there are a few key things to look for before making a purchase. First, you want to find companies with strong track records of financial stability and profitability. Second, you should pinpoint companies with good reputations in their respective industries. Third, you want to find
With all the attention paid recently to fracking – and the oil and gas sectors generally – many want to know where the good investment opportunities are. Are fracking companies set on finding oil or natural gas a good bet? Do we need to invest in fracking infrastructure? Defining Fracking Fracking is short for hydraulic
Electric vehicle manufacturers got a shot in the arm last week when California announced it would end the sale of 100% gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035. While the legislation will allow the sale of plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs), the news can only help already hot EV stocks. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the
Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 103 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 23, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery progressed slightly for the week ending August 13, 2022, with the overall index score rising by one percentage point to 73
The top nationwide rate for most certificate of deposit (CD) terms was flat this week, with two exceptions. The rate on the top-paying 1-year CD is about a tenth of a point above last week’s, while the 6-month term gained a new dramatic leader, which raised the ceiling to 4.00%. Also notable is that this
Psychedelics stocks are becoming increasingly mainstream, in part due to changing social attitudes. Psychedelic drugs “are a loosely grouped class of drugs that are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions.” Recent medical research highlights that the use of psychedelics can have “positive effects on anxiety, depression, and existential distress with little side effects.”
It’s the very end of the current earnings season, with only a couple of companies left to report financial results. With more than 99% of the companies listed in the S&P 500 index having reported their finances, the results for the January through March period have held up fairly well. However, pessimism is growing for
If you’re looking for tech stocks to buy, it might help to look to the market for emerging trends. A recent note to clients by investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) highlighted the fact that hedge funds are once again buying U.S. technology stocks. In fact, during this year’s second quarter, hedge funds increased their investments
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is an American electric car and power train designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor headed by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Key Takeaways Tesla has several competitors among traditional carmakers, such as Ford and Honda. Tesla has managed to see success
Once you are finally ready to make payments on your student loans, it might seem like a pretty straightforward thing to do—just start paying, right? But depending on when you pay and even when you don’t pay, you can get burned and end up owing your lender way more money than you assumed you would.
When the value of a margin account falls below the broker’s required amount, the investor must deposit further cash or securities to satisfy the loan terms. A failure to promptly meet these demands, known as a margin call, can result in the broker selling off the investor’s positions without warning as well as charging any applicable
Doubling your money is a badge of honor, often used as bragging rights at parties and around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Spurious promises to double one’s money can also be made by overzealous advisors or worse, scamsters and fraudsters. Perhaps the urge to double one’s money comes from deep in our investor psychology—the risk-taking part
With the equities sector possibly on the verge of a downtrend, now is a good time to consider no-brainer long-term stocks to buy. As you probably heard, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell had less-than-exciting news to deliver to investors. Essentially, the Fed recognizes the enormous challenges which rising inflation caused. Therefore, the central bank remains