On September 20, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced the launch of “Nasdaq Digital Assets,” a new business that will provide a cryptocurrency custody service to institutional investors. Key Takeaways Nasdaq competes with established crypto players such as Coinbase to attract institutional investors. The stock market operator offers crypto custody as well as expands its services. It has
Want to retire early? A Roth IRA conversion ladder could help you tap your tax-sheltered retirement accounts before age 59½—without the usual 10% penalty. With a Roth conversion ladder, you shift money from a tax-deferred retirement account—such as a traditional IRA or 401(k)—into a Roth IRA. But unlike a standard Roth IRA conversion, you do
Source: klyaksun / Shutterstock It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a flying car! That’s right, folks. While Superman will never be a reality, flying cars are coming to a city near you very soon. And by very soon, I don’t mean by 2035 or 2040. Flying cars will be in certain cities across
At long last, Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) has finalized its reverse merger with CF Acquisition VI. This means that CFVI stock is gone, and RUM stock is trading in its place. This is a major change, but investors shouldn’t be alarmed. In fact, they may choose to hold their share positions in Rumble. What’s Happening With RUM
The oil and gas penny stock universe is composed of small companies involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation of oil and gas products. These stocks typically trade below $5 per share. The oil and gas industry also includes companies that provide drilling and well maintenance services. Some examples of these penny stocks include Kosmos Energy Ltd., Abraxas
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Ford (F) – The automaker’s stock fell 4.5% in the premarket after it warned that quarterly earnings would take a hit of about $1 billion from increased supplier costs and parts shortages. Those factors contributed to a shortfall in finished vehicles ready to
Investors are always on the lookout for stocks about to break out, but they can be tough to find. Let’s just come out and say it: Last week was not a good week for equities. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 fell by more than 4% after the monthly inflation report came in hotter than expected.
Football season is officially underway and this year is expected to be huge for sports betting stocks, particularly for wagers placed online. Since 2018, a total of 30 U.S. states have legalized sports betting, including 21 states that now allow online betting. Governments have warmed to sports betting as they see it as a way
Quantum computing is all the rage currently, and thousands of engineers have been working to make it more accessible. It’s no secret that it will be one of the hottest must-have technologies in the short-term future. But what are the best quantum computing stocks to buy? Every major tech company invests heavily in quantum research,
Similar to other equities, battery stocks have taken quite a beating this year. Nonetheless, it remains a rapidly growing industry poised to deliver multi-bagger returns once the markets mount a comeback in the coming months. With the massive growth potential of the renewable energy market, investors are looking for various ways to get in on
What Causes a Stock to Increase and Fall? Uncertainty is a central feature of the stock market. Prices rise and fall as speculators place their bets, based on uncertain predictions of future price movements. In most cases, these price changes are fairly gradual. But sometimes, the price can rise or fall astronomically in a matter
What Is a 529 Savings Plan? Families need to save as much as possible, as early as possible to get ahead of rising education costs. According to a research report from CollegeBoard.org, the average cost of attending a public four-year college, including tuition and fees, in the 2021 to 2022 school year is $10,740 for an
Return on investment (ROI) is a measurement of how much money, or profit, you have earned on an investment as a percentage of its total cost. This article looks at two ways to calculate the ROI for real estate investments. Key Takeaways Return on investment (ROI) measures the profit you have made (or could make
Amazon Fresh is a grocery delivery service available to Amazon Prime members in select cities. Launched in Seattle in 2007, the service has expanded to major cities throughout the United States and select cities worldwide. Customers can choose from thousands of items, including produce, meat, seafood, snacks, and household essentials. They can then schedule a
Last week, a tentative deal was announced between unions and the railroad companies averting a national strike that could have seen 125,000 railroad workers go on strike. It also avoided a major economic disruption at a time when a recession remains a real possibility. Since the announcement of the deal on the morning of Sept.
Despite the market downturn, the best defense stocks to buy have proven resilient, as many developed nations increase their military budgets as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Defense companies can rely on a long-standing, stable customer in the U.S. government to keep their businesses afloat and give them some predictability in managing cash flow
Welcome aboard, one and all—and mind the dip. Another wave of selling crashed into U.S. equity markets last week, with all three of the major averages suffering their fourth losing week in five. That summer comeback rally that started in mid-June is starting to smell more and more like a bear market bounce. The Dow
With investors’ focused on several macroeconomic indicators, the stock market continues to remain jittery. There is no doubt, however, that there are several stocks and sectors that will be profitable for long-term investors. Some penny stocks are in that category. However, it’s important to remain very cautious in the near-term. One reason for my prudence
What can we learn about U.S. tax law from the complicated picture of former President Donald Trump’s taxes that emerged from a study published in The New York Times about his personal and corporate returns? On Sept. 27, 2020, 48 hours before the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and then-President Donald
In this video, a person learns what the Earnings Per Share (or EPS) is.