Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Palantir (PLTR) – The data analytics company’s stock plunged 15.6% in premarket trading after it reported an unexpected quarterly loss, and lowered its full-year forecast due to the uncertain timing of some government contracts. Signify Health (SGFY) – CVS Health (CVS) is planning
While the latest positive rumblings in the stock market are encouraging, it’s still not lost on investors that the S&P 500 is still down over 13% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, opportunists can leverage this moment and position themselves in growth stocks with multibagger potential by 2025. To be fair, no one
With soaring interest rates and market turbulence, you might not be happy with the way your portfolio looks right now. But this is also a time to make smart moves and bag top stocks while they are trading at a discount. Despite the volatility in the stock market, electric vehicle charging stocks continue to attract
Energy companies are printing mountains of money. It makes the recent selloff in oil stocks seem like a no-brainer buying opportunity. Given the strong correlation between companies in the industry, nearly all of them should rebound once buyers return to embrace equities. That said, I find the three oil stocks below particularly compelling. As far
Investors seeking a safe haven for their money have been flocking to Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks since the beginning of 2022. While these companies may not offer much excitement, they provide dependable returns. This will help you make it through until December without risking too much on an unpredictable market. The Dow is a
With tough times come tough measures, which helps to explain why a number of companies have initiated job cuts. However, organizations that already pay their shareholders dividends are reluctant to cut them, as such a move would yield substantial criticism. In other words, even when the going is tough, dividends may stick around. For savvy
In planning for retirement, you identify your goals and then figure out how to save and invest to get there. A lot of retirement investing advice revolves around very specific formulas and strategies. Still, sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and look at the big picture. Here are six basic tips to help
A stop-loss order is an order to sell (or buy) a stock at the prevailing market price once the stock reaches a specific level known as the stop price. It is designed to limit an investor’s loss on a stock position if the market unexpectedly reverses. Neither stop-loss orders nor the related stop-loss limit order
The Certified Financial Planner designation is widely considered to be the definitive mark of competence among investors and financial professionals. Individuals pursuing the CFP designation stand to gain professional competence from the curriculum, while the prestige that comes with holding the designation can increase an individual’s personal business, as well. (This is especially true for those
Most mortgage rates moved substantially downward Thursday, including a third of a point plunge for the flagship 30-year average. Rates are volatile this week, as 30-year rates surged more than half a point higher the previous day. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages After jumping more than half of a percentage point Wednesday, the 30-year average
What is Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(BABA), worth? As of Aug. 5, 2022, Jack Ma’s net worth is $35.4 billion as the 34th richest person in the world, according to an article from Bloomberg. Much of Ma’s wealth is linked to Alibaba. He used to own the largest controlling
Personal debt in the U.S. is soaring. In the last quarter of 2018, the Federal Reserve’s data revealed that collective personal debt tops $4 trillion dollars in America for the first time ever, and has grown to over $4.5 trillion as of June 2022. One of the recommended ways to pay down debt is to
How much car insurance do you need? The answer depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how much your car is worth, and what other assets you need to protect. Here’s what you need to know. Key Takeaways Most states require you to have at least a minimum amount of insurance coverage
With many good stocks beaten down due to unwarranted worries about the Federal Reserve, now is an excellent time to identify stocks to buy and hold for many years. Importantly, Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently indicated that the central bank expects to only raise its key interest rate to about 3.5% at most this year.
Investors are always looking for the next great area to park their capital, and virtual reality stocks are the perfect opportunity. While virtual reality technology is still in its infancy, it has already begun to make waves in the gaming and entertainment industries. And with the release of affordable VR headsets, it is only a
The current market conditions aren’t conducive for short-term investing. It’s notoriously difficult to pick winning stocks with a limited time horizon, and it becomes doubly true in this extremely volatile market! A better strategy would be to find long-term stocks to buy before the bull market returns and effectively reap gains over a long-term horizon.
Small-cap stocks with lower market capitalizations ranging from $300 million to $2 billion have taken quite a hit since January. These stocks typically belong to smaller companies with massive long-term growth potential. However, they are sensitive to rising inflation and interest rate hikes due to tighter profits and weak balance sheets. Therefore these stocks have
Major companies are trading at a discount right now, resulting in several large-cap stocks to buy before the bull market returns. While nearer-term momentum has brought some bullishness into the arena, the benchmark S&P 500 is down 15% on a year-to-date basis, presenting opportunities for contrarian investors. By now, you’ve likely heard financial advisors imploring
Coming off its best month since November 2020, it will be tough for the S&P 500 in August to match the 9.1% return it notched in July. The best stocks to buy in August may be some of the best performers from July. How long will the summer rally last? “We believe the rally will
On today’s show Preston and Stig talk to Sean Stockton about the intrinsic value of the bank stock (FRC). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What is the intrinsic value of First Republic Bank – Why First Republic Bank can be seen as a retail business with a superior franchise – How to value banks,