Amid macro-level uncertainties, figuring out which penny stocks to buy before the bull market returns is probably the last thing on your mind. With stocks taking another dive after the latest inflation numbers, it may seem as if they have plenty of room to fall before hitting a bottom. However, given that it’s near-impossible to
Transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy, and government provision of these goods is critical to the economy. That is not a controversial conclusion. However, infrastructure projects are often touted as excellent methods of fiscal stimulus, irrespective of the benefits of the end products they produce. This claim
[embedded content] NFL season has begun with perhaps its most entertaining opening weekend of all time. It was a fascinating Sunday, which had fans doing what they do best – talking trash with their buddies. And over the weekend, sports betting entered the early stages of a full-on renaissance — increasing an incredible 72% year-over-year.
If you’re looking for dividend stocks to buy and hold forever, a good place to start is companies that have done an excellent job increasing their dividends and are expected to keep doing so in the future. While the first place to look for such names should logically be a list of S&P 500 Dividend
Amortization vs. Depreciation: An Overview The cost of business assets can be expensed each year over the life of the asset. The expense amounts are then used as a tax deduction, reducing the tax liability of the business. Amortization and depreciation are the two main methods of calculating the value of these assets. There’s a third, less commonly
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Inflation, a hawkish Fed, fears of a recession have all made 2022 a tough environment for investing. A traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds is deeply in the red, leaving investors to seek diversity elsewhere. Ares Management, however, has been a beneficiary of the current environment. With hundreds
While broader markets face continued pressure amid recession fears, small-cap stocks stand out as an undervalued segment of the stock market. The Russell 2000 index, the popular benchmark for small-cap stocks, is currently down 18% over the past year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index has declined less than 12% during the same period. Seasoned investors realize
Wholesale inflation fell slightly last month as gas prices tumbled. The Labor Department reported its Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 0.1% in August from the month before, matching economists’ estimates. The annual increase was 8.7%, below forecasts and down from July’s gain of 9.8%. Excluding costs for food, energy, and trade services, prices rose 0.2% for the month
With the latest market rout, focusing on Nasdaq stocks to buy with superior fundamentals has become even more important. True, heading into a firestorm isn’t the most comforting situation for investors. Nevertheless, if you take a direct approach, it’s better to improve your probabilities with fundamentally sound investments. According to CNBC, the major equity averages
Financial Analyst vs. Research Analyst: An Overview Financial analysts examine, collect, and interpret financial information to help companies make business decisions. Financial analysis is an umbrella term that covers several functions that financial analysts might perform. Some financial analysts analyze financial market trends to help with an investment decision while others examine financial statements of
Cathie Wood, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Ark Invest, gestures as she speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Marco Bello | Getty Images Cathie Wood, Wall Street’s most vocal proponent of deflation, is getting a few high-profile supporters even as price
In this article NUE SBUX NKLA TWLO COTY MRNA A cup of Starbucks coffee sits on a table in a cafe. Joel Boh | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Starbucks — Shares jumped 6% after the coffee chain raised its long-term financial forecast on Tuesday, and said it expects double-digit
Preston Pysh interviews Lawrence Lepard about the dramatic change in financial markets. They cover the decline of the dollar’s global reserve status among many other current events. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:10 – What market indicators are surprising Lawrence the most right now? 00:01:46 – The battle between deflation and inflation.
When it comes to the concept of emotional loss vs. emotional win: why are we more emotional with a loss than a win in the stock market? Attachment to Current State We are more attached to our current state – what we have – than we are our future state. This also applies to other
Zacks has created two proven stock rating systems that provide valuable insights into the future profitability of a stock. Discover the differences between them to determine how they can best help you achieve your financial goals.
[Editor’s note: “3 Hydrogen Stocks to Buy for the $11 Trillion Breakout” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Today, electric vehicles are all the rage. They’re at the epicenter of the world’s shift to cut carbon emissions dramatically and rapidly for a cleaner
With inflation playing the spoiler, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked nearly 1,300 points yesterday. The hot inflation data indicates that the Federal Reserve will continue aggressively raising interest rates. That’s bad news for growth stocks. Without a doubt, it makes sense to remain overweight on blue-chip stocks that do not fluctuate very much. Even
Growth stocks have been having a painful 2022. And with another big Federal Reserve rate hike on the way, the market volatility is likely to continue. However, longer-term investors can seize the opportunity by investing at discounted prices in broader technological trends. One such opportunity is in quantum computing stocks. Quantum computing aims to reimagine
Despite mixed quarterly results, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock has been on the rise following its Sept. 7 earnings release. The main factor behind this has been a spate of analyst upgrades for shares in the China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker. Confidence is rising again that the company’s production ramp-up will result in a big jump in sales
Keep An Eye On These Coins The crypto market has shown tentative signs of breaking out of the bearish slump that has persisted for months. Several assets are showing improvements in price, not the least of which is Ethereum (ETH), which has dominated the news cycle in recent weeks. This week, other cryptocurrencies deserve some