Today you’re going to learn what a put option is, when do people use it and why you may want to purchase a put option. What is a put option? When you’re buying a put, it means you’re looking for the stock to go down, which means you have a slightly bearish outlook. If you’re
Todd Bunton, CFA, Growth & Income Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses a stock that might be worth a closer look by investors: Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI). This healthcare REIT is a dominate player in the skilled nursing facility space. It recently delivered a solid ‘beat and raise’, prompting analysts to revise their estimates
In this article GILD TWTR BMY BILL Dado Ruvic | Reuters Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday Monday: Gilead Sciences — Shares of Gilead rose 3.8% after the biopharmaceutical company revealed it settled a patent case over its HIV therapies with five generic drugmakers. Twitter — Shares of Twitter slipped 2% after
While down massively from its pandemic-era highs, it’s easy to see why some investors are still interested in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock. At today’s prices, it sports a low valuation. This makes it appealing to many in the value-investing community. Although it is currently dealing with growth deceleration, growth investors still may see big potential
When looking for the best meme stocks to buy, it is important to shield yourself against volatility. The best way to do so is through investing in meme stocks with strong fundamentals. For example, you want to look for stocks with a history of growing earnings, a strong balance sheet and a proven business model.
Savings vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, especially among consumers who want to boost their savings. In fact, a recent survey found that 43% of Americans want to save more money in 2022, and 51% are focused on long-term savings goals. Yet with all the savings vehicles available, knowing which option to choose can be challenging.
Investing in stocks, in its simplest form, is about finding cheap stocks to buy and selling them once they’re at higher prices. The stock market has been volatile in 2022, and chances are it will remain that way throughout the year. After the fears of rising interest rates, we now face the risk of a
The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs into overdrive, as many people who never needed them before must now use them. Here’s a descriptive list of major government assistance programs for individuals and businesses with links to where and how to apply to them. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic has put government assistance programs
CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ:CFVI) stock represents a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that’s in the process of bringing social media business Rumble to the financial markets. It’s a risky proposition, but CFVI stock could power higher due to strong user engagement among Rumble’s Generation Z (Gen Z) users. It’s also helpful that popular podcast host Joe
It was May 22nd, 2010, when Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida programmer, bought two Papa John’s pizzas and paid 10,000 Bitcoins. This was the first-ever recorded real-world transaction using crypto. At that time, 10,000 Bitcoin was worth approximately $41, and since then, the cryptocurrency has surged by over 30,000%. There are also other exciting items you would never
Businesses are bracing for the looming possibility of a railroad strike, as a union representing more than 90,000 workers for the nation’s freight railroads could be poised to go on strike this Friday. The move could bring about 30% of the nation’s rail freight to a halt, and would be the nation’s first rail strike in
In this article BILL TWTR LRCX Ernie Garcia, CEO, Carvana Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell Monday. Carvana — Shares of the online car seller rose more than 7% in the premarket after Piper Sandler upgraded Carvana to overweight from neutral. The firm said Carvana could double from current
95.69 The current reading of the Investopedia Anxiety Index is below neutral, indicating a lower level of anxiety. Markets Today U.S. equity markets are pointing to a flat-to-lower open following new record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday. It was the 51st record close for the benchmark index in 2021, and
The S&P/TSX Composite Index consists of 237 of the best Canadian stocks traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. These companies represent approximately 95% of the Canadian equities market. As of Sept. 8, the index was down 8.9% in 2022. That’s almost half the decline of the S&P 500 over the same time period. Over the
Investors are always on the hunt for undervalued S&P 500 stocks. However, for those who believe in the efficient market hypothesis, such value can be rarely be found in a market that prices in everything. Wall Street analysts generally attempt to provide independent commentary on where they see stocks headed over the next year or
When discussing the best EV stocks to buy, there are a few things to remember. First, the EV market is still in its early stages, so there is a lot of growth potential. Second, EV stocks tend to be volatile, so it’s important to research and choose a stock you’re comfortable with. Third, EV stocks
In this article GS Apple The weakest American borrowers are starting to miss payments and default on their loans, and that is showing up at a surprising place: Goldman Sachs. While competitors like Bank of America enjoy repayment rates at or near record levels, Goldman’s loss rate on credit card loans hit 2.93% in the
The best chip stocks to buy are those with the resilience to come back from a tough market. Semiconductors have gotten crushed in 2022. One of the best-known indicators, the PHLX Semiconductor Index, is down more than 33% thus far. However, things appear likely to get even worse. Citigroup (NYSE:C) analysts Christopher Danely and Kelsey
A company’s worth—or its total market value—is called its market capitalization, or “market cap.” A company’s market cap can be determined by multiplying the company’s stock price by the number of shares outstanding. The stock price is a relative and proportional value of a company’s worth. Therefore, it only represents a percentage change in a company’s
Among other options, retirees can opt to set up annuities to receive a steady stream of cash for the time after they have stopped earning a regular income. Though annuities are generally considered to be risk-free forms of investment, they do have disadvantages; annuities are seen as largely illiquid, for instance, and they are only