After the coronavirus pandemic, many penny stocks became bubbles due to the sudden increase in liquidity through stimulus packages and trillions in bailouts. The excitement in the market caused users of different platforms, mainly Reddit, to aggressively invest in risky penny stocks. Of course, the recent economic slowdown and inflation have caused most of those
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Saving in a 401(k) is an opportunity to build wealth on a tax-advantaged basis. Most people, however, may not be aware that there are multiple players working behind the scenes to keep a 401(k) plan running smoothly. Some of these players are required to follow a fiduciary duty; others are not. A 401(k) custodian generally
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 29, 2022. Source: NYSE Consumer inflation data and the start of the second quarter earnings season could be two catalysts that make for a bumpy ride in markets in the week ahead. PepsiCo’s earnings are the first major report of the week Tuesday, and Delta Air Lines
Rocketing prices have made trips to the grocery store a more miserable essential activity than ever. And while it’s natural to think companies involved with bringing food to your table have reaped the rewards, many of those stocks have withered of late. Now though, the dinner bell is summoning investors with three of the market’s
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) investors have been on a wild ride these past few weeks. Like most high-growth stocks, TSLA has lost close to 40% of its value from all-time highs. Relatively speaking, TSLA stock has done a decent job of holding its value despite being worth much less now than last year. Stocks of other electric
Stock traders, mark your calendar for July 12. That’s when shareholders of San Francisco-headquartered neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) will vote on a potential reverse stock split. This event could prove to be a pivotal moment for the company, and for the future trajectory of SOFI stock. 2022 has been a tough year for banks, both
Part Owner and Executive Chef Steve Kemper, prepares food in the kitchen at the Go Fish! Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2021. Ben Hasty | MediaNews Group | Reading Eagle via Getty Images June’s employment report is expected to show strong hiring continues across a broad range of industries,
Investing in financial stocks is not just about picking the largest and most-known banks. Financial stocks include banks, insurance companies, firms that provide various financial services, financial technology (fintech) firms, and blockchain technology companies. The best financial stocks to buy in July 2022 were chosen from a myriad of choices with features that will justify
No matter your opinion of plant-based meat, the most important thing to think of when it comes to investing in Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) or not is whether this product can become widely-consumed and profitable in the long-term. The verdict? So far, it’s murky at best. That’s a big reason why BYND stock has performed so
It goes without saying that 2022 has been brutal for growth stocks, but Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) is a name that in particular has been hard hit. Year-to-date, CVNA stock is down 88.5%. What’s behind this stunning plunge in price for shares in this automotive e-commerce company? Rising interest rates, and their impact on stock market valuations,
Does your health insurance come with deductibles in the four figures? If so, you’re probably eligible to establish a Health Savings Account (HSA). Used in combination with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), funds deposited in a HSA can go towards paying medical bills until the plan’s deductible is met and your healthcare coverage goes into effect. HSAs
In this article MRVL SLB GME SPCE BBBY HELE Shoppers wait for a GameStop store to open on at the Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Virginia, November 27, 2020. Hannah McKay | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. GameStop — Shares of the video game retailer jumped more than 8% after the
With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy. Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives
Editor’s note: This column is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2022 contest. Bob Ciura’s pick for the contest is AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) stock. The stock market recently entered bear market territory. Although the S&P 500 index has regained some ground lately, there is a possibility of further declines. Inflation continues to roar, and in response
As investors, we need to be careful that we don’t treat noise as true parameters. GameStop (NYSE:GME) announced that it is executing a four-for-one stock split to lower its stock price and keep it accessible to its retail investor base. According to Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities: “GameStop management knows that they have a 100%
Today, I have chosen six stocks hedge funds love. To simplify this, I decided to pick the top three stocks of two of the most watched hedge funds that are the most popular in the market. One of those funds is Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management. We use the company’s 13-F holdings report from the
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 16, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday night as investors digested the most recent meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 26 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Shares
As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) CEO Darren Woods knows he’s in a dying business, even as profits continue to rise. All new cars will be electric by 2040, he said in a recent interview. But managing the transition will be costly without new investment. For example, Exxon Mobil stock opened June 29 at $92/share, up 49% in
Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock was a pandemic superstar. From the end of 2019 to last November, SHOP stock delivered a spectacular 314% return. The Canadian ecommerce company was signing up new vendors at a rapid pace, and the surge in online shopping saw the company posting record numbers. During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend