People have associated banks with trustworthiness, longevity and stability in the financial world – at least, until recently. With the shake-down of the financial markets and the collapse of many financial institutions, many of us are starting to question if banks are the best way to store, transfer and save our money. Key Takeaways Credit
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NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson working onboard the International Space Station in August 2017. Jack Fischer / NASA Axiom Space on Tuesday announced that retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and auto racer John Shoffner will lead the company’s second private spaceflight to the International Space Station, tentatively scheduled for the second half of 2022. The pair
Stock market krisanapong detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images Do you believe you are, or can be, a successful day trader, buying and selling stocks on a regular basis? Do you believe that you, or anyone you know, can successfully time the market, going in and out of the market, and consistently make profits?
In this article .FTFCNBCA GS A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a Shake Shack restaurant in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, April 20, 2020. Adnrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Lordstown Motors — The electric vehicle stock sank roughly 12% after the company
Investors in the live-sports streaming platform FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) stock have had a volatile 2021. Year-to-date, FUBO is down about 25% to near $20. The all-time high of $62.29 hit in late February seems far away in the rear window. Source: monticello / Shutterstock.com Founded in 2015, FuboTV offers subscribers access to live sporting events annually as
For some investors, regular dividend income is why they’re in the game. That’s why high-yield dividend stocks are often coveted. They can be great low-risk, hassle-free investments. Earlier generations have favored dividend investing because generally higher yields were on offer then. Today, though, some investors have become more dedicated to high-flying growth stocks. That’s because
With gold prices soaring over the past several weeks, many investors naturally fear inflation is about to ripple through the economy. Adding to those concerns, consumers have witnessed price increases at gas stations and grocery stores. Of course, rising prices hurt consumer sentiment, which in turn negatively impacts stocks. Therefore, many investors are rotating out
There has been a growing apprehension about entities listed through special purpose acquisition companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission has already been scrutinizing “misleading earnings projections” made by SPAC sponsors. On a relative basis, investor frenzy for SPACs might have declined. However, SPAC business combinations do provide exposure to some quality businesses. Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) stock
A trader works the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York. Yana Paskova | Bloomberg | Getty Images Payments company Square rose more than 5% in afternoon trading Monday after Bloomberg News reported the payments company could offer savings and checking accounts in the near future. The report said a code
Traders working at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on May 19, 2021. NYSE Thematic tech is seeing big price declines, but most investors are not bailing out. It’s been a brutal year for the formerly red-hot investment darling, “thematic tech” investing, a catch-all phrase for emerging tech sub-sectors like Cathie Wood’s Ark funds, clean
In this article MRNA HPQ DG AMC SPCE NCLH BYND Patties of Beyond Meat Inc.’s plant-based burger Beyond Burger are cooked on a skillet. Yuriko Nakao | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Beyond Meat — Shares of the alternative meat company surged around 10% after Bernstein double upgraded the
Editor’s Note: This article is a part of our “Top Grad Stocks 2021” series, where our savvy market analysts recommend their best picks for new graduates’ portfolios. Check out “Money Moves for Recent Grads” for more finance advice and click here to see more stocks for your must-buy list. Source: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com With most colleges having concluded the school year
Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) reported great earnings for first-quarter 2021 on May 5, but the market doesn’t care about historical numbers. It looks to the future. And rates are rising, Rocket mortgage margins are compressing. As a result, its earnings outlook is cloudier. RKT stock is going to rise in this kind of environment. Source: Lori
If you’ve ever filled out an application for any sort of insurance, you’ve faced questions that the insurance company uses to determine the level of risk you pose, your premiums and the extent of coverage for which you are eligible. The person who reviews and evaluates your responses is an insurance underwriter. This job requires
Throughout the last year after its initial public offering, Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) stock trended in the $20 – $21.50 range. RKT stock peaking on March 2 is an exception. Shares reached $41.10, albeit for less than a day, after the company issued a special dividend. Source: Lori Butcher / Shutterstock.com The announcement squeezed short sellers,
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Crypto bull Meltem Demirors said Wednesday she believes the recent turbulence in bitcoin and ether are positive long-term developments, contending the optimistic story around the digital assets remains intact. “It’s been really frothy. There was a lot of leverage in the markets. Some of that got taken out in April,” the chief strategy officer at CoinShares
The logo of Cisco Systems is seen at their headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France. Philippe Wojazer | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell on Wednesday: Cisco — Shares of the data center networking hardware maker dropped more than 6% in extended trading after the company issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the next
The continuing sell-off of high-growth speculative stocks has been rough for investors. However, a subsector that seems to be holding on to its gains quite well is the crypto-currency industry and its associated miners. Marathon (NASDAQ: MARA) is one such company. MARA stock has been one of the best-performing stocks of 2021. Source: Shutterstock The
One of my main concerns about Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) stock has been somewhat addressed, at least for the time being. My other major concern about the company is still very much in play. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com I’m no longer extremely worried about the company’s growth in the wake of Palantir’s first-quarter results, but I’m