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Dan Ivascyn, PIMCO, at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha, Sept. 28, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC The U.S. is likely headed toward a recession but there’s a chance for the downturn to be comparatively mild due to strong underlying fundamentals, according to Pimco bond expert Dan Ivascyn. In remarks echoed by other speakers Wednesday at CNBC’s Delivering

In this article FRPT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Inti St Clair | Tetra Images | Getty Images Company: Freshpet (FRPT) Business: Freshpet manufactures and markets natural fresh meals and treats for dogs and cats in the United States, Canada and Europe. The company sells its products under the Freshpet brand, along with Dognation

In this article GXO NVMI NVMI-IL SNX GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Alphabet Inc’s Google outside the company’s office in Beijing, China, August 8, 2018. Thomas Peter | Reuters With an ugly September in the rear-view mirror, it’s tempting for investors to make impulsive decisions. The three major indexes ended

Your credit report provides a snapshot for prospective lenders, landlords, and employers of how you handle credit. For any mortgage, car loan, personal loan, or credit card you have had, your credit report lists such details as the creditor’s name, your payment history, account balance, and, in the case of credit cards and other revolving

The U.K. is the highest net exporter of financial services and London, with its convenient time zone, use of English and feather-light regulations, is the world’s financial capital. Various cities, including Venice and Amsterdam, have held and lost the title throughout history.  Brexit and the possible loss of passporting rights of firms in Britain have

Despite their infamous reputation and presumed involvement in the financial crisis of 2007-2008, there are several different arguments in favor of allowing market participants to trade and own mortgage-backed securities (MBS). At its basic level, an MBS is any investment solution that uses commercial or residential mortgage or a pool of mortgages as the underlying

Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist and educator. As a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Yellen is the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve. She is the first person in history to head both of those groups and the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Yellen is

The utilities sector encompasses all companies whose core business involves producing, generating, or distributing basic utilities: gas, electricity, and water. The average debt-to-equity ratio, or D/E ratio, for the utilities sector in the second quarter of 2022 was 0.12. In the fourth quarter of 2018, it reached .15, which was enough for Moody’s Investors Service

What Is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)? The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate providing a net value of zero for a future series of cash flows. Both the IRR and net present value (NPV) are used when selecting investments based on their returns. Excel has three functions for calculating the

Fabless chip makers are companies that produce semiconductors for use in various types of electronics, such as digital cameras, smartphones, and the new technologically sophisticated “smart” cars. The term “fabless” means that the company designs and sells the hardware and semiconductor chips but does not manufacture the silicon wafers, or chips, used in its products;

Breaking into the securities industry is extremely difficult. Success takes years of study and hard work, followed by a few more years of “paying your dues.” So what happens if you reach the pinnacle only to realize you’ve been climbing the wrong mountain? Financial professionals who aren’t happy in their chosen fields are not doomed to

Your net worth is simply the dollar amount of all of your assets minus all your debts. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you end up with a positive net worth. Conversely, if your liabilities are greater than your assets, you will have a negative net worth. For certain applications, this basic net worth calculation

The most common basic personal finance advice anyone gets is this—max out your 401(k) contributions. But what does that mean? How much is the maximum, and what do you do if you exceed it? And yes, you can exceed it—under certain circumstances. For 2021, the maximum allowed contribution to a 401(k) is $19,500 per year

In this article NTRS SNX MU GOOGL Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO, Micron Technology Scott Mlyn | CNBC Volatility in the stock market appears to be far from over. Market churn is still very high amid hot inflation and a worrisome economic outlook. Although the near-term perspective may be blurry, investors may scoop up healthy returns in

The number of stock trading and robo-advisor options has continued to expand in recent years. While growing competition and innovation is great news for investors, it can be challenging to decide which platform best suits your goals. To help evaluate the best options in the industry, we’ve extensively researched these U.S.-based offerings to determine the

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

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

Oil prices plummeted yesterday in their biggest daily drop since March, reflecting concerns about a potential global recession and lockdowns in China that could slash demand. Light sweet crude closed below $100 per barrel for the first time in two months. Citi analysts believe prices could go a lot lower. In a note to clients, Citi analysts said oil prices

Yuan vs. Renminbi: An Overview Chinese currency is a hot topic these days for many reasons. Not only does it define the state of one of the world’s biggest economic superpowers, but it is also central to one of the most debated issues involving China today—its perceived mercantilist policy of artificial undervaluation of its currency

The Target credit card, called the RedCard, is a credit card that can be used in Target’s retail stores and on the store’s website. The Target RedCard offers a 5% discount on purchases at Target, no annual fee, and an extra 30 days for returns and exchanges. However, the Target credit card’s interest rate or