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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, April 6, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters How do you spell “capitulation?” F-E-A-R. That’s what this market breeds, and there has been no escape from that wild bear out for your lunch. Putting it in the starkest black and white,

There’s no doubt that there’s been a rise in the popularity of marathons and their accompanying half-marathons—especially in recent years. But if you believe these events are reserved for elite athletes, think again. There’s a marathon for everyone—from people who just want to have a good time to those seeking an obstacle course. And don’t

Vanguard and TD Ameritrade (TDA) are among the largest brokerage firms in the U.S.—but the similarities stop there. Vanguard offers an impressive lineup of low-cost mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) aimed at buy-and-hold investors and retirement savers. Meanwhile, TD Ameritrade offers three trading platforms—a web platform, the professional-level thinkorswim, and a mobile app—designed for

In this article VRRM Thomas Winz | The Image Bank | Getty Images Company: Verra Mobility (VRRM) Business: Verra Mobility operates through two segments: (i) Commercial Services: the market-leading provider of automated toll and violations management and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies, municipalities, school districts and violation issuing authorities;

Fidelity and TD Ameritrade are among our top-ranked brokers for 2021. Both have websites packed with helpful features, news feeds, research, and educational tools. The two brokers also offer intuitive web-based, mobile, and desktop platforms to address the needs of both casual investors and frequent traders. Fidelity, founded in 1943, built a reputation on its

In this article HOOD BRK.A People wait in line for t-shirts at a pop-up kiosk for the online brokerage Robinhood along Wall Street after the company went public with an IPO earlier in the day on July 29, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway Vice

In this article BRK.A BTC.CM= Bitcoin has steadily been gaining acceptance from the traditional finance and investment world in recent years but Warren Buffett is sticking to his skeptical stance on bitcoin. He said at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder meeting Saturday that it’s not a productive asset and it doesn’t produce anything tangible. Despite

Even though individual retirement account (IRA) money is meant to be held until you retire, borrowing from the account isn’t out of the question. In particular, it is possible to make a withdrawal from your Roth IRA and put the funds back without tax consequences or penalties—but only under certain circumstances. If you are considering

In this article JNPR V GOOGL MSFT SNAP A man walks past the brand logo of Alphabet Inc’s Google outside its office in Beijing, China, August 8, 2018. Thomas Peter | Reuters Earnings season can bring heightened volatility to the markets, and this time it’s showing no sign of slowing down. In tumultuous times like

In this article BRK.A Warren Buffett on Saturday said Berkshire Hathaway has been increasing its stake in Activision Blizzard in a merger arbitrage play, betting that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the video game company will close. Berkshire now owns about 9.5% of Activision shares, Buffett said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. “Occasionally I’ll see

Technical indicators are used by traders to gain insight into the supply and demand of securities and market psychology. Together, these indicators form the basis of technical analysis. Metrics, such as trading volume, provide clues as to whether a price move will continue. In this way, indicators can be used to generate buy and sell signals. In this

In this article BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett lambasted Wall Street for encouraging speculative behavior in the stock market, effectively turning it into a “gambling parlor.” Buffett, 91, spoke at length during his annual shareholder meeting Saturday about one of his favorite targets for criticism: investment banks and brokerages. “Wall Street makes money, one

Canada was the world’s fourth-largest producer of oil in 2020 and the fifth-largest producer of natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. It is not surprising that energy firms dominate the ranks of the biggest Canadian energy companies. Each of the top seven companies had a market capitalization above $10 billion. 1. Enbridge

In this article HOOD Retail brokerage firm Robinhood reported a wider-than-expected loss and shrinking revenue for the first quarter, showing signs that the small-dollar trading boom that captivated Wall Street a year ago may have run out of steam. Shares of the company were down more than 11% in after hours trading, hitting all-time lows.

(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Mathieu Chabran helms Tikehau Capital, a European asset manager, which oversees $40 billion in private debt, real assets, private equity, and capital markets. With a front row seat to the uncertainty and geopolitical tension in Europe, Chabran sat down with the Delivering Alpha newsletter to discuss the role

Looking for new ways to differentiate yourself as an advisor? Philanthropy and charitable giving are important to many clients, but are not top-of-mind for many advisors. Helping clients meet their charitable goals is not only the right thing to do, but helping them do it the right way can add significant financial value. There are many ways

In this article BRK.A Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett has begun to unleash Berkshire Hathaway‘s massive cash stockpile in recent weeks, snapping up an insurer and multi-billion dollar stakes in energy and computer corporations. But his recent moves are more notable for what he has

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) The hedge fund industry attracted its largest inflows in seven years during the first quarter as investors sought downside protection amidst a volatility

Key Takeaways Ford’s total number of automobiles sold came in below analysts’ expectations. Total automobiles sold is a metric of how many vehicles—including Ford’s full line of trucks, utility vehicles, vans, and cars—the company sold across all regions. Ford expects semiconductor availability to improve in the second half of the year, helping vehicle production keep

In this article IVZ Heavy trucks seen working at a nickel mining area in Soroako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Amid a boom in interest for electric vehicles, Invesco is betting that the metals required for EVs and the energy transition broadly will be a hot new area for investors.