Master Limited Partnerships, or MLPs, are well-known for their high distribution yields, which makes them popular among income investors. The vast majority of MLPs belong to the energy sector, with most operating in oil and gas exploration & production (upstream) or transportation & storage (midstream). However, there are some investors who may not want to
Just because the business of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) remains fundamentally unchanged doesn’t mean that AMC stock should stagnate. That much was proven to be true on May 28, when the “meme stock” rocketed upward again, reaching a high of $36.72. Source: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com However, this particular run up in AMC stock was fundamentally different
There’s no way around it: you’ve got to have some risk tolerance to invest in Senseonics Holdings (NYSEAMERICAN:SENS), as SENS stock is known to make some swift moves. That’s not a bad thing if you can handle some short-term volatility. InvestorPlace contributor Mark R. Hake has even suggested that Senseonics’ share price could rise five
In this article CLDR MRO UAL BA AAL UNH COWN A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Co. near Guthrie, Oklahoma. Nick Oxford | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Devon Energy and Marathon Oil — Shares of Devon Energy and Marathon Oil jumped more
MADRID (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trading in Monday’s session are Medtronic Inc. and Covidien PLC , as well as Layne Christensen Co. Medtronic MDT, -0.80% announced a deal on Sunday to buy Ireland-based Covidien PLC US:COV in a $42.9 billion cash-and-stock deal. Layne Christensen US:LAYN is
For an individual portfolio, the key objective is to beat inflation. At the same time, the target should be to consistently beat the index. If an investor is unable to beat the index, it makes sense to invest in the index. Without having growth stocks in the portfolio, it might be impossible to beat the
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In this week’s episode what I’d like to do with your share with you What is Beta and How Can You Use Beta on the Stock Market Tables to make trading decisions or investment decisions for your personal portfolio. Knowing what Beta is First off before we even get into what is Beta more important
Kevin Matras goes over the benefits of a bull call spread and how it can help you earn big profits on relatively small moves. Listen to Kevin Matras explain options trading further in our podcast! https://soundcloud.com/zacks-investment-research/zacks-market-edge-podcast-31
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Wednesday’s session are FedEx Corp., Jabil Circuit Inc., and Red Hat Inc. FedEx FDX, -1.99% is projected to post fourth-quarter earnings of $2.36 a share, according to a consensus survey by FactSet. Analysts at Nomura said they will look
One of the key plays right now in the market is the so-called “re-opening” stocks. A lot of the stocks hated by investors last year due to the pandemic have now become compelling investment opportunities. One such company is Carnival (NYSE:CCL). The company has seen a remarkable recovery in its stock from the lows of
Because the novel coronavirus pandemic has more twists and turns than the Monaco Grand Prix, my take on biotechnology firm Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) stock has been admittedly all over the map. Source: Shutterstock Still, it’s very possible that the recent volatility in OCGN stock finally provided some much-needed clarity. First, let’s back up for a moment.
An information cascade occurs when a person makes a decision based solely on the decisions of other people, while ignoring their own personal knowledge to the contrary. It’s a theory used in the field of behavioral economics and has important implications for financial markets. Recognizing and avoiding this behavior can help people make better financial
On the surface, Asensus Surgical (NYSEAMERICAN:ASXC) stock looks like just another sputtering SPAC. Source: Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com But it’s not a SPAC. This company came public as TransEnterix back in 2014. It raised $52 million for a robotic surgery system then called SurgiBot. This was a hot stock in 2018, rising as high as
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) – The sporting goods retailer earned $3.41 per share for the first quarter, more than tripling the $1.12 consensus estimate. Revenue also beat forecasts amid comparable sales that more than doubled. Dick’s also gave a full-year outlook that exceeds
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are BlackBerry Ltd., Oracle Corp., and Kroger Co. BlackBerry US:BBRY BB, +0.80% is projected to report a loss of 27 cents a share in the first quarter, according to a consensus survey by FactSet. The Canadian
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) saw its shares hit all-time highs early this year. With a series of missteps behind it, consumers buying more EVs in China, and its factories churning out record numbers of vehicles, Nio was on fire. But after closing at $62.84 on Feb. 9, NIO stock began to slide.
The abundance of investing choices can be paralyzing. Stocks, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds and more await. But income investors looking for high yields could consider a relatively unknown segment of the stock market: business development companies. These stocks, called BDCs for short, have multiple potential benefits for income investors. Source: Shutterstock BDCs are essentially publicly
Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock has had a wild year thus far. But, of course wild swings are to be expected, especially considering SPCE stock operates in the space exploration industry. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com This industry has never been hotter, thanks to billionaires who’ve zeroed in on it as another high-growth sector. Richard Branson, Elon Musk
There’s a lot to like about Lucid Motors stock and its SPAC partner Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE:CCIV). Lucid is a pure-play on electric vehicles, one of the hottest and potentially biggest growth markets out there today. Source: gg_photography / Shutterstock.com Unfortunately, Lucid Motors stock has too many unanswered questions at this point to be