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In this article GS Apple The weakest American borrowers are starting to miss payments and default on their loans, and that is showing up at a surprising place: Goldman Sachs. While competitors like Bank of America enjoy repayment rates at or near record levels, Goldman’s loss rate on credit card loans hit 2.93% in the
When discussing the best EV stocks to buy, there are a few things to remember. First, the EV market is still in its early stages, so there is a lot of growth potential. Second, EV stocks tend to be volatile, so it’s important to research and choose a stock you’re comfortable with. Third, EV stocks
In this article ORCL CHWY MSFT CRDO AMBA Microsoft Corporation headquarters at Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, April 18, 2016. Charles Platiau | Reuters Stocks broke a three-week losing streak on Friday, but uncertainty looms over the horizon as the Federal Reserve prepares for its September meeting. The prospect of a sizable interest rate hike is
While no one can truly predict a catastrophic equities sector downturn, it’s nevertheless a wise idea to strategize certain investments that can survive a stock market crash. Primarily, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. Recently, in a question-and-answer session hosted by the Cato Institute, Fed chair Jerome Powell committed to raising interest rates until
What Is the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)? The CBOE Options Exchange calculates a real-time index to show the expected level of price fluctuation in the S&P 500 Index options over the next 12 months. Officially called the CBOE Volatility Index and listed under the ticker symbol VIX, investors and analysts sometimes refer to it by
In this article BBBY NCLH FDX Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Bed Bath & Beyond — The beleaguered home goods retailer dropped another 14.1%, adding to several straight days of losses. The latest move comes after CFO Gustavo Arnal committed suicide Friday. Bed Bath & Beyond said in a statement Sunday
Finding the best tech stocks to buy now is a little more complicated than it was a year ago. While the S&P 500 has held up relatively well, the bear market has been brutal for investors in individual stocks. Simply put, many individual names have been obliterated, particularly in tech. Given the selloff, it’s got
In this article AEO ASAN GME GameStop — GameStop surged 9.2% before the bell despite sharing a widening quarterly loss and declining sales. The video game retailer also announced a partnership with crypto exchange FTX. GameStop’s results could not be compared since few analysts cover the company. Asana — Asana’s stock surged 19% in the premarket
Rising interest rates and recession fears have put pressure on the real estate space, creating an opportunity in these REITs to Buy. Crown Castle International (CCI): Cell tower REIT with a 3.63% forward yield and appreciation potential. City Office REIT (CIO): This office building REIT, which yields 6.76% today, may be oversold, based on its
Student loans can sometimes feel like a scam. Actual student loan companies like Navient, which provide student loans, have been embroiled in lawsuits and allegations from states like Washington, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The worst student loan companies may appear to be scammers, but there are actual student loan forgiveness scams
In this article DOCU RH ZS SPCE TSLA NAVI Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. DocuSign — Shares of the electronic signature company surged 16.4% after DocuSign’s quarterly numbers beat Wall Street expectations. DocuSign also shared revenue guidance for the third quarter above expectations and an outlook for the full year that
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated with the latest information. Cybersecurity stocks have fallen along with the entire tech sector. One concern was that many of these stocks were trading at high valuations, which was particularly concerning considering that many of these companies are not consistently profitable. However, demand for cybersecurity is not going
I’m always on the lookout for the best dividend stocks to buy and dividend stocks under $25 are all the more tempting. The best dividend stocks are doing well in the stock market. They also reward investors for holding them buy paying a monthly or quarterly dividend. With the stock market struggling so far in
Investors in Arizona-based Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) haven’t had a great 2022 so far. The worst probably isn’t over for CVNA stock yet, though. That’s because Carvana swung from a profitable to an unprofitable profile not long ago, which is worrisome. Besides, central bank policy in the U.S. hasn’t been friendly to businesses that make auto loans —
In this article REGN RH TSLA CAT The Kroger supermarket chain’s headquarters is shown in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lisa Baertlein | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Zscaler — Zscaler surged 21.9% after reporting strong earnings in its most recent quarter. The company posted adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share
With the exception of energy and utilities, all sectors of the S&P 500 are in the red for the year. Of the losing sectors, healthcare stocks have held up relatively well, outperformed only by consumer staples. This relative strength can be attributed primarily to two factors. First, with the country putting the coronavirus pandemic in
Finding the right real estate investment trusts (REITs) to buy really boost your portfolio – particularly if you’re eager for a regular income stream. REITs are popular for investors who favor dividend stocks because they’re a special class of investment that gets preferential tax treatment. As part of that arrangement, however, the REIT must return
Microprocessor manufacturer Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has encountered problems in 2022, and they’re likely to get worse. For one thing, issues between China and the U.S. are flaring up, and semiconductor makers like Intel are in the crosshairs. Furthermore, at least two Wall Street experts have provided stern warnings for prospective investors in chipmakers. All in all,
Last month, excitement about its stock splits, and the expansion of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, was enough to get investors fully charged up about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. But so far this month, a cooldown in excitement (which I anticipated back in August) has played out. External factors like interest rates, inflation and the