What happens when you can’t pay your monthly bills? Keeping up with them is challenging enough if you live paycheck to paycheck. It can become even more difficult if you experience a drop in income due to a layoff or job loss. Unemployment benefits can help to cover the gap financially, but those payments don’t
In this article MRK PANW SBUX Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading Wednesday. Starbucks – Shares of Starbucks gained nearly 1% after the company boosted its long-term forecast and said it expects double-digit growth for revenue and earnings per share over the next three years. Palo Alto Networks – Cybersecurity company Palo
Market legend Jeremy Grantham has just sounded the alarm that the market is in a super bubble, and it isn’t good news for bulls hoping for a turnaround. He says that several factors will lead to an ultimate bloodbath in both stock markets and housing prices, predictions that investors have met with much anticipation. The
Based in California, Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) provides gamers with a fun, immersive and interactive platform. This might sound like a high-potential niche market to invest in. However, it appears that some overeager folks are trading RBLX stock as if it’s a video game. It’s definitely not a game, and investors should check Roblox’s financial metrics before taking
In this article RENT CVNA Onur Dogman | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. Meta – Shares of Meta slid 9.37% as the overall market fell Tuesday. The company’s bet on Reels is facing hurdles — Instagram users are spending less than one-tenth of the 197.8 million
Energy stocks have been the best performers of 2022, with the sector up 48% compared with a 14% loss for the broader market. In fact, the only other sector that has generated a positive return this year is utilities. Their 9% gain pales in comparison. Fueling the rise in energy stocks has been the stark
Wall Street enjoyed a relief rally during the summer. However, over the past month investors’ sentiment has once again changed. As a result, Americans are increasingly focused on picking stocks to sell while they brace for more volatility ahead. The S&P 500 has lost 16.5% in 2022. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 index is still in
Many people perceive being wealthy as having a nice house, a late-model car, and a summer cottage. But the kind of money that the wealthiest 1% of the world’s households has dwarfs this concept. This segment of the population owns large portions of major corporations, multibillion-dollar investment funds, islands in the Caribbean, and even rocket
In this article 7974.T-JP OTLY RENT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Rent the Runway — Shares dropped 22% after the fashion rental company said it’s laying off 24% its corporate workforce. Additionally, Rent the Runway said it’s cutting $25 million to $27 million in fixed costs to deal with an uncertain
With EV stocks and other renewables in the spotlight finding the best battery stock picks can be tough. September is historically the worst month for markets. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has fallen by a median of 0.42% during the month. It has provided positive returns just 44.7% of the time dating back nearly a
Finding stock picks to beat the market are rare finds nowadays. In September stock markets began on downbeat momentum following the S&P 500 rally throughout the summer. Euphoria gave way to a market slump. Markets reversed their mood when the Federal Reserve reiterated a tough stance during the annual meeting at Jackson Hole. The September
A customer shops for eggs in a Kroger grocery store on August 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Inflation is still sizzling hot but is expected to have moderated in August, as gasoline prices dropped, supply chains improved and the cost of travel fell. The consumer price index will be released
With Mother Nature and Mother Russia combining forces to create an unprecedented pressure point for the broader energy market, investors ought to put the best natural gas stocks to buy on their radar today. Sure, the ebb and flow of these uncharted waters have made sector players choppy in recent sessions. However, don’t let the
It’s not uncommon to read investment articles discussing the best dividend stocks to buy and hold. Retail investors are big dividend stock followers, although the best high-tech dividend stocks to buy and hold is a less common search. That’s because most tech stocks are bought for their revenue growth potential. Most investors could care less
Given recent developments, you may be wondering why today we are talking about solar stocks to sell rather than buy. Between the incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the energy crisis in Europe, it may appear as if there are plenty of industry-specific tailwinds to outweigh the headwinds currently affecting the overall economy. Yet
Fee-based and fee-only advisory practices are growing in popularity, especially among newly independent advisors. In fact, the number of firms with fee-only models has increased by 20% since 2019 and currently totals 2,663. That growth reflects a preference highlighted by high-net-worth investors, many of whom cite fee transparency as a critical factor when it comes
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