The Biden administration nominated a team of “liberal and centrist economic advisers” to help him steer America’s recovery. Here are the administration’s top picks. Key Takeaways President Biden won the 2020 election and nominated former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to be his treasury secretary. Shalanda Young was confirmed as the first Black woman to
Although the current market situation isn’t the most encouraging, forward-thinking investors could use this time to strategize entry into no-brainer small-cap stocks to buy. Though no hard definition of small capitalization exists, typically, analysts reference this category to include companies with a market value between $300 million to $2 billion. For the purposes of this
A bus driver fills up at a gas station in Brooklyn on August 11, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Labor Day marks the end of the summer driving season. While gas prices are elevated, the U.S. avoided the stretch of super high prices that some had feared. Gasoline prices are
MarketWatch published an article early in 2022 which highlighted last year’s best-performing S&P 500, mid-cap, small-cap, Nasdaq-100, and Dow 30 stocks. Some of the names on the five lists were cited by analysts as the top growth stocks to buy in 2022. We know in hindsight that growth stocks weren’t the best bet over the
There are more than 43 million student loan borrowers in the United States, making it one of the largest types of consumer debt—only second to mortgage loans. Student loan borrowers owed a total of $1.728 trillion in student loan debt by the end of the first quarter of 2021. The average balance held per borrower
There are some attractive EV battery stocks under $10 that can be valued creators within the electric vehicle sector. Even with some near-term challenges, the segment remains one of the hottest investment themes. This is likely to hold true through the decade as governments make a big push toward green mobility. The EV battery market will
In this article WDAY HUBG MCD INTU MRVL A logo of the McDonald’s restaurant is seen in the window with a reflection of Kremlin’s tower in central Moscow, Russia March 9, 2022. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Another month has gone by and the market outlook shows no signs of improvement. August began on an upbeat
In this article CRWD HPQ CHWY EXPR DBI SNAP Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Designer Brands (DBI) – The footwear and accessories retailer reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for its latest quarter and raised its full-year outlook. Designer Brands added 1.8% in the premarket. Express (EXPR) – The apparel retailer’s shares
Though any hopes of a quick recovery may be dashed, investors may want to recharge with forever stocks to buy. While many companies – including robust ones with fundamentally sound businesses – have struggled recently, certain organizations are built for the long haul. Therefore, if you’re a patient investor with a long-term horizon, the below
Roth IRA vs. 401(k): An Overview Both Roth IRAs and 401(k)s are popular tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts that allow your savings to grow tax free. However, they differ where tax treatment, investment options, and employer contributions are concerned. Contributions to a 401(k) are made pre-tax, meaning they are deposited before your income taxes are deducted
In this article OKTA SIG LE CIEN CPB HRL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Hormel Foods (HRL) – Hormel fell 4.2% in the premarket after issuing a mixed batch of quarterly results and guidance. The food producer’s quarterly revenue beat forecasts, but earnings were slightly short. The same was also true
Following the investing trends of politicians like Nancy Pelosi stocks could be profitable for your own portfolio. Microsoft (MSFT): One of the best Nancy Pelosi stocks to buy because of its broad footprint, the House speaker loaded up on Microsoft stock in late May of this year. Apple (AAPL): An interesting selection, concerns about the
After a parabolic rise, shares of Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) tumbled after GameStop (NYSE:GME) Chairman Ryan Cohen divested all of his stake in Bed Bath & Beyond. Also, the company plans to hold a conference call with a “strategic update” on Aug. 31. However, this could be a hit-or-miss event and could push BBBY stock
In this article BBBY NTNX FIVE OKTA NVDA A Nvidia logo is seen on the company’s building at an industry park on February 7, 2019 in Tianjin, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Nvidia — Nvidia’s stock sank 7.7% amid news that the
Wall Street is searching for solid stocks to buy that could shield long-term portfolios from market volatility ahead of the anticipated interest rate hikes. While inflation may have peaked in July, it remains well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target. So far in 2022, the central bank has already raised its overnight lending rate
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock has come back into the spotlight over the past month. Due to several developments throughout August, shares in the electric vehicle (EV) maker briefly experienced renewed enthusiasm. However, I wouldn’t view any of these developments as a signal to buy. Recent progress notwithstanding, the big concerns/red flags with this stock continue
Borrowers can use personal loans for all kinds of purposes, but can the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treat loans like income and tax them? The answer is no, with one significant exception: Personal loans are not considered income for the borrower unless the loan is forgiven. In other words, you cannot be taxed on loan
In this article PD BBBY SBUX LULU AVGO SHEL-GB Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Lululemon (LULU) – Lululemon rallied 9.5% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and issuing an upbeat outlook. The athletic apparel and leisurewear maker said it continues to see strong sales momentum. Broadcom (AVGO) – Broadcom
Source: Jackie Niam / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Find Bear Market Shelter and Mega Upside With ‘Divergence’ Stocks” was previously published in May 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] This year has been defined by bear market turmoil. The reality is that the entire global financial market is built
Considering the slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy, it’s probably the right time to think about some Chinese stocks to sell. China barely escaped contraction during the second quarter as consumer and manufacturing activity slowed down in the face of repeated lockdowns. Retail and industrial sales came in weaker-than-expected, while youth unemployment rates hit almost