The phrase “tech stocks that pay dividends” almost seems like an oxymoron. After all, aren’t most high-growth tech companies burning through cash on their way to profitability? That’s a common misconception. There are plenty of tech stocks that pay dividends while still growing revenue at a brisk pace. For example, in 2021, 44 of the 76
Is the upcoming stock buyback tax bad news or no big deal? That’s what investors are asking now, following President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug 16. For some industries, this $437 billion spending package could potentially result in a windfall. Shares in EV makers like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), as well
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) When Peter Kraus founded Aperture Investors, he deviated from the traditional active management model. Rather than raking in fixed fees, Kraus’ $3.8 billion firm operates on a fee structure linked to performance, charging 30 percent of alpha. That’s higher than the industry standard but since inception, about half
In this article CSCO BBBY BJ WOLF WBA Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Cisco Systems — Shares of the networking equipment producer jumped 5.8%. The company reported earnings after the bell on Wednesday that beat estimates. Cisco also provided a better-than-expected forecast for 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond — The latest
Although Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has moved higher in recent weeks, don’t count on a smooth path back to its previous high. At least while external uncertainties, plus concerns more direct with the company, could potentially cloud investor sentiment for the software giant once again. Factors like a continued rise in interest rates could resume putting
Amid July’s surprisingly robust jobs report, the popular internet search term “tech layoffs 2022” presents a sharp contrast to the underlying enthusiasm. Yes, from a broader perspective, employment may be rising. However, a large chunk of the higher-paying opportunities — particularly in the technology sphere — have considerably faded. While the narrative might not make
Traders play a very important role in the investment and financial industries. They are generally in charge of executing both buy and sell orders and transactions for themselves or, if they work for an investment firm, for their clients. Because they often deal with high volumes when they trade, they normally provide a great deal
A sign bearing the logo for communications and security tech giant Cisco Systems Inc is seen outside one of its offices in San Jose, California, August 11, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading: Cisco — Shares of the networking company advanced more than 3% following Cisco’s
Who doesn’t want to buy undervalued stocks? It would be silly to purposely purchase overvalued stocks. Of course, value, in much the same vein as beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. One of Warren Buffett’s oft-quoted sayings is, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” Over the years, Buffett has
Oil has corrected from highs with concerns related to global economic growth. However, it’s unlikely that oil will witness a deep correction considering supply and geo-political factors. The surge in oil price has translated into swelling cash flows for oil and gas exploration companies. With dividend growth in the last few quarters, there are several
In this article A ADI TTWO TDOC SAN-FR BBBY TGT DNUT Scott Olson | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Target — Shares of the retailer slid more than 2% after its earnings missed Wall Street expectations by a wide margin. The company said its quarterly profit fell almost 90%
Inflation may have finally peaked, and if so, then this could greatly benefit Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock and its stakeholders. Also, AAPL stock might get a lift soon as Apple prepares to introduce exciting new tech products. Everybody wants to hop on the latest trend in the market, it seems. From penny stocks to meme stocks, the
As interest rates increase, searching for quality companies with ultra-high dividend stocks is even more vital for income investors looking to deliver on their retirement dreams. At the beginning of 2022, the S&P 500 yield was 1.27%. At the end of June, it was up 42 basis points to 1.69%. However, over the same period,
There’s seemingly good news, but really more bad news, when it comes to neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. It’s true that SOFI stock popped after the company released its second-quarter 2022 earnings data. Yet, this might have been an over-enthusiastic response to less-than-ideal quarterly results. Besides, SoftBank (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) is selling some or all of its stake
My criteria for identifying the top growth stock picks are fairly simple and straightforward. In general, I try to identify names that can benefit from strong, ongoing macro trends and whose businesses are growing rapidly or are very well-positioned to do so. And of course, I only recommend names whose valuations are reasonable, since stocks
Having a baby can be an expensive prospect. A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates the average cost of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care at $18,865. The same study found that for mothers who give birth via C-section, the average cost climbs to $26,280. Then there’s the cost of raising a child to adulthood,
People shop in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in New York City, June 10, 2022. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Consumers are expected to have spent just slightly more in July, but they may have boosted what they spent online in a big way. U.S. retail sales will be reported Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
With the risk-off trade dominating amid economic uncertainty, investors’ enthusiasm for penny stocks has dwindled. The focus has instead been on blue chips and deeply undervalued growth stocks. In any market conditions, though, there are penny stocks that will outperform. Allocating a small portion of your portfolio to select penny stocks could boost your overall
In this article BBBY HD NUN-MX SNOW ALLY BHP Vehicles pass a Walmart store in Torrance, California, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Walmart, Home Depot — The retailers’ shares rose about 5% each after both companies reported better-than-expected earnings
As a nearly trillion-dollar company by market capitalization, everyday there’s news about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock. However, one of the news items making the most headlines now about the electric vehicle (EV) maker is the potential upside from forthcoming changes to the U.S.’s EV tax credit. U.S. Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, and President