The marijuana industry in the U.S. market is still waiting for legislation that will make the use of marijuana legal in the federal state. For now, most U.S. states have legalized the use of medical marijuana. The question to ask is whether it worth is waiting for this important decision as it is highly uncertain
Source: Ilija Erceg / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Don’t Just Sit Back While EV Stocks Break Out This Year” was previously published in January 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Electric vehicles are taking over the world. You know it. I know it. The market knows it. Consumers want
In this article WYNN LVS NFLX BIIB MRK BKR Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Baker Hughes (BKR) – The oilfield services company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share, just half of what analysts had forecast. Revenue also fell below estimates, with Baker Hughes citing various challenges including component
Cyclical stocks typically follow the ups and downs of an economy. Virtually every company is somewhat affected by economic forces, but the discrepancy varies significantly. For example, a consumer goods business is less likely to be affected than a cruise line operator. Nevertheless, the best cyclical stocks can be an interesting way to play the
A dividend-paying stock can be a good investment during a bear market. Investing in dividend stocks is an excellent way to increase your income and grow your wealth, as you are paid not just on the initial investment but also on any future earnings. Investors favor companies with high dividend yields and low price-earnings ratios
The recent correction in some of the world’s largest markets has made it difficult for many investors to find safe investments that provides high returns on investment. It has been a rough year for DoorDash (NYSE:DASH) stock, but this doesn’t mean the company is destined to fail permanently. But recent events indicate it will be
Prime Rate vs. Discount Rate: An Overview The Federal Reserve Bank (the Fed) sets the discount rate. The prime rate—which The Wall Street Journal publishes—is set by the market (based on the federal funds rate) and plays an important role in determining the lending rates that many banks and other lenders charge for consumer loan
The cruise lines are taking on water. The big three publicly traded operators, including Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH), were among the worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Index in the first half of 2022. It has been a perfect storm for the industry. The novel coronavirus grounded the cruises since 2020. And just as things
In this article GS IBM BA IBM CEO Arvind Krishna appears at a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on May 24, 2022. Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. IBM – Shares of IBM slipped 5.25% after the tech company
The metaverse concept could potentially be the biggest step in the evolution of the internet. It is essentially an interactive digital universe facilitated by technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. Hence, it could foster a digital ecosystem to help companies rake in the big bucks. Consequently, investors are pondering over the best metaverse stocks
Dividends were how people traditionally got their money out on investments. The obsession with capital gains is relatively recent. It’s not the only way for management to give you money. Stock buybacks have become even-more popular than dividends in recent years. Buybacks support the price of a stock, they’re not taxed, and they help management
Investing isn’t for the faint of heart at this time, with inflation rates near 40-year highs and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates aggressively. The U.S. is on the verge of a recession, while the S&P 500 entered bear market territory recently. Investors are re-evaluating their strategies and looking to avoid selling stocks in a
In this article MS Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: IBM (IBM) – IBM slid 5.9% in premarket action despite beating top and bottom line estimates for the second quarter. IBM warned of a $3.5 billion impact to earnings because of the strong U.S. dollar. NCR (NCR) – NCR
Senate Democrats are working hard to pass a new budget before Congress’ nearly month-long recess which begins on Aug. 6. The senators have made significant progress on the legislation. Since the budget will probably include provisions to spur greater adoption of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs), the best stocks to buy that could surge
Hoist your groceries up into a tree and get out the bear mace. We’re going hunting for bargains in this downtrodden market. And one of the best ways to fortify a portfolio during any bear market is with the best high-yield dividend paying stocks. The higher the yield, the better. And stocks that pay dividends
When it comes to managing your life as a retiree, it almost goes without saying that you’ll need to keep abreast of the yearly Social Security tweaks and adjust your budget accordingly. However, with so much new information to keep track of, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller details, such as
Investors with a small amount of funds to allocate to equities often look for stocks that have a relatively lower price. As an example, a diversified sub-portfolio of stocks under $10 can be created with limited funds. It’s also obvious that most of these stocks under $10 would be high-risk growth stocks. However, careful selection
David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs & Co., speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Monday, April 29, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Goldman Sachs – The bank stock jumped 3% after the company posted
Value investors are often looking for a discount and want to find those bargain stocks set to bounce. This requires plenty of patience and a willingness to look beyond the volatility, especially on days when the market rallies. Those investors who spend their time waiting for stocks to fall into bargain territory have two major
Today I am writing about six of the best blue-chip stocks under $20 that are worth buying now. These stocks also have the distinction of having very low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples and producing enough earnings to cover dividend payments to shareholders. It’s actually harder than you think to find these stocks. Typically if a company