(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) While much of the world has been focused on environmental, social, and governance issues over the past few years, more recently, cracks are starting to show in the way companies are working to solve ESG challenges. Eileen Murray is the chairperson at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and
In this article GPS DE CVS Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Activision Blizzard — The video game company tumbled more than 15% despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, compared to analysts’ estimates
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Iron ore is an essential component of the global iron and steel industries. Almost 98% of mined iron ore is used in steel making. About 50 countries mine iron ore, with Australia and Brazil dominating the market share for exports. Mines in Michigan and Minnesota account for the bulk of iron ore production in the
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is making news again. For most of 2021, that has been a signal to the loyal AMC shareholders to send the stock to the moon. However, so far it looks like AMC stock is remaining relatively tame. That seems reasonable to me, but I’ll let you decide. Source: Helen89 / Shutterstock.com On Nov. 1,
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) was a pandemic favorite. With gyms shut down and people stuck at home, they snapped up Peloton’s pricey internet-connected exercise bikes and treadmills. But in the spring, with gyms reopening and the outdoors beckoning, sales quickly dropped off. Then things got even worse for PTON stock. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com It put
When Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta (NASDAQ:FB) as the new name for Facebook, it validated Roblox’s (NYSE:RBLX) business model. RBLX stock closed at $78.36 on Nov. 11, up 13% year-to-date. Source: Miguel Lagoa / Shutterstock.com The prospects of a metaverse are very real. Virtual worlds have been around for many years. Companies also
It’s pretty easy to continue to buy growth in this market. Third-quarter earnings for big tech companies are crushing it. The economy is climbing the wall of worry that supply chain issues are promising. So why buy dividend aristocrat stocks? Well, first of all, these aren’t just dividend stocks. You need to think of these
In this article WFC Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf listens during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 30, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wells Fargo isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to its regulatory mess. That’s the message the bank sent in its most
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, testifies before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing in Washington, D.C., September 23, 2020. Kevin Dietsch | Reuters Following the Federal Reserve’s statement that it would start winding down its bond program, the futures market moved slightly to show that traders expect the Fed to
To really become successful and push Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock meaningfully above its current levels, Lucid needs to soon start generating strong, positive buzz surrounding its electric vehicles. Source: Around the World Photos / Shutterstock.com Buzz has two main elements. One is widespread coverage in mainstream media outlets. The other is massive volumes of discussions about
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is getting a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) valuation before it demonstrates Tesla performance. Source: gg5795 / Shutterstock.com LCID stock has jumped 50% in just a few weeks as the company began deliveries of its Air sedan. The cars are getting reviews a lot like the early Tesla cars, filled with superlatives. But Lucid
The emerging fintech, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), reports quarterly results on Nov. 10, and investors will look for a few key data points that could validate buying SOFI stock after the rally. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com SoFi investors will look at customer acquisition growth in the third quarter. They will also watch for the company to
Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Group David A. Grogan | CNBC Digital Currency Group is selling shares to SoftBank and Google’s venture capital arm in a deal that values the crypto conglomerate at more than $10 billion. The Manhattan-based, private company announced a secondary round on Monday, in which existing investors are selling
In this article UAA MS CAR GPN The logo marks the showroom and service center for the US automotive and energy company Tesla in Amsterdam on October 23, 2019. John Thys | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Avis Budget — Shares of the rental car company jumped
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The random walk theory maintains that individual stocks do not move in any discernible pattern and therefore their short-term future movements cannot be predicted in advance. Since the market indexes overall tend to rise over the long-term, adherents of random walk theory would be likely to recommend investing in a passively-managed diversified index fund. Key
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the premier tech giants on the market. The company has solid fundamentals and some special features that make investors happy, such as buybacks and dividend increases. With gains of about 50% year-to-date (YTD), MSFT stock has also outperformed the broader U.S. stock market. Now all eyes are on the fiscal 2022
When it comes to Vinco Ventures (NASDAQ:BBIG) stock, investors continue to dig a larger hole for themselves rather than crafting a successful “mining operation” in the shares. Source: shutterstock.com/Postmodern Studio Let me explain. But first, let’s take a little trip back on memory lane to better understand how BBIG stock landed where it is today.
After much fanfare since its de-SPACing, Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) is now trading below its initial $10 price. The stock reached its current price level of almost $8 after entering a downtrend from its highs of $18 in the beginning of the year. PSFE stock continues to be inside this downward trading channel. I believe that there