Yard signs supporting U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden are seen outside of an early voting site at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Virginia, September 18, 2020. Al Drago | Reuters If the presidential debate Tuesday results in a clear winner, there could be
Month: September 2020
The marijuana industry’s exponential growth in the last several years created numerous opportunities in the mainstream economy. But kinks in the industry, including regulatory ones, are still being worked out. To that extent, it is still nascent and needs a professionally-trained workforce to firm up its contours. Currently, there are relatively few colleges or universities
What’s the big deal about dividend aristocrats? Well, income investors are in a difficult position, because of high stock prices and low interest rates, which have push fixed income returns to historic lows. The S&P 500 index is up less than 1% year-to-date and the average yield is less than 2%. Investors have to look
Has any sector of the economy been harder hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic than the entertainment industry? From live concerts to movie theatres, theme parks to sports arenas, entertainment has been devastated this year. Other than streaming services and podcasts, every facet of the entertainment industry has been brought to a virtual standstill by
It should go without saying that when it comes to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), there’s no need to panic. Yes, Tesla stock has pulled back 19% from all-time highs just above $500. But the stock still has nearly quintupled year-to-date, soaring a sizzling 740% over the past twelve months. Source: franz12 / Shutterstock.com It’s not just the
Check out the companies making headlines in the premarket Monday: Caesars Entertainment, William Hill — Shares of Caesar’s were up more than 6% after the casino operator disclosed a cash offer of 2.9 billion pounds to buy London-based sports betting site William Hill. London-listed William Hill shares dropped more than 10%. Snap, Spotify — An
For a well-diversified portfolio, it always makes sense to have a mix of high and low beta stocks. When markets are in an uptrend, high beta stocks help in maximizing returns. On the other hand, when markets are bearish, low beta stocks help in capital preservation. At the same time, there might be high-risk stocks
While the S&P 500 and a wide range of stocks continue their September slide, many investors are understandably jittery, wondering if a second market crash is coming this year. In response, they’re searching for industries that can offer more stability, but also growth and income over the coming quarters. One such group are the so-called
A debate rages on in the financial community among professionals and academics about whether insider trading is good or bad for markets. Insider trading refers to the purchase or sale of securities by someone with information that is material and not in the public realm. Insider trading is not limited to company management, directors, and
With shares of Norwegian Cruise Lines (NYSE:NCLH) at just $17 right now, it’s easy to imagine investors thinking of its $53 levels from just last year and concluding there’s 210% upside as we see a once things “go back to the way they were.” Source: Roberto Sorin / Shutterstock.com There’s just one problem: NCLH stock
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) has been in the financial press recently, and not necessarily in a good way. In fact, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling from August undoubtedly made some SRNE stock holders wriggle in their seats. Source: Shutterstock As it turned out, Sorrento had an unexpected competitor for its
A man wearing a face mask walks past a Nike store in Central Business District, Beijing, China on February 17, 2020. Andrea Verdelli | Getty Images The market is looking treacherous right now to end September, but top analysts still believe there are compelling stocks out there with robust upside ahead. Even in challenging economic
While volatility is on the rise in broader markets, investors wonder if now could be a good time to buy Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL). After all, like many other battered travel and cruise names, RCL stock is down over 50% year-to-date. Source: NAN728 / Shutterstock.com However, that metric tells only half the story. Since the lows hit
To give you an idea of how vital women CEOs are to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment strategies, former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was appointed in late August as Brookfield Asset Management’s (NYSE:BAM) head of ESG investing. What does this have to do with women as CEOs and
Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon – Shares of Amazon climbed nearly 3% after Bernstein upgraded the e-commerce giant to outperform from market perform. The Wall Street firm said the recent pullback created an attractive “entry point” for the stock, adding it undervalued the
The Koch brothers, Charles and David, became well-known for their libertarian and conservative politics, often portrayed as significant personalities that impact elections and government decisions. However, despite fame as political influencers, their primary activities centered around running Koch Industries Inc., of which they owned over 80%. Koch Industries is a private company that has annual
The fate of past, very promising technologies makes me wary of investing in Kensington Capital (NYSE:KCAC) at this point. The relatively high valuation of Kensington Capital stock and the recent tech sell-off also gives me pause. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com For the uninitiated, those who buy Kensington Capital will eventually own the shares of
During times of uncertainty, investors crave a sure thing. There are times to be “risk-on” and there are times to be “risk-off.” When investors flock to the latter, they often look for companies with no debt. That doesn’t mean these stocks won’t fluctuate with the overall market. But there is a level of comfort in
Kim Sohee | Getty Images (CNBC Pro subscribers can access the 13D Active-Passive Investor Summit featuring the most influential activist investors by registering here with promo code ”13DCNBC20′ for a 20% discount.) Company: Apartment Investment and Management Co. (AIV) Business: Apartment Investment and Management Co. is a REIT that focuses on the ownership, management, redevelopment, and development
Tesla vehicles are displayed in a Manhattan dealership on September 08, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Bristol-Myers Squibb — Shares of the pharmaceutical company rose 1.2% after it announced positive interim results from a phase three trial of an immunotherapy drug
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