It’s never easy to pick stocks to buy for the second half of a calendar year. That’s especially true when the markets are hotter than a pistol — which they are in 2021. As of July 14, the S&P 500 was up 18.31% year-to-date (YTD). That’s an annualized return of almost 34%. Since 1928, the
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Small biotech companies such as Denmark’s Orphazyme (NASDAQ:ORPH) usually have one major product, which pushes them into the spotlight. For ORPH stock, that one product is Arimoclomol. Source: Iryna Imago / Shutterstock.com Arimoclomol is a drug that could treat the rare progressive genetic disorder called Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC). Investors looking for a breakthrough
For many investors, the futures markets, with all of the different terms and trading strategies, can be both confusing and daunting. There are opportunities to limit losses on your portfolio or enjoy significant profits by using the futures markets, but it is important that you understand how these derivative products work and how you can
Imagine for a moment that you are an American investor, but as one you’re not allowed to buy into Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) yet Chinese investors are. Well, that’s where Chinese investors have actually been regarding Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) and BABA stock of late. Source: testing / Shutterstock.com What do I mean? This Chinese cloud company first listed on
Do you pay over half the cost of supporting a parent? If so, your parent is your dependent for federal income tax purposes. As such, you may be entitled to some meaningful tax breaks. Here’s the list. Favorable head of household filing status For unmarried individuals, a common (and expensive) error is filing as a
In this article ABG sturti | E+ | Getty Images Company: Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (ABG) Business: Asbury Automotive Group is an automotive retailer in the United States. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts, and collision repair services. The
In this article DIDI 22UA-DE MRNA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Moderna (MRNA) – The drug maker’s shares surged 7.3% in the premarket on news that the stock would be included in the S&P 500 as of July 21st. It will replace Alexion Pharmaceuticals, which is being acquired by AstraZeneca (AZN).
ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) is a fast-growing ecommerce company that makes money from B2C commissions on products sold through its website. Last quarter its revenue grew 75% year-over-year and its gross margins grew by 53.9%. I argued in my last article that WISH stock wouldn’t move much until the company became profitable. But now I’m starting to change
More and more economists are warning that high inflation is here to stay for the next few years. Because of that, investors are becoming increasingly focused on using stocks to create an inflow of cash that earns them reliable income. To that end, dividend stocks offer folks returns through capital gains along with extra cash
Compared to the gigantic valuation of Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE:CCIV) stock, the performance of Lucid Motors — with whom Churchill is expected to merge next week — remains subpar. Source: gg5795 / Shutterstock.com Meanwhile, CCIV stock has been badly hurt by the retreat of meme stocks in the last month, and I expect that trend
Five of the primary reasons why dividends matter for investors include the fact they substantially increase stock investing profits, provide an extra metric for fundamental analysis, reduce overall portfolio risk, offer tax advantages, and help to preserve purchasing power of capital. Key Takeaways Companies that issue dividends can provide inherent fidelity to the financial state
Investors are frequently advised to put their emotions aside when buying or selling stocks. However, I believe the problem with Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is that too many investors are caught up in their “feels.” That’s the only explanation I can think of for the rollercoaster ride that’s been PLTR stock since its direct listing.
Weddings and marriage are top of mind for me these days. A few weeks ago, my niece was married, and in another two months, my nephew will also marry. Both weddings had been postponed from last year due to the pandemic. Another nephew just sent me a save the date for next spring. Celebrating love
Vanessa Rivera (left), Azuri Moon (center), Candace Koole (right) all say their unemployment insurance was stolen from their accounts. Source: CNBC As millions of Americans received unemployment payments to get through the crisis, scammers developed a new way to steal cash directly from recipients’ accounts, according to an investigation by CNBC. When one single mother’s
A view of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship during its inaugural sailing from PortMiami, which took place from Nov. 21-24, 2019. Orlando Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. State Street — The financial firm’s shares rose 2.6% after beating on the top and bottom
It’s fair to say that Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC) has an appropriate name, as the company has exhibited tremendous growth over the years. Recently, however, investors may have been disappointed in the performance of CGC stock. Source: Shutterstock The stock was on a tear earlier this year. However, the Canopy share price peaked in February and then
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock fell this week after analysts called its earnings “mixed.” Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com Shares have dropped around 5% during the trading week beginning July 12 after the bank announced net income of $9.2 billion, $1.03 per share and revenue of $21.5 billion for the three months ending in June.
The Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) story is well recognized among investors today as the company that invented a travel and lodging category that did not formally exist before. ABNB stock has had a storied time since the company went public. Source: AlesiaKan / Shutterstock.com Airbnb is a so-called two-sided online marketplace (meaning both hosts and guests are
Tesla, Inc.’s (TSLA) colorful CEO Elon Musk has provided updates on the company’s Cybertruck, launched with a splash in 2019, and suggested that it could end up becoming a flop in the market. On Twitter, Musk’s favorite social media platform, the CEO wrote that the car’s doors would not have handles. Instead, it would simply
Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE:CCIV) possibly marked the peak of the frenzy surrounding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) this past year. However, CCIV stock has recently remained depressed after its significant fall from an all-time high of $64.86 in February. Source: gg5795 / Shutterstock.com To me, this does not come as a surprise. At just
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