Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) was one of the tech industry’s biggest high-profile losers in 2021. TDOC stock lost more than half its value for the year. In 2020, the company had enjoyed strong tailwinds as clients sought remote medical appointments. In 2021, though, much of this demand abated. Meanwhile, the tide went out on stocks that had
Month: January 2022
Over the past several years, there has been a push to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour—where it has sat since 2009—to at least $15. While the federal government has yet to pass such a law, many municipalities, such as the District of Columbia and New York City, have enacted a $15-per-hour
Trading platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) went public and started trading on July 29, 2021 at an opening price of $38 per share. Then, on Aug. 4, HOOD stock hit a record high of $85. Source: OpturaDesign / Shutterstock.com However since that peak, shares are down by about 78%, now, as of writing, trading at around
The Military’s New Challenge: Defeating Cheap Hobbyist Drones Small armed devices, often bought for a few hundred dollars online, are a big battlefield problem for the U.S. military, and developing a defense that is cost-effective against swarms of them is a conundrum. Laser and micr… Jan. 5, 2022 at 11:47 a.m. ET by James Marson
Last year was a mixed one for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies. Even with strong financial performances, stock upsides were capped with regulatory concerns. Additionally, chip shortages broadly impacted EV stock sentiments. However, I believe that Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock is among the top EV stocks to consider for 2022 and beyond. Source: Robert Way
People walk past the New York Stock Exchange in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 10, 2020. Carlo Allegri | Reuters The bond market is signaling that interest rates are about to rise on Main Street. Treasury yields are pushing higher at the fastest new year pace in 20 years. The closely-watched benchmark 10-year
Canadian marijuana producer Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) became the largest cannabis producer in terms of revenue after its merger with Aphria last year. With such a massive development, many thought that TLRY stock would have zoomed to new heights. However, it has shed around 60% of its value in the past six months. Source: Jarretera / Shutterstock.com
Selling (also called writing) a put option allows an investor to potentially own the underlying security at a future date and at a more favorable price. In other words, the sale of put options allows market players to gain bullish exposure, with the added benefit of potentially owning the underlying security at a future date and at a
China-based electric vehicle company Nio (NYSE:NIO) kicked off the new year by reporting deliveries more than doubled in 2021, causing NIO stock to pop nearly 6% on the first trading day of the year. While shares pared those gains today, NIO stock is likely to do well in 2022 if the EV maker can continue
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks on a mobile phone during an interview in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Bloomberg | Getty Images Warren Buffett’s out-of-character bet on Apple may end up being one of his winningest investments, making more than $120 billion on paper as the tech giant
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It’s no secret that Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock had a tough year in the markets. When the dust finally settled, PLTR shares had fallen by 20% over the course of 2021. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com But for the fundamentals-focused contrarian investor, Palantir is looking better and better. To be sure, Wall Street has soured on Palantir
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Foot Locker (FL) – The athletic footwear and apparel retailer dropped 3.9% in the premarket after J.P. Morgan Securities downgraded it to “underweight” from “neutral,” pointing to cost pressures and tougher competition. Under Armour (UAA) – Under Armour rose 2.5% in premarket trading
Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) is a prime example of how badly things can go when you believe overconfidence can make up for poor execution. At least, that’s the takeaway from the real estate listing platform’s failed attempt to dominate the iBuyer business. Unfortunately, it’s not management that’s paying the price. Instead, that would be the investors who
The investment landscape can be extremely dynamic and ever-evolving. But those who take the time to understand the basic principles and the different asset classes stand to gain significantly over the long haul. The first step is learning to distinguish different types of investments and what rung each occupies on the “risk ladder.” Key Takeaways
When Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) announced a senior notes offering on Dec. 16, the company’s timing could not have been worse. SKLZ stock traded close to a 52-week low and below the key 20- and 50-day simple moving average. Source: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com With investors losing money on their position, Skillz is on the offensive. It
Left to their own devices, people don’t necessarily make the most responsible choices, especially if they cost money. That’s the takeaway from a new working paper authored by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and the University of British Columbia in Canada. The researchers examined the effectiveness of mandates in the context of
Semiconductor firms remain as important as ever. Investors have come to realize that names like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and AMD stock represent a vitally important industry. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve learned the importance of semiconductors — and how their supply can have serious effects on the economy. Source: flowgraph / Shutterstock.com That aside, though,
In this article AMD NCLH RCL M WFC TSLA 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. Tesla — Shares of the electric vehicle company