James Dimon, known as Jamie, is an American billionaire businessman and financial executive. He became chief executive officer (CEO) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) in 2006 and chairman of the firm in 2007. Under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan Chase has become the largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets and the largest bank in the world
Month: September 2022
The shift to safer bets amid high inflation and other macro challenges significantly pulled down several growth stocks this year. Most of these growth stocks were trading at sky-high valuations after gaining immensely from pandemic-induced tailwinds. Just when several analysts felt that growth stocks had bottomed out and were poised to rebound, Federal Reserve Chair
YouTube’s top business executive, who helped build the Google unit from an upstart into a video giant, is leaving the company as it battles slowing growth and increased competition from TikTok. Robert Kyncl will exit his position as chief business officer after more than a decade at the video platform, YouTube Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki wrote in
In this article PD BBBY SBUX LULU AVGO SHEL-GB Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Lululemon (LULU) – Lululemon rallied 9.5% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and issuing an upbeat outlook. The athletic apparel and leisurewear maker said it continues to see strong sales momentum. Broadcom (AVGO) – Broadcom
Parsons (NYSE:PSN) stock offers broad exposure to a number of high-conviction niche tech markets. There are a number of possible angles that should appeal to Parsons’ investors, from satellite solutions to missile defense, and possibly even quantum computing. Since Parsons has firm financials and multiple government contracts, PSN stock has tremendous potential to move higher
Considering the slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy, it’s probably the right time to think about some Chinese stocks to sell. China barely escaped contraction during the second quarter as consumer and manufacturing activity slowed down in the face of repeated lockdowns. Retail and industrial sales came in weaker-than-expected, while youth unemployment rates hit almost
Travelers who utilize travel search engines and fare aggregators such as Kayak may well wonder, since Kayak’s services are free to consumers, how such companies make money. Companies like Booking Holdings (BKNG)—formerly known as Priceline, which acquired Kayak in 2013—bring in billions of dollars in annual revenue. Kayak earns money through advertisements, when it refers
After a blockbuster summer, Netflix’s release schedule is easing up a bit in September, though it will have new seasons of some fan favorites and at least one potential Oscar-contending original movie. “Cobra Kai” (Sept. 9), the popular “Karate Kid” spinoff, returns its fifth season, with Daniel (Ralph Maccio) and Johnny (William Zabka) joining forces
Todd Bunton, CFA, Growth & Income Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses a stock that might be worth a closer look by investors: Old Republic International (ORI). Old Republic recently delivered a solid third quarter beat, driven by improving underwriting profits across several of its insurance lines. Analysts also revised their earnings estimates higher
In this article LULU PD AVGO Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk past a Lululemon store in San Francisco, California, on Monday, March 29, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Lululemon — Shares of activewear brand Lululemon jumped 9.4% after the company reported quarterly
Vertical farming may answer the question of how to feed a growing population amid increasingly unpredictable weather conditions due to climate change. The novel approach seeks to provide long-term, sustainable solutions and has drawn investor interest in vertical farming stocks. The vertical farming market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of more
Following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest remarks on monetary policy, investors are more concerned with which stocks to sell. The central bank remains committed to continuing hiking interest rates, in its quest to curb inflation. In turn, the market may have a ways to go before truly bottoming out. This points to more volatility
What’s wrong with the American tax system? Depending on their perspectives, taxpayers complain about a wide range of features. However, a recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority express a concern that the system is unfair. They believe that it often requires low- and middle-income individuals to pay taxes on a
There will be a disclaimer at the bottom of this article warning you about the dangers of penny stocks. However, just in case someone attempts to claim that they didn’t get that far, let me state upfront right now: This is a very dangerous arena. You can lose everything you put into these high-risk ventures
Honda Motor Co. and LG Energy Solution announced plans Monday for a $4.4 billion investment to build a lithium-ion battery plant for electric vehicles in the U.S. In a statement announcing the joint venture, the companies said construction is set to begin in early 2023 and mass production of the batteries is scheduled to begin
In this article OKTA SIG LE CIEN CPB HRL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Hormel Foods (HRL) – Hormel fell 4.2% in the premarket after issuing a mixed batch of quarterly results and guidance. The food producer’s quarterly revenue beat forecasts, but earnings were slightly short. The same was also true
The more than decade-long surge in certain EV stocks has made this sector an attractive one for long-term growth investors. Electric vehicles are here to stay. Accordingly, those looking for long-term growth may constantly be on the lookout for deals in this space. Unfortunately, in recent years, few deals could be had. Valuation expansion in this
Michael Burry made a name for himself during the Great Recession. His bearish bet against the housing market made the contrarian investor a fortune. Alongside this fortune came fame, when the book detailing his winning trade was made into a film in 2015. When Burry makes changes to his portfolio, it makes headlines. That’s exactly
Amazon (AMZN) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization exceeding one trillion dollars. One-way AMZN has continued to grow is by introducing new products and acquiring complementary businesses. One such product is Amazon Prime. This membership service gives subscribers certain perks like free two-day shipping of products, access
Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. BBBY, -6.30% soared Monday, to buck broad-market weakness for a second day, as meme-stock investors expressed optimism ahead of the home goods retailer’s strategic update. The stock rocketed 24.8% to close Monday at $13.35 while the S&P 500 index SPX, -1.04% slipped 0.7%. The stock shot up another