Month: November 2023

If you start me up, I’ll never stop. The Rolling Stones, those older rock stars who seemingly never stop, announced a new North American tour Tuesday sponsored by none other than AARP. ​The Stones will launch their 16-city tour in Houston on April 28. While tickets go on sale to the general public Dec. 1,

Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in

Recent advances in longevity research have led many retirees to embrace a “Live to 100!” rallying cry. Their goal: to stay alive for a full century. But what if making it to 100 is more curse than blessing? There’s nothing celebratory about living that long if you’re miserable. Your physical decline can sabotage your final

Competition among electric vehicle manufacturers is never-ending, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Some data points might lead investors to believe that China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) is thriving amid the fierce competition. However, prospective NIO stock buyers need to be careful now as the recent news it’s all positive for Nio. Ultimately, there’s a lesson to be

Active traders might have to wait till markets close before swarming the shops to take advantage of Black Friday deals. While employees of many non-retail businesses will stretch the Thanksgiving holiday into a four-day weekend, taking off Black Friday, markets will see a partial day of trading on the day after Turkey Day. Major U.S.

Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,

Oil prices pushed lower on Thursday, as investors grew increasingly unsettled following a decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to delay a much anticipated meeting by four days. Price drivers Market drivers Oil prices tumbled briefly on Wednesday following reports of a delay to an OPEC+ meeting, originally expected this

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), recognized for big data services and government contracts, attracted attention with blockchain and AI advancements. However, despite high-profile deals, PLTR stock’s financial performance disappointed, leading some to see it as a “glorified consultant” rather than a tech innovator. Intense competition from more profitable consulting firms presents a challenge. Despite the easing of

After unwanted shirts and pants piled up in warehouses and stockrooms last year, clothing chains such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters have said over the past two weeks they’ve had an easier time selling clothing through the summer without slashing prices so aggressively. But with Black Friday and the holiday season’s most hectic shopping