In one year’s time, the stock of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), which currently operates 950 movie theatres and is the market leader in the U.S., plunged from nearly $90 a share to $7, losing about 90% of its previous value. What battered AMC’s stock could be distilled into one phrase: Covid-19. Afraid of catching a deadly disease,
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Toll Brothers Inc. late Tuesday reported shrinking quarterly profit and revenue, but the builder said it was “encouraged” by lower mortgage rates and that it has broadened its appeal to buyers. Toll Brothers TOL, earned $445.5 million, or $4.11 a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with $640.5 million, or $5.63 a share, in the
With the global economy recovering from a post-pandemic world, investors are on the lookout for lucrative stock market opportunities. However, amidst the most promising prospects, there exists a cohort of underperforming stocks. In order to be strategic, take these underperforming stocks to drop and bid them adieu. Several factors can contribute to underperforming stocks ranging
In stock investments, certain companies capture the attention and capital of elite investors. Exploring the bustling landscape of millionaire’s baskets reveals a trio of enterprises. These companies stand as pillars of strategic growth and financial prowess. They are enticing the wealthy investors to pour their money into these promising stocks. The first stock on the
The revised growth figures for the third quarter underscore the strong American economy. It records a rapid annualized growth rate of 5.2 percent, the highest since 2014. In stands in stark contrast to the lackluster performance in the U.K. and Europe. President Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act largely accounts for the current strength of the
Quick facts about starter electric vehicles Vehicle price and range — the distance the car can travel on a single charge — are essential factors for teenage drivers. Electric car options for teens include the Tesla TSLA, -1.36% Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, and more. If an EV doesn’t suit your teenager’s needs, consider a hybrid or plug-in
Investing in growth stocks has proved to be the winning strategy over the past 15 years. However, investors have also seen the downside of owning speculative growth names during downturns. For instance, the one we saw in 2022 as interest rates climbed higher suddenly comes to mind. Indeed, the well-established negative correlation between rising interest
Investors will look back on 2023 as the year when artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream. But as the calendar gets ready to turn to 2024, the question is how investors should approach the future of AI, particularly as that future relates to AI stocks. For context, you can look back to the dawn of the internet.
There are good entertainment stocks, and then there are lousy entertainment stocks, such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). The headline told the story. AMC Stock Falls After Disney’s Box Office Flop. Shares Are on Track for Their Worst Year Ever. I don’t know about you, but “ever” is long. As Barron’s pointed out, the movie business
U.S. stocks took a breather Monday, finishing slightly lower amid some tempering of enthusiasm over the potential for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ended last week at 2023 highs. How did stocks trade? The Dow DJIA fell 41.06 points, or 0.1%, to close at 36,204.44, snapping a
The very sharp increase in interest rates since March 2022 has caused the number of home sales to plunge. That’s because many consumers prefer to stay in their current homes. These homeowners are paying very low interest rates. If they moved into new homes, they would probably pay much higher rates. In October, an index
It’s been one year since the United States Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which, among other things, promoted the use of clean energy sources like solar panels. The bill pumped millions of dollars into solar farms, electric vehicle production, and other such projects. At the same time, it offered consumers discounts for installing solar
The space age is here and it is here to stay. Our soils and sky are not enough for us and that is why we decided to go a little further and explore all that unknown that is waiting for us. There are several companies doing an incredible job and leveraging technology to achieve wonderful
Gold futures edged lower Monday after reaching an all-time high on Sunday night in electronic trade. Gold GC00, -0.18% was trading at $2,084,30 an ounce, having reached $2,152.30 overnight. Expectations the Fed will cut interest rates next year, as well as tension in the Middle East, have helped fuel the yellow metal. “This comes mostly
Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock has faced a steep decline, plummeting more than 99% from its $300 2018 peak. The Canadian cannabis market fell short of growth expectations, leading to challenges. Tilray is diversifying its business model with craft brewing ventures. With the stock trading under $2 per share, newfound delisting concerns that are plaguing the stock.
When many investors often think of growth stocks, it’s the mega-cap tech giants that dominate the discussion. That’s for good reason. Many top tech stocks have outperformed the market for a long time. So, investors are loading up on market cap weighted index funds to capture these returns. However, plenty of high-growth opportunities extend beyond
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has seen a more-than 170% this year. With a focus on social media profitability and AI integration, this stock has gained momentum. Consumers and investors responded positively to the company’s introduction of the Quest 3 VR headset, generative AI chatbots, and updated Ray-Ban smart glasses. The company reported strong results and
December is an odd month for streaming, with only a handful of new releases to look forward to. However, there are new episodes of quite a few very good shows that premiered in November, mostly on Hulu and Apple, and Netflix has its annual batch of Oscar hopefuls — making December a month to potentially
In this article WMT HD VICI SUN ET Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Home Depot location in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters With the late 2023 rally underway, investors can bolster their portfolios by adding a select group of dividend payers into the mix. Dividend-paying stocks give investors a combination of potential
As a proud Canadian, it bothers me that Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America. While not surprising, given most Canadians aren’t known for seeking competence from their duopolistic domestic businesses, American investors are wise to put Canadian airline stocks at the top of their list of Canadian stocks to avoid. Fortunately,