A Discover Financial Services credit card. Scott Eelis | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. Discover Financial Services — The financial services stock fell more than 5% after announcing the resignation of its CEO. The board announced that Roger Hochschild would step down from the position, effectively immediately, and
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While the technology sector has produced astounding winners this year – particularly in the field of artificial intelligence – it’s also true that not everybody won, which segues into tech stocks to buy on the dip. Yes, certain circumstances warrant a correction in once-hot entities. However, for some ideas, the red ink may have gone
Investors seeking defensive exposure in this market may turn their attention to mining socks. These companies, involved in locating, extracting, and processing valuable minerals vital for global industries, play an essential role as a growth engine for the global economy. Without various important base metals, entire industries wouldn’t be possible. Indeed, these companies may be
Certain stocks have surged this year, with hyper-growth tech companies seeing some of the biggest gains. The three companies listed below have highlighted what momentum can mean for sustained moves higher, even though these stocks are all down at least 10% from their all-time highs, at the time of writing. Many investors question whether this
China has decided to halt the release of youth unemployment figures, a month after data showed they reached a record high. “The economy and society are constantly developing and changing. Statistical work needs continuous improvement”, Fu Linghui, a National Bureau of Statistics spokesman, told a news conference in Beijing, according to the BBC. The unemployment
Is a training mentor necessary for success? The short answer? It’s up to you. Working with a mentor/coach can help push you to the next level. Your mentor will know where you need to go next to continue on your road to success. When you’re a beginner trader, it can be hard to tell what
In recent years millions have moved abroad to retire due to a high cost of living. How do you get over the hurdles to relocate abroad?
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 22, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. AMC — Shares of the movie theater stock sank almost 35% after a judge late Friday approved AMC Entertainment’s plan to convert its preferred shares to common stock.
Penny stocks are often defined as stocks trading under $5 per share, those with a very low price per share or market capitalization, and are generally higher-risk. Now, despite many such stocks certainly carrying a relatively high risk profile, this often is somewhat offset by higher potential returns. While many penny stocks lack fundamentals or
I’m no more certain than the next speculator regarding the fate of bank stocks in 2023. We’re all aware that this year has been a tough one for the sector. The bank runs a few months back were a scary sight to behold. Thankfully, the banking sector has held up, and things are normal again. However, August
Treasury yields finished higher on Monday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year rate to a one-month high, as traders reassessed the prospects for U.S. inflation in coming months. What happened The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y rose 7 basis points to 4.963% from 4.893% on Friday. Monday’s level is the highest since July 6, based on
Second quarter earnings were a lot better than the first quarter. Inflation is beginning to show signs of cooling. And with the economy showing signs of improvement, companies are reporting stronger financials. Also, while there are a few growth stocks worth adding to your portfolio, which we’ll take a look at. Others should be tossed, some
By no means is this discussion about meme stocks to sell an indication that you should avoid the sector altogether. Sometimes, it’s good to just have fun (responsibly, of course) in the market. Ultimately, you never know if that wild contrarian wager might turn into something substantive. That, of course, is the main temptation of
On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the nation’s first major social insurance program into law. In the 88 years since then, Social Security has provided bedrock financial security for generations of retirees, people with disabilities, and their families. In 1940, the year the first Social Security checks were issued, there were
On today’s show, Preston and Stig study the lessons of legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller. Druckenmiller is one of the most famous investors in the world for breaking the bank of England by shorting the British Pound. On today’s show we study his most recent statements about the market. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why
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In this article MCD STX PXD COP CVX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron. Adam Jeffery | CNBC When times get rocky for the stock market, dividends can offer investors a measure of stability in the form of portfolio income. Here are five attractive dividend stocks, according to Wall Street’s
What are the best stocks to anchor a portfolio? Which securities should investors buy and hold forever? These are not easy questions to answer. Profitable companies with durable competitive moats tend to reward investors over the long haul. Free cash flow and competent management can also lead to higher returns. It isn’t easy to find
As much as I love good dividend stocks, I have very little patience for F-rated dividend stocks that do nothing but drag your portfolio down. As an investor, you deserve better! A great dividend stock can make all the difference in your portfolio. By reinvesting dividends, growth investors can increase their positions and investing power
Recent industry and macro factors caused Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock to dip, sparking concerns about its 2023 rally. Despite a slight decline, don’t dismiss the ongoing generative AI mega trend driving its powerful performance. That said, investors should recognize the limits of Nvidia’s growth potential despite the market’s enthusiasm for AI. While NVDA benefits from AI