Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Twitter (TWTR) – Twitter slid in premarket trading after Elon Musk announced late Friday that he was abandoning his $44 billion takeover deal. Twitter responded by saying it plans legal action to hold Musk to the agreed-upon transaction. Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Las Vegas
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Although the best Dow stocks to buy in July won’t titillate investors, they offer a dependable canvas for jittery folks to park their money. Given the wild ride that the equities sector has suffered — the worst first-half performance since 1970 to be precise — many folks already have had enough excitement. Instead, they’re seeking
While arguably most financial advisors will recommend their clients to bulk up their portfolios with proven large-capitalization ideas, you can leverage the present market dynamics in a nuanced manner with overlooked blue-chip stocks to buy. Rather than go with the flavors of the week, you may enjoy higher-probability successes by dipping a bit beneath the
Today, I am discussing six cheap dividend stocks that are worth buying in July. This is because the company’s underlying earnings more than cover the dividend payments. That makes their dividends more secure, and therefore, increases the valuation of the stocks. Moreover, these dividend stocks might be considered cheap if their yields are higher than
In our flagship investment research advisory Innovation Investor, we spend a lot of time talking about the technological megatrends that will reshape our lives over the next few years and generate enormous economic value for their investors along the way. We call those world-changing megatrends. And we believe investing in the best companies in them
The highly publicized back-and-forth between Tesla Inc. (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. (TWTR) continues. On July 8, Musk filed an amendment to a Schedule 13D with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the intention of terminating his April deal to purchase the social media giant. Twitter’s board has signaled plans to
The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is a key economic indicator for the United States. It is intended to represent the total number of paid workers in the U.S. minus farm employees, government employees, private household employees, and employees of nonprofit organizations. Key Takeaways Non-farm payrolls (NFP) are an important economic indicator related to employment in
Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) has let go its CEO amid a stock and sales collapse. Yet insiders are buying the stock. Mark Tritton was replaced by board member Sue Gove, just before the company reported a huge loss on declining sales in late June. New accounting officers were appointed as the board searched for a way out
The euro moved another step closer to parity on Monday, with traders betting that high inflation leaves the region’s central bank unable to stop a recession as war rages in Ukraine. The euro EURUSD, -1.01% slid 1.2% to $1.0057 against the dollar, to a level not seen since late 2002. The euro EURCHF, -0.72% fell
A new, highly infectious subvariant of omicron is raising concerns among scientists and health experts as it spreads in India and other countries, including the U.S. Scientists say the variant — called BA.2.75 — may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection, as the Associated Press reported. It’s…
Stig Brodersen brings back one of our most popular and thoughtful guests, investment expert Lyn Alden. Together, they explore what money truly is and how investors best profit from the change from disinflation to an inflationary environment IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:13 – What is the cause and effects of
I have chosen six recession-proof stocks to buy as the market boom ends. They pay dividends, have low payout ratios, low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples, and good growth. As a result, these stocks have a good chance of surviving the oncoming recession, if, indeed, we aren’t already in one. Investors will stick with stocks that can
In this article SAM BBBY VIVO SPCE SGEN GME Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: GameStop (GME) – GameStop rallied 7.8% in the premarket after the videogame retailer declared a 4-for-1 stock split. Trading on a split-adjusted basis will begin on July 22. Seagen (SGEN) – Seagen gained 4.5% in premarket trading
Theme park and streaming content company Disney (NYSE:DIS) has been in the headlines lately. However, the focus hasn’t been on any of Disney’s magical characters. Rather, the buzz has been about CEO Bob Chapek getting a three-year contract extension. The impact on DIS stock has been ho-hum, but commentators on social media are still talking about
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), a fintech company that is a one-stop shop for your finances, has an attractive marketing message but not an attractive stock. SOFI stock has seen a decline of nearly 66% year-to-date. Almost a year ago, in August 2021, my article on SOFI was not positive. I considered it a promising company, but
The eight-step accounting cycle is important to know for all types of bookkeepers. It breaks down the entire process of a bookkeeper’s responsibilities into eight basic steps. Many of these steps are often automated through accounting software and technology programs. However, knowing and using the steps manually can be essential for small business accountants working
Dear MarketWatch, Hi, hope you can provide some help. I’ll be 57 next month and am divorced with three kids living with me. One is 28, she’s working, another is 21 and a senior in college (with a full scholarship) and the youngest is 15 (a sophomore in high school with a full scholarship). I
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN), a company based in Southern California that wants to make electric vehicles more accessible to consumers, has announced several important pieces of news lately. A couple of months ago, in March 2022, I had been very bearish on MULN stock. Is the recent news enough to start buying the shares of this
In this article OXY SAVE UPST GME TWTR LEVI Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Levi Strauss (LEVI) – Levi Strauss rallied 3.9% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected sales and profit for its latest quarter, helped by higher prices and strong demand for its denim offerings. Levi Strauss also raised its
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock could be on the cusp of surging. The bank passed its stress test earlier this month and subsequently raised its dividend to 22 cents per share. I know many investors might fear a recession. However, there’s always uncertainty around. I’d rather buy banking stocks below book value instead of investing