Binary options are financial options that come with one of two payoff options if the contract is held until expiration: a fixed amount or nothing at all. That’s why they’re called binary options—because there is no other settlement possible. The premise behind a binary option is a simple yes or no proposition: Will an underlying
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These six tech stocks are what insiders are buying now. That indicates they are very positive about the long-term prospects of the company. In addition, a number of these companies have recently instituted or upped their share buyback programs. These are both strong indications that insiders, including the board — who would have made the
Preston Pysh talks with Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro. They discuss the current economic outlook for 2022 and why Fidelity views Bitcoin differently than all the other digital assets. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:31 – Who influenced Jurrien and what was sage advice he received when he was first
Despite concerns over a bubble and regulation, biotech investing remains very hot for investors. It doesn’t hurt that even with the recent sell-off the space is easily outperforming broad indexes so far in 2015. But with added risks, it might be time for investors to consider an ETF approach to the space so that one
In this article BCSF (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Bain Capital, with $160 billion in assets, is one of the largest private, private equity firms. Despite many of its peers going public, like TPG earlier this year, Bain has no immediate plans to join them. John Connaughton is Bain Capital’s global head of
In this article NFLX ILMN RENT SFIX MTN DOCU Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: DocuSign (DOCU) – The electronic-signature technology company’s stock plunged 26.1% in the premarket after its quarterly profit and revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts. DocuSign had previously warned that a return to post-Covid working conditions could
With prices on the move, investors would be wise to look to undervalued energy stocks. The recovery for oil has been robust and Brent currently trades at $120 per barrel. With the surge in energy prices, oil and gas exploration stocks have also been market out-performers. An important point to note is that there are
Dividends can be an important source of income for investors. Consider that Warren Buffett earns more than $4 billion a year in dividend payments from his vast stock holdings, including more than $500 million from his position in Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) alone, and you get an idea of the ways in which dividend stocks can add
Lyft (LYFT) hasn’t lived up to its promise and prices aren’t going to improve for passengers. Losses are a major concern but reality suggests Lyft can’t combat the lack of profitability. The rideshare concept is proving to benefit neither drivers nor passengers. Investors should be very wary of Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) stock as it reaches new
There’s no doubt that the U.S. dollar has immense power. Its value is determined by the strength of the American economy, which is one of the reasons why it’s the world’s dominant currency. Not only is it the world’s most commonly used currency, but it’s also the world’s reserve currency, meaning it’s held in large
The numbers: The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell sharply to a record low reading of 50.2, down from a May reading of 58.4. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected an June reading of 59. The level is comparable to the low point reached in the middle of the 1980 recession,
These stocks signal a potential rise in prices. There is unusual call option activity in their shares, often associated with an upcoming higher price. This is a very simplistic and rough tool. A more accurate indication of value would be a fundamental analysis of the company’s finances. One example would be a falling inventory line
In this article FOUN Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 8, 2022. Source: NYSE SPACs are known to be a roundabout investment vehicle to take private companies public. Not this one. Bull Horn Holdings is merging with biotech Coeptis Therapeutics, a public company traded over the counter. The SPAC sponsors told CNBC they went for
In this article ILMN MTN SFIX DOCU The Docusign Inc. website on a laptop computer arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S., on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Here are the stocks making notable moves after the bell on Thursday, June 9. DocuSign — Shares of the software company
Whether you call the strategy buy-and-hold, long-term investing, or anything else, one thing is abundantly clear: Patience is required. Investors that buy stocks with the intent to hold them forever will experience volatility. But it’s also a time-tested truth that the markets always win over the long-term. The current market is certainly volatile and undergoing
Dividend growth investing can be an excellent way to produce secure cash flows in retirement. Markets go up and down, but dividends often grow, especially when one invests in quality companies. With most companies distributing dividends on a quarterly basis, investors needing predictable monthly cashflows could face some uncertainty due to the timing of payments.
For a company that’s supposed to be bought out, Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) stock surely doesn’t trade like that’s the case. In fact, TWTR stock is 26.5% below its deal price. Currently trading below $40, the stock is below the pre-takeover rumors that sent it bursting higher in April. Last month, we reported on the possibility that
It’s a myth that you need to put down 20% of a home’s purchase price to get a mortgage. Lenders offer numerous loan programs with lower down payment requirements to fit a variety of budgets and buyer needs. If you go this route, though, expect to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI). This added expense can
The House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol kicked off a prime-time hearing Thursday with searing charges against Donald Trump, painting a portrait of the former president at the center of a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Trump, charged Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Mississippi Democrat who leads the Jan.