We all can’t wait for the day when life gets “back to normal” and the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. Source: Shutterstock But back to normal won’t mean “back to the way it was before.” One of the biggest lessons we’ve learned over the past year is that access to fast, reliable internet service isn’t just
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Billionaire global investor Barry Sternlicht said Thursday he’s concerned about the long-term viability of current conditions in the stock market, warning that some aspects feel reminiscent of the dot-com bubble back in the 1990s. “I don’t think we’re having a problem in the stock market near term,” Sternlicht said on “Squawk Box.” “The stimulus is
Pedestrians walk in front of the IBM building in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: IBM — Shares of IBM fell more than 6% in the extended session after the company reported fourth-quarter sales below where analysts were expecting. Revenue fell 6% on an annualized basis, the
During the election campaign, President Joe Biden proposed a tax plan that departs significantly from the policies and major tax reductions enacted during the Trump presidency. The Biden plan would increase tax rates for individuals whose incomes are $400,000 and higher as well as for corporations which also would be subject to a new minimum tax
Zomedica Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:ZOM) stock is the latest pump-and-dump looking to take investors for a ride. Don’t let its 342% rally since Jan. 4 cloud your judgment. Those who got in early and bought back when ZOM stock was changing hands at 23 cents per share are sitting pretty. But those who got in at $1
While it seems like the future of entertainment lies in the hands of streaming platforms, companies like FUBO (NYSE:FUBO) are proof that cable isn’t completely dead. Known for their exorbitant prices, many have made the switch from cable to on-demand platforms like Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) in an effort to cut their monthly bills. Source: Lori Butcher/ShutterStock.com
If the inauguration of Joe Biden means Infrastructure Week is finally here, then take a look at American Water Works (NYSE:AWK). AWK stock could have an interesting four years ahead of it. Source: Shutterstock American Water Works is the most valuable company in Camden, N.J. It has twice the market cap of better-known Campbell Soup
FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) has had a remarkable three-month run. Trading near $100 just five years ago, FuelCell plummeted to penny stock status in 2019. For most of 2020, FCEL stock was trading below $3. But last November, with Joe Biden elected President on a Green New Deal platform, shares in this fuel cell power plant company
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Kevin Matras shows how to calculate a stock’s price target and how to find stocks currently trading below them. Highlighted stocks include DAR, FCS, GLT, GTIV and WMGI.
Famed investor Jeremy Grantham on Thursday reiterated his warning that Wall Street is in a bubble as individual traders get “carried away.” “They’re becoming euphoric … They’re borrowing money. They’re trading more shares,” Grantham, co-founder and chief investment strategist at Grantham, Mayo, & van Otterloo told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday. In recent months,
Traders on floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Source: New York Stock Exchange With the inauguration — and the risk of disruption — now over, what’s next for markets? The S&P 500 has risen 15% since the election to historic highs on a series of macroeconomic hopes that have driven sentiment, technical levels, and
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Travelers (TRV) – The insurance company reported quarterly earnings of $4.91 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $3.18 a share. Revenue matched Street forecasts. Travelers benefited from lower catastrophe claims, a record 8.4% jump in renewal premiums, and strong underwriting results.
If you’re not in the financial industry, it’s impossible to know all of the terms or “lingo,” but some terms are worth learning. Having knowledge of what a fiduciary is will not only impress your friends at a party, but it will also help you understand what you should expect from your broker. Key Takeaways
Over the long-term, being bullish is the way to go. However, that doesn’t mean investors should buy anything and everything at any price. DoorDash (NYSE:DASH) is a great example of that concept. While DoorDash stock isn’t the worst in the world, investors can do much better. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The business is benefiting
Shares of Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock have grown by an impressive 45% in the past six months. It also ended the year on a high with a 25% increase in its shares for 2020. Source: ilikeyellow / Shutterstock.com However, what’s surprising is that the company is coming off one of its most challenging years in recent
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is usually held in Las Vegas. This year, the tech industry’s premier event went virtual. Perhaps the most important keynote of CES 2021 was given by Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su. She gave notice that AMD is not finished with the astonishing run that has seen AMD
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing in Washington, DC, U.S., September 24, 2020. Drew Angerer | Reuters There likely will be no nasty tweets in the middle of the night excoriating the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Nor will its officials be
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing in London Heathrow International airport in England, UK. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: United Airlines — Shares of the airline dipped more than 2% in extended trading on Wednesday after missing on the top and bottom lines of
Insurance agents and financial advisors have been investing their clients’ retirement money in annuities for decades. That practice has its detractors, with the criticism usually focusing on the high commissions paid to annuity salespeople and stiff fees charged to annuity owners year after year. Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of annuities, compared