The current year has been active for the initial public offering (IPO) market. As a matter of fact, three of the ten biggest technology IPOs have happened in fiscal year 2020. That said, this includes the December 2020 IPOs of DoorDash (NYSE:DASH) and Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB). And they are some of the best IPOs of 2020.
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Nikola Corporation rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell remotely from across the world. Source: The Nasdaq Check out the companies making headlines midday on Monday: Nikola — Shares of the electric-vehicle maker rose nearly 6% after a JPMorgan analyst said he sees a “less drama-filled” news flow for the company in 2021. “We expect Nikola to
While borrowing from your life insurance policy can be a quick and easy way to get cash in hand when you need it, there are a few specifics to know before borrowing. Most important, you can only borrow against a permanent or whole life insurance policy. Term life insurance, a cheaper and suitable option for many people, does
At this point, buying shares of Hertz (OTCMKTS:HTZGQ) is akin to moving to Cleveland to be closer to the Browns. Hey, I like the Browns in that I don’t like the Pittsburgh Steelers; the enemy of my enemy is my friend and all that jazz. But to actually live in Cleveland? That’s probably the reaction
Since the day Steve Jobs died, Oct. 5, 2011, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are up 813%. Source: pio3 / Shutterstock.com Tim Cook made Apple the stock of the decade by following some key trends. He has split the stock twice and instituted a dividend. He was late to the cloud but caught up. Services are now 20%
Data analytics firm Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is one of the most fascinating tech companies on the market today. And judging by the heavy daily trading volumes, it appears that the interest in PLTR stock is on the rise. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com To sum it up concisely, Palantir Technologies is a big-data mining company that
Cryptocurrencies have gained popularity due to several factors, including privacy and anonymity. Some of them help users to conceal their identities and their transactions. Amid mounting concerns about the anonymity of early cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, users are searching for new options. Let’s take a look at the some popular privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies, which have several
Hyliion (NYSE:HYLN) stock is interesting because it represents so much potential. Investors who’ve followed the markets this year have seen a lot of atypical trends. In particular, money chasing risky growth in overvalued equities that will ultimately face market corrections. Further, the uptick in SPAC-funded electric vehicle projects is an accelerating trend. Source: Shutterstock But
For some folks on Wall Street Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) may seem like the Rodney Dangerfield of stocks in today’s market. But on multiple fronts, it’s PFE stock investors who should have the last laugh. Let’s look at what’s happening off and on the price chart, then offer a risk-adjusted position in alignment with a better tomorrow
When Wish parent ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) stock had its IPO on Dec. 16, many expected shares to pop. Investors have been so starved for pandemic-proof investments that even weaker tech firms have managed 80% first-day gains. Imagine their surprise when Wish instead sagged 10% on opening day. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com To me, that makes Wish’s
Tesla’s stock is stupidly expensive. It may go higher and shareholders may be rewarded, or it may languish or fall. There is no law prohibiting stupidly expensive from becoming moronically expensive. Moreover, speculative companies that actually achieve explosive sales and profit growth for a number of years can actually make outlandish valuations seem justified for
A contract for difference (CFD) is a contract between a buyer and a seller that stipulates that the buyer must pay the seller the difference between the current value of an asset and its value at contract time. CFDs allow traders and investors an opportunity to profit from price movement without owning the underlying assets. The value of
I can see why investors might be attracted to Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL). Sundial Growers stock has a cheap share price: less than 50 cents as I write this. That alone can seem alluring. Source: Shutterstock Meanwhile, cannabis plays have rallied nicely since November — for good reason. State-level election results look bullish for the industry.
There are two main parts behind being a great trader. The first one is you have to master the inner game and the other one is master the outer game. When you master both these pieces and they come together you actually have that success. Until you master that inner a game and the outer
The gradual rollout of the coronavirus vaccine is one of the events investors are looking forward to the most in 2021. But even with the eventual end of the pandemic on the horizon, the U.S. economy is by no means out of the woods. And with stock market valuations at record highs not seen in
I know we haven’t flipped the calendar to 2021 yet, but I have a pretty good idea what the big story next year will be. Source: Shutterstock You probably do, too, if you think about it. The devastating pandemic has to be the story of 2020. And from it comes what has a good chance
In June 2016, British citizens voted in a referendum to leave the EU; this separation of the U.K. from the EU is called “Brexit.” On January 31, 2020, the U.K. officially left the EU but agreed to continue participating in the EU common market during a transition period, which lasts through December 31, 2020. The
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) has enjoyed its best year so far, directly benefitting from the novel-coronavirus shutdowns. This year, with record revenues and profits, the company has been one of the major corporate success stories. However, as we get closer to the post-pandemic world, the excitement around Zoom stock seems to be wearing off. Source:
Lidar stands for “light radar.” It emits lasers and measure distance by determining how quickly the lasers come back to their origin after hitting objects. According to Wired, “Because lidar sees in much greater detail than radar, it could make … cars capable enough to drive without that constant supervision.” That probably explains why lidar is
Without a doubt, 2020 could easily be called the “year of electric vehicles.” Yet not all companies in this space have been treated equally. Hyliion (NYSE:HYLN), which is seeking to commercialize long-haul electric trucks, seems to get left out of the conversation as HYLN stock can’t get steady respect from traders. Source: Shutterstock As you may