Here’s the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Investors assess vaccine news against Covid-19 case spikes Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures pointed to a mixed open Friday, in an investor sentiment tug-of-war between more encouraging
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Diversification is a familiar term to most investors. In the most general sense, it can be summed up with the phrase: “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” While that sentiment certainly captures the essence of the issue, it provides little guidance on the practical implications that diversification plays as part of an
Liberty Media’s John Malone Michael Kovac | Getty Images Liberty Media Chairman John Malone said hard assets look attractive as the unprecedented coronavirus stimulus is poised to lead to a depreciation in currencies. “We’ve survived this [pandemic] because of enormous fiscal and monetary stimulus,” Malone said in an interview that aired Thursday with CNBC’s David Faber. “And
For building retirement savings, 401(k) savings plans have become one of the better deals. Traditional 401(k)s allow you to save pre-tax dollars right out of your paychecks to build a retirement nest egg. The Roth 401(k) has been added to many workplace plans; it allows you to build savings that you can withdraw tax-free in retirement
John Malone chairman of Liberty Media Michael Kovac | Getty Images | Vanity Fair) Liberty Media Chairman John Malone said Amazon, Apple or Roku could potentially dominate in the crowded streaming space given their ability to scale globally. “I think these global platforms will be enormously powerful. And most product creates will be selling wholesale through these
A fiduciary duty exists in law when a person or entity places trust, confidence, and reliance on another to exercise discretion or expertise in acting on behalf of the client. The fiduciary must knowingly accept that trust and confidence. In the U.S. legal system, a fiduciary duty describes a relationship between two parties that obligates
Investors and analysts use a wide range of technical indicators to assess the relative risk associated with a given stock. Optimal risk management involves being able to assess an investment’s risk and profitability potential from all angles, including its performance relative to that of the broader market. Consistent underperformance may be an indicator of limited growth potential
A CVS Pharmacy store is seen in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Pharmacy stocks fell sharply on Tuesday after Amazon launched its new Pharmacy offering, which includes online ordering and delivery for prescription drugs. Dow Jones Industrial average member Walgreens Boots Alliance dropped more than 11% in
Tax Deductions That Went Away, Starting With 2018 Taxes The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TJCA) was signed into law in 2017 by President Trump. The Act nearly doubled the standard deduction and eliminated—or limited—many itemized deductions. The effect of the tax reform was that people who used to itemize on Schedule A took the
Tesla is joining the S&P 500 in December, but given the electric vehicle company’s size, adding it to the index is no easy feat, said CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “I think they’re baffled,” he said Tuesday of the index provider S&P Dow Jones Indices. “I really don’t think they know how to handle this … they
Consumer staples products include those that consumers are unwilling or unable to cut out of their budgets, in spite of financial difficulties or economic turmoil. There have been many factors in play in recent months which have threatened financial situations across the country, including the COVID-19 pandemic and periods of heightened tension involving trade between
Relativity Space’s third generation 3D-printer in its new headquarters, with CEO Tim Ellis standing by for scale. Relativity Rocket builder and 3D-printing specialist Relativity Space is raising $500 million of fresh capital in a new round being led by Tiger Global Management, people familiar with the financing told CNBC on Tuesday. The new fundraise, expected
Telecommunications companies use various technologies to transmit information globally. Some of the largest companies in the telecommunications sector provide fixed-line telephone and wireless services, as well as Internet data and video communications. The telecommunications sector is changing rapidly. Traditional technologies such as wireline telephone, radio, and television once dominated the telecommunications universe, but wireless mobile
Jay Clayton, who has led the Securities and Exchange Commission for the past three and a half years that included a number of major changes in financial markets, said Monday he will step down at the end of the year. “Working alongside the incredibly talented and driven women and men of the SEC has been
If you have an asset, you can probably get a loan against it. Your paycheck, your tax return, your home, your 401(k), and, yes, even your pension if you’re one of the relatively few people who still have one. If you’ve never heard of a pension advance, consider yourself lucky. They’re also called pension sales,
Gregg Lemkau, co-head of investment banking for Goldman Sachs & Co. Christopher Goodney | Bloomberg | Getty Images Goldman Sachs is losing one of its top dealmakers. Gregg Lemkau, a nearly-three decade veteran of the bank and co-head of its powerhouse investment banking division, is leaving Goldman at the end of the year, according to
Despite stocks plunging and high volatility in the market, 2020 has also seen continued growth within the exchange traded fund (ETF) market. The top five issuers of ETFs alone each have $100 billion or more in assets under management (AUM). In addition to overall growth, there have been other new developments and trends in the
Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC; TSX: WEED) is a Canada-based holding company that produces, distributes, and sells a variety of cannabis and hemp-based products for medical and recreational use. Its products include dried flower, hemp, vape pens and cartridges, THC- and CBD-infused beverages, and edibles. Founded in 2013, Canopy Growth faces competition from a large
Air travelers walk toward a Lyft pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The Democrats have gained control of the White House, and Wall Street appears to be on board. Although President-elect Biden will have to grapple with the ongoing coronavirus
The role of a financial advisor is very broad. In general, their job is to guide their clients through the confusing and sometimes overwhelming landscape of investing, tax, estate, and financial management. Ultimately, a financial advisor’s goal is to help each of their clients secure enough money to spend during their lifetime, and, in some