One of the biggest threats facing Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) as the novel coronavirus shuts down the global economy is how it would affect ad sales. As the U.S. spirals into a likely depression, GOOG stock would surely suffer. Source: rvlsoft / Shutterstock.com Right? So, it was a pleasant surprise for investors that Alphabet disclosed in
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Covid-19 caused tremendous human tragedy and it also decimated millions of businesses worldwide. The quarantine was especially harsh on the hospitality and entertainment industries. Many gaming stocks like Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) lost 75% or more of their value. But this not their first time facing difficulties, so management teams are smart enough to handle
[Editor’s note: “9 Boring Stocks to Buy You Should Never Let Go Of” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] Change involves risk, and as we watch the markets swerve, for many it’s time to switch from loading up our portfolios with exciting names, and taking a good long look at boring
[Editor’s Note: “9 Stocks to Buy as People Are Still Stuck at Home” was originally published in March 2020. It is regularly updated to include the most relevant information.] Very few events in American history have disrupted our society quite like the novel coronavirus. What seemed like a far off foreign epidemic early in the
We’re in unprecedented times thanks to the novel coronavirus. That goes double for investors, as they try to figure out what stocks and assets are worth owning at this stage of the game. With gold always a fixture, are gold stocks worth owning at this point? Source: Shutterstock That answer really depends on the situation.
[Editor’s Note: “5 Streaming Stocks to Buy Right Now for Big Long-Term Gains” was originally published in April 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information.] There’s no hiding the truth: streaming stocks are on fire now right now. And with good reason. Consumers across the globe are cooped up in
Are you looking for stocks to own once the novel coronavirus has moved on? American business might be down but it’s not out. Warren Buffett recently reiterated his belief in America stating that he will continue to bet on the country as he has for all 89 years he’s been on this planet. “We do
[Editor’s note: “Consider Bank of America (BAC) Stock a Buy If Markets Retest Lows” was originally published on March 23. It has since been updated to reflect the most relevant information available.] Source: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com As the recent market rebound starts to pullback, is Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) a buy? Perhaps. The novel
The worst appears to over at Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) and now may be the time for F stock holders and prospective investors to turn bullish on the iconic American automaker. Source: Vitaliy Karimov / Shutterstock.com It’s been a difficult few years for Ford and its shareholders. Before the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown manufacturing, the Dearborn,
[Editor’s note: “10 Stocks to Invest In for a Post-Coronavirus Whipsaw” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] My two cents on the investment implications of the global coronavirus pandemic is simple: use the dip to look for the best stocks to invest in 2020’s uncertainty for the long-term. Yes, Covid-19 is
Square (NYSE:SQ) looked like it was prepped for a bearish response to earnings. SQ stock originally fell 6% to 8% in after-hours trading when it released its first-quarter earnings. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com However, shares turned around once investors digested the quarter and listened to the conference call. SQ stock climbed almost 10% in
[Editor’s note: “Microsoft Stock Remains a Safe Buy in Today’s Uncertain Market” was originally published on April 12. It is regularly updated to include the most relevant information.] Source: The Art of Pics / Shutterstock.com Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has shown great strength in light of the novel coronavirus. As seen from last month’s earnings report, growth
We’re in the midst of a crisis, and I’m not talking about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Cash is under assault, so investors should take care to guard their investment portfolios. Beyond social distancing and mask-wearing, Covid-19 is forcing people to develop new consumption habits, but the economic medicine governments are doling out is killing cash.
For years, precious metals mining companies like Newmont (NYSE:NEM) and Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) floundered in relative obscurity. Following the bubble bursting in the commodities sector early last decade, miners found themselves out of favor with the broader market cycle. Simply, with enthusiasm returning to equities following the Great Recession, NEM stock appeared anachronistic to Wall
As the month of May kicked off, stocks got off to a rocky start. The market slumped in response to a first quarter profit miss from eCommerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and its plan to put all second-quarter earnings towards its COVID-19 response, with all three of the major U.S. indexes landing in the red on the week’s final day of trading. Aside from
Once left for dead as a failed e-commerce company that made a costly and ill-advised jump into the blockchain world at the wrong time, Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) has come roaring back to life amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. From it’s mid-March lows, Overstock.com stock is up a jaw-dropping 5,500%. Source: Burdun Iliya / Shutterstock.com Why the
The 5G revolution is coming, and that means it’s time to look for the best 5G stocks to buy to play this revolution. First, let’s take a step back. What exactly is 5G? 5G is simply the 5th Generation (hence 5G) mobile network. It naturally follows 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G, and represents the new
Thought a record plunge in employment would take stocks down? Not even close. The S&P 500 rallied over 1.5% in the stock market today, while the Nasdaq its highest level since February. At this point, investors shouldn’t be surprised. We’ve seemingly rallied on every poor weekly jobless claims report, and barely flinched from this week’s
It’s not like Americans just sit at home watching their calendars and clocks, waiting for this lockdown to end. Things are still going on, the economy is still working. There are still solid consumer stocks to consider. The economy is just operating on a different level and companies that aren’t usually headline grabbers — like
Over the weekend, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, NYSE:BRK.B) reported a nearly $50 billion loss for the first quarter of 2020. Berkshire Hathaway stock dropped this week following the report. Shares are now down 23% in the past month. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com For decades, Berkshire Hathaway stock has consistently outperformed the S&P 500. Opportunities to