Dear Quentin, I am at my wit’s end and hope someone can recommend ways to help my daughter’s unwillingness to manage her money. When I am gone her chances are slim to none. I am a senior citizen and I’ve had cancer four times in the last three years, so I don’t know how much
The holiday sales season tends to be a “make or break” window for retail stocks. Many companies inch along throughout the year, posting similar stats quarter over quarter (QOQ). And then, they get their holiday season surge. Because of this cyclical business, companies that can’t hit a home run during December usually crash hard once
At the end of 2022, global wind power generation accounted for roughly 7.33% of electricity production. However, the currency expansion rates still fall critically short of putting major nations on track to meet 2050 net-zero emissions goals. Recognizing the gap, the International Energy Agency has urged doubling the rate of wind power growth in coming
Disney (NYSE:DIS) might be famous for providing family-friendly fun, but owning DIS stock over the past two years surely hasn’t been much fun. Before you go bargain hunting, be sure to get the lowdown on Disney’s executive-level drama. Then, you’ll probably choose to park your investable capital elsewhere for the time being. Don’t get the wrong
Dear MarketWatch, My husband is 68 and I’m 74. He makes $250,000 a year. We’re renting a townhouse in a very upscale suburb in the Houston area, but our last rent increase was $300 a month! My husband wants to find a house for not more than $300,000 because he doesn’t want to be a
Seoul, South Korea ranked in the top three of the fastest growing destination for digital nomads. Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Company: Samsung C&T (028260.KS) Business: Samsung C&T Corp is a Korea-based company engaged in the trading of industrial goods. The company operates its business through a group of segments. These include engineering
Late last month, and early into this month, GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock experienced what could be called a pre-earnings rally, but in hindsight may have been little more than a “dead cat bounce.” However, this latest run-up for the “meme stock” legend has ended almost as quickly as it started. Shares began to pull back on
Investors look at blue-chip stocks for dividends and capital preservation. However, dividend stocks do not always trend higher. There are years or phases of price or time correction due to temporary industry or company-specific headwinds. For value investors, I see a correction in quality blue-chip stocks as a golden opportunity to accumulate. I am reminded of Charlie Munger’s idea
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock rallied into its earnings report on Wednesday. However, the stock has plunged following the release as investors appear to be pricing in a weaker-than-expected outlook for the company. For AI-related companies like C3.ai, guidance can often be more important than the company’s numbers. That’s because investors don’t necessarily care what the company
U.S. value stocks were supposed to shine in 2023. But then came the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, hitched to the artificial-intelligence craze, to dominate this year’s stock-market rally. The Magnificent Seven stocks — Apple AAPL, +0.74%, Microsoft MSFT, +0.88%, Alphabet GOOGL, -1.42%, Amazon AMZN, +0.37%, Nvidia NVDA, +1.95%, Meta Platforms META, +1.89% and Tesla TSLA, +0.49%
Life is short. Time relentlessly moves forward, transforming seconds and minutes into hours and days. Before you know it, it’s nearly the end of 2023 and another year is winding down. The lesson here? You can’t afford to waste time when you’re investing, especially if you’re holding F-rated stocks to sell. F-rated stocks are a
In the world of technology, 2023 marks a pivotal year with the rise of artificial intelligence. Particularly, generative AI stands out. It’s revolutionizing industries by enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Consequently, companies at the forefront of AI are gaining an unparalleled advantage. This shift underscores the appeal of long-term AI stocks as a strategic investment
What do you do if you’re running a struggling retail company that is bleeding red ink as sales continue to fall? Apparently if you’re Ryan Cohen, the CEO of GameStop (NYSE:GME), you decide that it’s time to take some of your cash and invest it in other stocks. Huh? Yes, GameStop’s Cohen, the co-founder of
Dear Quentin, My wife and I have been married for over 30 years. Throughout the years, we relied mainly on my income. My wife worked occasionally, but mainly raised the children. We started to struggle financially when I was laid off. We went through all of my 401(k) investments. I lost my home through a
Solar stocks have had a tough year due to rising interest rates and reduced sales. Solar industry growth in Europe has decelerated due to surplus inventories and reduced demand in crucial markets. In the United States, increased interest rates and a metering reform in California, the nation’s largest solar market, have dampened the demand for
It’s no exaggeration to say that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a juggernaut in multiple market sectors. The critics can complain that AMZN stock is overpriced if they want to, but we’re giving it a confident “A” grade after a highly successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are other reasons to think about owning Amazon stock before the
Another week, another round of economic data. Yesterday, October job openings in the United States were again revised downward and fell to their lowest number since March 2021, underscoring the idea that the economy is indeed cooling. Ultimately, this will give the Federal Reserve some breathing room or even give the central bank reason to
Bond yields rose on Friday ahead of pivotal data that will show whether a rally in bond prices has been justified. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y was 4.63%, up 4.1 basis points. Yields move in the opposite direction to prices. The yield on the 10-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD10Y was 4.18%, up 2.7
Hong Kong residential prices could fall by another 10% in 2024, according to DBS Hong Kong. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong’s property market has plunged nearly 20% since its peak, and it may be a good time for homeowners to buy — but investors might want to think twice, according to Peter
The tech sector has been carrying the S&P 500 for most of the year, making investors very optimistic about its future. However, the scramble to buy into the area brings to mind the aphorism, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” That is to say, the increased optimism tends to overlook the glaring issues with some