The Biden-Harris Administration asked Congress for an extra $16 billion to support the childcare sector after the pandemic childcare stabilization fund expired Sept 30. The proposal was part of the emergency supplemental-funding request the administration made Wednesday, asking for around $55 billion for domestic crises. It also included funding requests for programs such as disaster
The U.S. Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. Win Mcnamee | Reuters Forecasters have been really wrong on the economy recently, but it’s nothing new: They’ve always been wrong. I was amused yesterday to hear that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon was shocked — shocked! — that the economic forecasts of the major Wall Street
This is a strange time as an investor. On one hand, there is inflation and weak consumer spending and on the other, the earnings season and strong market movement. But the best way to take a position during this time is to invest in undervalued blue-chip stocks that look promising and have an impressive balance
With effectively no revenue and burning through nearly a third of a billion dollars just last quarter alone, Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) is the poster child of an ultra-high-risk, speculative stock. The company has achieved no truly meaningful milestones or tangible results thus far, instead existing solely on the back of investor cash injections. Of course,
A few weeks back, I wrote an (admittedly early) earnings preview for QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). I argued that while a post-earnings surge for QS stock was possible in theory, shares would not spike. It’s too late to lay out another prediction for how the stock could perform in response to earnings, much less place a pre-earnings
Shares of BioXcel Therapeutics Inc. BTAI, +0.86% jumped more than 40% premarket on Wednesday after the company said an independent audit of Alzheimer’s trial data found no issues impacting the data’s integrity and reliability. The audit reviewed data from a single site of BioXcel’s late-stage trial of an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s-related agitation in people
Several of Wall Street’s biggest names convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the kingdom’s annual Future Investment Initiative, during which they weighed in on risks and opportunities for investors and the global economy. Bankers speaking on panel discussions notably stressed headwinds — particularly in the short term — from multiple wars, an economic slowdown and
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., GoPro Inc., and Nike Inc. After Wednesday’s closing bell, Bed Bath & Beyond BBBY, -2.83% reported quarterly earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimate. Shares fell 5.7% in after hours.
In the complex landscape of financial markets, the quest for wealth is both an art and a science. In this intricate dance of investment, seven key performers have emerged as the stars of the show. All of which are offering a roadmap to financial prosperity for future millionaires. From the digital revolution’s crown jewel to
As geopolitical and broad market instabilities heat up, we’ve seen a flight to safety of risk-free assets. The REIT sector has been one of the worst-performing sectors within the S&P 500 in 2023, with higher rates playing a significant role. Certain REITs should be sold in the present market environment of high-interest rates, surging bond
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock is just the largest of four Chinese electric vehicle names traded in New York. The others are Xpeng (NASDAQ:XPEV), Nio (NYSE:NIO), and Polestar (NASDAQ:PSNY). The last is based in Sweden but controlled by Geely (OTCMKTS:GELYF), a Chinese company. There are others. BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) is the largest, by far, but they’re not
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Hydrogen energy is still trying to find its space within the world’s energy grid. Unfortunately, relatively higher costs have prevented hydrogen energy from receiving as much investment as solar and wind projects. The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Biden Administration in 2022 provides both tax incentives and subsidies to clean energy projects, and this piece
As market volatility appears set to continue in the near, you may wonder which stocks to sell in October. While stocks overall could remain under pressure, as the market digests high interest rates and the looming risk of a recession, there are certain stocks that may be at risk of experiencing even choppier conditions ahead.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is one of the most divisive stocks in the market today. On one side, legions of retail investors have passionately bought into the stock, fueling wild price swings and helping it become a poster child of the meme stock phenomenon. Conversely, traditional investors focusing on fundamentals have warned that the company’s deteriorating
Andrew Kelly | Reuters The bond vigilantes are coming back as investors continue to sell amid the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates and a growing fiscal deficit, according to Kevin Zhao, head of global sovereign and currency at UBS Asset Management. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose above 5% once again
Navigating the stock market’s current turbulence, investors with an eye for stability could potentially find solace in real-estate-investment-trusts (REIT). This is a gem among income stock picks. Despite its recent lukewarm performance, discounting REITs from an income-oriented portfolio would be remiss. Its robust yields and generous payouts offer an undeniable allure. REITs, aren’t just any
Interest rates are soaring, the economy faces many challenges and the Federal Reserve remains aggressive in its campaign to stamp out inflation. Amid this uncertainty, investors are turning to dividend stocks for solid income during these worrisome times. However, you should be careful when picking dividend stocks. Not all income yields are created equal. In
Covered call stocks allow investors to earn additional income from their positions. It’s a second dividend, and most publicly traded stocks are eligible for covered calls. You need to own 100 shares to sell a covered call. The seller receives a premium, but is obligated to sell their 100 shares at the designated strike price.
The Israel-Hamas war makes investors nervous, but hasn’t sparked a headlong rush into many of the assets that traditionally see huge inflows during periods of geopolitical crisis. While dwarfed by the tragic human consequences of the conflict, the market reaction has left some analysts and investors struggling to explain why so far only a few