Big tech is taking an ax to its headcount, and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is no exception. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant recently announced its own round of mass layoffs, downsizing 10,000 corporate and technology positions. So far, this move has had little impact on AMZN stock. AMZN dropped 2.36% on the news, but shares have
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In this article NVDA SONO BBWI CSCO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A runner jogs past Cisco Systems headquarters in San Jose, California, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hour trading. Cisco – Shares jumped 4.8% after the maker
As inflation and spiraling interest rate hikes continue to dominate the discussions of most investors, the stock market continues to see bearish momentum build. Many investors are growing increasingly apprehensive about what next year may hold. Accordingly, many are choosing to add exposure to high-yielding dividend stocks over growth stocks, as uncertainty reigns supreme. This
There was a time when it seemed investors couldn’t get enough of electric vehicle stocks. In their euphoria, they bid up shares of established players all the way down to pre-revenue startups to unsustainable heights. Then the bubble burst and EV stocks came crashing down. Amid concerns about demand destruction, range anxiety and the viability
High inflation and soaring interest rates have been the main factor behind the double-digit stock downturn so far this year, but alongside these macro factors, many stocks have plunged due to more company-specific issues—for example, corporate scandals. These scandals run the gamut, both in the type of scandal and the severity of the scandal. Categories
Republicans will take over the U.S. House of Representatives two years into President Joe Biden’s term, though their narrow majority looks set to cause headaches for GOP leaders. Republican hopes for a strong red wave have been dashed, but the Associated Press said Wednesday that the party won enough House seats — 218 — to
In this article TGT QSR ORLY ALC LOW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians pass by a Target store in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC, on August 17, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Target – Shares of the big box retailer
If we look at the price action for cannabis stocks in the last five years, it’s largely been disappointing. However, there have been two instances where cannabis stocks have skyrocketed in hopes of legalization. During these euphoric surges, returns from cannabis stocks have been five to ten folds. There is again an air of optimism
As we look ahead to next year, we must consider which stocks to sell and which opportunities to pursue. This year has been about de-risking portfolios, and that trend will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Stocks have been under duress for several months now, and the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. The Federal
Beaten-down lidar stocks could provide investors with one of the biggest opportunities of 2023. After all, lidar is an essential piece of the self-driving-auto puzzle. Lidar allows vehicles’ computers to take a 3D image of the area around them. The sensors can then measure the range or speed of objects, bounce lasers off the objects,
Americans are frustrated with inflation and the general direction of the country. Stronger economic growth would help as much as anything, and that requires cultivating a culture of trust and shared purpose among businesses, workers and politicians. COVID accelerated workplace changes and removed several million Americans from the labor force. Workers with skills in demand are resisting employers’ requests to return to
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger spoke highly of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company, Tesla, calling it an amazing feat in the American auto industry. “I was certainly surprised that Tesla did as well as it did,” Munger said in an interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick that
In an aerial view, the Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines sits docked at Pier 27 on September 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Carnival — Shares of the cruise line plummeted more than 13% in extended trading
Some good news is finally starting to creep into the markets with inflation easing in October. However, GDP growth remains a concern. That’s a key reason why growth-focused penny stocks are trading at depressed valuations. This is still not a market where investors can aggressively take positions in high beta stocks. Accordingly, I would remain
Technology stocks are showing some signs of life with the Nasdaq Composite up nearly 10% over the past four trading days. The renewed interest in growth stocks has been triggered by lower-than-expected inflation readings. The hope is that the Federal Reserve will begin to ease its aggressive rate-hiking campaign. However, the recent data is far
An Ohio city and county plan to put federal pandemic-relief dollars toward erasing residents’ medical debt, helping to chip away at a problem that’s costing consumers nationwide at least $195 billion. The Toledo City Council voted Wednesday to put $800,000 toward eliminating medical debt in the northwest Ohio city through a partnership with RIP Medical
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Sept. 14, 2022. Source: NYSE As we see valuations soften in many parts of the market today, it can feel like an uncertain time for investors, especially in technology. However, on close examination, investing specifically in enterprise software will continue to be one of the best uses of
In this article WMT HD TGT KSS BBBY M JWN TSM PARA LPX FULC RCL 1698-HK BIDU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Walmart — Shares of retailer Walmart jumped more than 7% after reporting quarterly earnings that beat
If it weren’t for the enthusiasm of some Reddit users, video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) wouldn’t have become a buzzworthy business on Wall Street. Yet, short squeezes aren’t the only potential catalyst for GME stock. As the company ventures ambitiously into the metaverse, GameStop shares should have three-digit potential in 2023. That’s right: $100 is conceivable even if