No matter your opinion of plant-based meat, the most important thing to think of when it comes to investing in Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) or not is whether this product can become widely-consumed and profitable in the long-term. The verdict? So far, it’s murky at best. That’s a big reason why BYND stock has performed so
For those investors who believe that Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is likely to crash at some point in the future, shorting the currency might be a good option. The number of venues and ways in which you can short Bitcoin has multiplied with the cryptocurrency’s increasing spotlight in mainstream finance. Here are some ways that you can
Shares of major Chinese electric car makers jumped in Hong Kong, as investors welcomed Beijing’s latest plan to launch more auto consumption stimulus measures. NIO Inc. SG:NIO soared as much as 7.4% within an hour of trading, and shares were last up 6.7%. XPeng Inc. HK:9868 gained 2.8% and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. HK:175 added
It goes without saying that 2022 has been brutal for growth stocks, but Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) is a name that in particular has been hard hit. Year-to-date, CVNA stock is down 88.5%. What’s behind this stunning plunge in price for shares in this automotive e-commerce company? Rising interest rates, and their impact on stock market valuations,
Part Owner and Executive Chef Steve Kemper, prepares food in the kitchen at the Go Fish! Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2021. Ben Hasty | MediaNews Group | Reading Eagle via Getty Images June’s employment report is expected to show strong hiring continues across a broad range of industries,
With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy. Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives
Editor’s note: This column is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2022 contest. Bob Ciura’s pick for the contest is AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) stock. The stock market recently entered bear market territory. Although the S&P 500 index has regained some ground lately, there is a possibility of further declines. Inflation continues to roar, and in response
As investors, we need to be careful that we don’t treat noise as true parameters. GameStop (NYSE:GME) announced that it is executing a four-for-one stock split to lower its stock price and keep it accessible to its retail investor base. According to Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities: “GameStop management knows that they have a 100%
The market for fully electric vehicles is growing. The reasons are many, including new regulations on safety and vehicle emissions, technological advances, and shifting customer expectations. But much of the mainstream acceptance and excitement for electric cars can be attributed to Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) and its unique business model. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk
Investors should brace for the start of a U.S. recession in the second half of 2022 and for the stock market to record a roughly 20% retreat for the full year, according to a revised outlook from the Wells Fargo Institute released Thursday. Strategists at the banking giant’s investment management unit now expect a roughly
Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), a report from the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee shows that the retail brokerage had far less liquidity than it suggested at the height of the meme stock phenomena. In the aftermath of that announcement, HOOD stock dropped about 5%, throwing
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 16, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday night as investors digested the most recent meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 26 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Shares
As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) CEO Darren Woods knows he’s in a dying business, even as profits continue to rise. All new cars will be electric by 2040, he said in a recent interview. But managing the transition will be costly without new investment. For example, Exxon Mobil stock opened June 29 at $92/share, up 49% in
Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock was a pandemic superstar. From the end of 2019 to last November, SHOP stock delivered a spectacular 314% return. The Canadian ecommerce company was signing up new vendors at a rapid pace, and the surge in online shopping saw the company posting record numbers. During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend
Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? You’re in good company. Every month, about 17,000 people in the U.S. Google “how to become a real estate agent,” as they consider joining the nation’s estimated 3 million active real estate licensees. Key Takeaways You can become a real estate agent in about four to six months,
Samsung Electronics Co. shares climbed by the most in more than two months on Thursday despite softer second-quarter preliminary earnings. Shares in the South Korean tech giant rose as much as 3.7% to 58,500 won ($44.82) in early afternoon trade, on course to notch the steepest daily percentage rise since April 28, when they jumped
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of several e-commerce players as consumers moved to online shopping channels amid lockdowns. However, with the reopening of the economy, spending has shifted back to brick-and-mortar stores and to experiences like travel. Further, high inflation and fears of a recession are impacting consumers’ purchasing power. That said, the long-term
Uber Eats delivery Jonathan Raa | NurPhoto via Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Uber, DoorDash – Shares of Uber slumped 4.6% and DoorDash fell 9% on news that Amazon agreed to take a stake in Grubhub in a deal that will give Prime subscribers a one-year membership to the
Not much is working in 2022. After nearly two full years of bubbly bull market conditions, investors are rediscovering how truly miserable a bear market can be to live through. And that could bode well for my pick in this year’s Best Stocks for 2022 contest, EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) stock. There’s no “secret” to getting through