On the one hand, the semiconductor sector appears to be one of the more robust sectors to consider investing in this year. A study done earlier this year by audit house KPMG characterized industry confidence as “exceedingly high.” They expect wireless communications, automotive and internet of things to be the markets that most drive sector
Oil prices plummeted yesterday in their biggest daily drop since March, reflecting concerns about a potential global recession and lockdowns in China that could slash demand. Light sweet crude closed below $100 per barrel for the first time in two months. Citi analysts believe prices could go a lot lower. In a note to clients, Citi analysts said oil prices
Over the past several months, collectives have been framed as the scandalous side of NIL. There have been reports of million-dollar deals being used as recruiting inducements and rumors of bidding wars. They’ve drawn the ire of Nick Saban and countless other college sports officials, who think they could ruin the future of college sports by facilitating
On today’s show Preston and Stig talk to Sean Stockton about the intrinsic value of the bank stock (FRC). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What is the intrinsic value of First Republic Bank – Why First Republic Bank can be seen as a retail business with a superior franchise – How to value banks,
Dallas-headquartered telecommunications giant AT&T (NYSE:T) now has a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This should help solidify AT&T’s status as a 5G leader. This also bodes well for T stock, which is ideal for value seekers and dividend collectors alike. When dollar inflation gets to a fever pitch, stubbornly staying in an all-cash position
Getty Images The bond market is flashing a warning that the economy may be falling or already has fallen into recession, according to one closely watched measure. Market pros watch the spread on the Treasury yield curve, or the difference between the longer duration Treasury yields and shorter duration yields. Normally, longer duration yields, like
Sometimes, Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is known to be a divisive figure. This can cause the TSLA share price to fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. For the long term, however, investors are invited to dismiss the noise in the headlines and stay in the trade with TSLA stock. Sure, Musk has rattled
Growth stocks were the darlings of the market in the rally after March 2020. However, as equities get jittery on multiple macro-economic headwinds, large-cap stocks have found relatively higher interest. In general, large-cap stocks have low volatility and with established businesses, cash flows are robust. Investors therefore benefit from steady stock upside coupled with dividend
There comes a point when investors need to recognize the realities of the equities sector, which is the central theme undergirding the below stocks to sell in a bear market. It’s not about hating on particular companies. Indeed, many of these players offer intriguing business models. Unfortunately, the ground underneath us has changed, necessitating a
Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, could actually change the way we manage 401(k)s. Pundits claim blockchain represents the biggest breakthrough since the internet, with the potential to improve just about everything in our lives, including our health and bank balance. Here’s how it might also increase the amount of money we have
Shares of Chinese restaurant operators fell on Wednesday amid renewed lockdown fears after a rise in Covid-19 cases in parts of the country. Shares of Yum China Holdings Inc., YUMC, -6.89% one of the country’s biggest fast-food restaurant operators, was 6.1% lower at midday, while hotpot operator Haidilao International Holding Ltd. 6862, -5.25% s lipped
It turns out investing in a vacuum can be a poor idea, even a really strong sounding one. But in today’s current market and as that relates to Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), investors may have a less challenging time cleaning up as profitable buyers in GOOG stock. Shopify (NYSE:SHOP), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet are
A Ford F-150 Lightning on display at the New York Auto Show, April 13, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor — Shares of the carmaker dropped nearly 3% and hit a new 52-week low after the company reported a slight increase in new vehicle sales
[embedded content] As it’s apt to do, TikTok started a major conversation this week. A viral TikTok video featured a man ordering, hopping in and taking a ride in a driverless taxi. That begged the question, is self-driving car tech ready? Only a few cities that have this technology right now. But we’re nearing the
These low-tech stocks have good yields and strong stock buyback programs. These features can help provide good returns to investors by providing a buffer on the downside and acting as a catalyst on the upside. Many of these kinds of stocks are in cyclical industries like manufacturing, mining, farming and construction. The point is, these
Based in San Francisco, ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) ships out cheap products to consumers who buy them online. Speaking of cheap, WISH stock is low-priced, but don’t get stuck in a value trap. There’s not much value to speak of here, as WISH stock could actually get much cheaper. At first glance, ContextLogic’s business model might sound reasonable.
Often investors and traders alike do not fully understand what happens when you click the “enter” button on your online trading account. If you think your order is always filled immediately after you click the button in your account, you are mistaken. You might be surprised at the variety of possible ways in which an
U.S. stock futures lost ground as global growth fears weighed on sentiment and the dollar hit a 19-year high. What’s happening Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YM00, -0.45% fell 0.6% to 30,869 S&P 500 futures ES00, -0.48% lost 0.7% to 3,802 Nasdaq 100 futures NQ00, -0.60% slid 0.8% to 11,521 On Friday, the Dow Jones
Fifth generation (5G) wireless is exploding in terms of its adoption and growth around the world. According to market research firm Precedence Research, the global 5G market is forecast to reach $1.87 trillion by 2030 for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 44.63% between this year and the start of the next decade. Because of
During the pandemic, many Americans got pets to keep them company when the lockdowns forced people to stay at home. Surveys and common sense indicate that most people will keep their new pets. With pets having become an integral part of millions of more American families, many companies are benefiting financially. Investors can hop on