When you have a big project to pay for and equity in your home, a home equity loan can be an obvious choice for quick and relatively low-interest cash. But, as with any kind of borrowing, home equity loans aren’t free. All home equity loans charge interest and most also charge fees that can significantly
The Biden administration is moving forward on a plan to mandate the elimination of nearly all nicotine in cigarettes, a policy that would upend the $95 billion U.S. cigarette industry and, health officials say, prompt millions of people to quit smoking. The plan, unveiled Tuesday as part of the administration’s agenda of regulatory actions, likely wouldn’t
Based in New York, Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) specializes in the niche market known as telemedicine or telehealth. Investors might feel optimistic overall about the telemedicine market, but there are too many company-specific problems going on to recommend TDOC stock. When the Covid-19 lockdowns occurred in 2020, Teladoc Health suddenly became a darling on Wall Street. The
In this article MDLZ LEN TSLA SAVE VLA-FR K Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Kellogg (K) – Kellogg jumped 8.1% in premarket trading after announcing plans to split into three separate public companies. One entity will comprise the snack and international cereal businesses, another the U.S. cereal business and the third
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock cannot find its footing, and keeps setting lower-lows. This has left original investors with a lot of pain from the IPO day. The relief to those “bag-holders” will not likely come for years if at all. However, this doesn’t mean that RIVN stock is not worth investing in because the company is
Investors often seek out income stocks to hold forever, counting on the income to make up for a rocky market. The stock market’s steep drop incited panic, pressuring wary investors to sell the good companies along with the bad. Patient investors should take advantage of the market’s panic selling by scooping up income stocks at
Gamestop (NYSE:GME) stock staged a massive surge in March that fell away in April. This recent 43% spike likely could be the same. Investors should remain careful as the stock can cool off significantly in the coming weeks. The recent spike was likely due to hype, and investors will likely start taking profits as the
A common size financial statement displays line items as a percentage of one selected or common figure. Creating common size financial statements makes it easier to analyze a company over time and compare it with its peers. Using common size financial statements helps you spot trends that a raw financial statement may not uncover. All
Despite a flurry of macroeconomic pressures, Wall Street analysts still feel very bullish about the stocks they cover. That’s according to FactSet’s senior earnings analyst, John Butters, who noted that the number of buy ratings on stocks remains “unusually high,” despite broader-market concerns about inflation, interest rate hikes, the war in Ukraine, falling stock prices
Mauricio Bartolomeo & Adam Reeds join Preston Pysh for a conversation about Bitcoin loans and Real Estate. Mauricio and Adam own a company called Ledn which services Bitcoin lending and borrowing. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:10 – How Mauricio and Adam First Met 0:01:34 – Mauricio’s Experience With Hyperinflation in Venezuela.
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock represents an upstart EV manufacturer with a lot of upside but also having a rough 2022. The company is young, so it remains too early to judge much with any certainty. But understanding its products and the goals it will need to achieve will allow contrarians to establish metrics by which they
With its roots tracing back to the late 19th century, the best coal stocks to buy may not seem like a relevant topic today. However, geopolitical conflicts and unprecedented economic undercurrents have forced the sector into the limelight. Primarily, Russia’s reckless invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent U.S.-led sanctions have effectively shelved global energy resources.
Although the political winds have long attempted to fade out oil stocks to buy, this sector is back with a vengeance, first due to its relevance and second because they tend to pay solid dividends. However, not all hydrocarbon companies are equal, with some paying out more yield than others. Here then are nine companies
Source: Pixel B / Shutterstock.com 3D printing startup Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM) has gotten itself into a jam. The firm previously raised hundreds of millions of dollars from well-known investors including Google Ventures (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL) and Ford Motor (NYSE:F). However, Desktop Metal has struggled to commercialize its technology, and the value of DM stock has collapsed 82%
Most Americans probably consider inflation in the short term when they go to the grocery store to buy food or fill up their vehicle with fuel. Not only does inflation affect the prices of consumer goods in the short-term, but inflation must also be considered when planning for costs in the future. On an individual
Moving to Utah was a no-brainer for Leola Broussard. Broussard, who previously rented a home from a friend in the pricey Stanford-Palo Alto neighborhood, told MarketWatch of the prices there, “It’s just totally outrageous.” Over the last two years of the pandemic, many Americans like Broussard have flocked to Utah, seeking bigger living spaces and
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is down roughly 38% year-to-date. With interest rate hikes set to continue and the economy seemingly on edge that would seem to imply Tesla share prices ought to fall further, right? I’m not so sure because I see multiple signs that indicate reason for optimism. Ticker Company Current Price TSLA Tesla, Inc.
In May 2022, Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) plunged from $30 to the low $20s. It fell again during the technology wreck sell-off this month. Investors abandoned LYFT stock when Uber’s (NYSE:UBER) Chief Executive Officer said it would cut costs and limit staff hiring. Lyft and Uber are among the 2021 winners when countries lifted the pandemic lockdown.
With the market rattled from various negative events colliding, it’s time to get whatever you can from the market with high-yield dividend stocks to buy. Essentially, waiting for growth-centric names to provide robust capital gains might be a fool’s errand in this ecosystem. Instead, your attention should be directed to businesses that have the earnings
Given its performance in recent weeks, you may think Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM) is making a comeback. On May 10, DM stock fell a staggering 61.1%, but in the weeks that followed, it experienced an epic bounce back. Shares in the additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) play nearly doubled in price. However, it’s becoming more clear