Source: wutzkohphoto / Shutterstock.com Once a high-growth stock, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is going through a difficult period. After losing subscribers, it has a lot to work on. Consequently, NFLX stock has seen a massive dip over the past six months. The stock was once as high as $700 and is now down to $195. It lost
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) buy shares of a number of stocks on behalf of their investors, and when those stocks pay dividends, the money is passed along to the investor. Most ETFs pay out these dividends quarterly on a pro-rata basis. That is, the payments will be based on the number of shares the investor owns.
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News reports suggest Electronic Arts (EA) is actively shopping itself. That said, Amazon (AMZN) is considered a potential buyer. It’s another reason investors ought to consider AMZN stock. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly one of several massive businesses interested in buying Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), the creator of video game franchises such
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In this article BIG ADSK ULTA Ulta Beauty store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Ulta Beauty — The beauty retailer surged 10% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue. Ulta Beauty also shared a better-than-expected outlook for the full year. American Eagle — The stock dropped 4.2%
In times of market volatility, investors should pay close attention to Warren Buffett stocks that may offer investment opportunities. Amazon (AMZN): Hiccup in Q1 results and market headwinds have created a better buying opportunity. American Express (AXP): As the world begins to normalize and spend more, the financial giant could be on track for a big
It’s a good time to look for retirement stocks, and these seven are good, reliable choices. Alico (ALCO) has a compelling but unusual business as a holding company for agribusiness and land management assets. BCB Bancorp (BCBP) is a regional bank headquartered in New Jersey that will benefit from wider margins and continued growth. Global
Source: Shutterstock If you’re into tech stocks — or if you tried to buy a car or computer anytime recently — you’ve heard about the semiconductor chip shortage that helped push prices higher. But as an investor, you need to start thinking about what’s next — the coming chip glut — and how that will
We can’t prevent the unexpected from happening, but sometimes we can protect ourselves and our families from the worst of the financial fallout. Many types of insurance are available, but nobody wants to spend more than they really need to. Selecting the right type and amount of insurance must always be based on your specific
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Source: YuniqueB / Shutterstock.com Shares of ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) stock could use some juice. The stock of the company that makes electric vehicle charging stations is down nearly 40% this year, bringing its losses over the past six months to 55%. At $11.8 per share, CHPT stock is now 77% below its all-time high of
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, May 6, 2022. Source: NYSE Stocks could carry the momentum of this latest rally into next week as investors look ahead to Friday’s jobs report. All three major indices were on track Friday afternoon to score big gains for the week, each rising higher than 5%. Both the
Down nearly 70% in the past year, can PayPal’s (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock recover? Technology stocks have been crushed this year as investors stampede out of the asset class and head for safe havens ranging from consumer staple stocks to bonds and gold. And among technology stocks, shares of financial technology (fintech) companies have been singled out
You can rely on these dividend stocks to pay you even in the bad times. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA): This pharmacy retailer pays a reliable quarterly dividend. Chevron (CVX): One of the best-yielding energy stocks and a Warren Buffett favorite. Lumen (LUMN): Investors will be hard pressed to find a bigger dividend payment than Lumen’s
There’s reason to be optimistic about Disney’s (DIS) long-term prospects, including strong earnings. DIS stock continues to fall amid broader market volatility. Disney is also mired in a political battle with the State of Florida that is adding to the pressure on the company’s share price. Source: VIAVAL TOURS / Shutterstock Could things get any
What Are Hedge Funds? Hedge funds are alternative investments. Just like mutual funds, they use pooled capital to make investments in liquid assets. Hedge fund managers typically identify market opportunities to generate returns for their investors using highly aggressive investment strategies. This makes these funds far riskier than mutual funds and other traditional investment vehicles.
Scattered outbreaks of monkeypox cases have been raising alarm, and there are plenty of questions about how people can protect themselves. More than 250 cases of monkeypox were detected across 16 countries as of May 22, according to the World Health Organization. Dozens more are still under review, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) was created on Apr. 8 out of a merger between cable TV titan Discovery and WarnerMedia, the former entertainment division of AT&T (NYSE:T). The initial excitement surrounding the merger has cooled down quite a bit. Part of the reason WBD stock is down has something to do with the
In this article BABA MDT WSM NTNX KHC DLTR SNOW AVGO LULU NVDA DG TWTR M A Lululemon sign hangs in front of their store at the Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets shopping mall on November 17, 2019 in Central Valley, New York. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Check out the companies making