Traders hoped online gaming company Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) would help transform the industry. However, Skillz has failed to take off as management had planned, and SKLZ stock has imploded over the past year. Shares are down more than 85% over the past 12 months. Trading interest remains high however; on Thursday, the stock popped 15% on
Every generation has had its share of successful young entrepreneurs, from agriculturalist Eliza Lucas Pinckney (1800s) to Apple founder Steve Jobs (1900s). Now, it’s the turn of Generation Z, born 1997 to 2012—who range in age from 10 to 25—to make their own income in innovative ways. For many of these bright stars, that means
The blood moon rises once again. Sky watchers in the eastern half of the U.S. are in for a treat this weekend thanks to a perfect storm of celestial events. May’s full “Flower Moon” will undergo a total lunar eclipse as it passes through the Earth’s shadow overnight Sunday into Monday on May 15 and
Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), the new entertainment giant formed on April 8 from the combination of Discovery Inc. and WarnerMedia, is set to become the second-largest media player by revenue after Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). Since the merger, WBD stock has dropped faster than the equity markets in general, losing more than 30% year-to-date, but it is rebounding
In this article COIN RBLX PRGO DNUT WEN Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Wendy’s (WEN) –Wendy’s reported adjusted profit of 17 cents per share, 1 cent below estimates, with revenue and same-store sales also missing analyst forecasts. The restaurant chain is seeing a negative impact from higher costs for supplies and
Financial technology (fintech) stocks are staging a massive rally during Friday’s midday trading. The rally was strong enough to reverse some of the more recent losses suffered by the sector. One of the strongest stocks in this rally is SoFi technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). SOFI stock is up 18% today as of this writing. Keep in mind
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) was so close to hitting gold, but the delay in FDA approval for its Covid-19 vaccine has taken the life out of this stock, leaving a lot of investors wondering — what’s next? After reporting its first-quarter results, NVAX stock dipped 20% and hit $43. Despite making the right moves and filing for
Buy now, pay later is an increasingly popular way for consumers to shop online or in stores. According to one survey, 39% of consumers have used these short-term, point-of-sale installment loans at some point. Klarna is one of several online platforms that provide this type of financing. Founded in Sweden in 2005, the company now
Markets are pointing higher for Friday, but it’s been a rough few days, with the S&P 500 facing a six-week losing streak, its longest in a decade. With a war raging in Europe, surging prices all over and uncertainty over what central banks can do about it, investors may not get that traditional lazy, hazy
By now, Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) investors know the story. SPOT stock is down 65% from its 52-week high; 55% in 2022 and 25% in the last month. It’s fair to say that taking profits from a stock that jumped 149% from its pandemic low is expected. However, the sell-off is now starting to look overdone. But
In this article TWTR AFRM HOOD TOST MSTR Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Twitter (TWTR) – Twitter tumbled 14.6% in premarket trading after Elon Musk tweeted that his deal to buy the company was “temporarily” on hold, as he awaits details on the number of fake and spam accounts on the
The SEC fined Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) for failing to inform investors about the impact of crypto mining on its business. NVDA stock dropped on the news, which was announced on May 6. Investors should ignore the implications (for reasons I will explain), and view this as a sale in Nvidia stock. Source: Pe3k / Shutterstock.com
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stock is up for 2022 in a down market Credit goes to its medical devices and anti-cancer drug Darzalex JNJ’s dividend has been rising for six decades, making it a safe stock to own Source: Alexander Tolstykh / Shutterstock.com While bears have savaged many of the stock market’s biggest names in
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) shares closed down again on Wednesday, nearing $75. This is the latest in a series of new low closes in 2022 for PYPL stock and it is now trading at levels not seen since 2018. PayPal stock is cheap and that may tempt investors, but they should pass because things are
A company’s dividend payout ratio gives investors an idea of how much money it returns to its shareholders compared to how much it keeps on hand to reinvest in growth, pay off debt, or add to cash reserves. This ratio is easily calculated using the figures found at the bottom of a company’s income statement. It differs from the
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J.C. Penney Company (JCP) is one of America’s oldest retailers but it’s hit a rough patch the last few years. Tracey Ryniec and David Bartosiak, Stock Strategists at Zacks Investment Research, discuss whether the company is in a turnaround and if it will survive. J.C. Penney has had a management problem for several years. New
Big box retailers and department stores take center stage and report earnings next week. The biggest retailers in the world are lined up to issue their results for the first quarter (Q1) of this year. Could the results sway jittery markets? Strong earnings from major companies have not managed to pull stock markets out of
In this article TWTR AFRM HOOD Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Twitter — Shares of the social media platform slid 8% after Elon Musk said his take-private deal is on hold until he receives more information about how many fake accounts
Here are seven asset classes, including stocks in different industries, that could offer shelter during a bear market Blue chip companies are those that investors have typically known for decades. Worldwide spending on healthcare should continue to grow during the decade. Prices of commodities are expected to remain at historically high levels by the end