Easily the most controversial country over the past year-and-a-half period, China is again making waves. This time, it has taken on the cryptocurrency phenomenon, banning its transactions and its mining operations. Unfortunately, that puts SOS Ltd (NYSE:SOS) stock in quite a bind. Source: Mark Agnor / Shutterstock.com Its own government is enemy No. 1. As
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) used to pay a consistent dividend and also buy back its own shares. However, for the past year and a half, since the end of 2019, it stopped returning capital to its shareholders. It’s now clear that DIS stock has not done very well as a result of this decision.
A lagging recovery in consumer spending has led economists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to cut their economic growth forecasts for the U.S. for 2021 and 2022, according to reports Sunday. In a note Sunday, a Goldman GS, +0.56% team led by Jan Hatzius forecast 2021 growth of 5.6%, down from a previous outlook of
In this article GOOGL FB PTON Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Rising oil prices, the prospect of the Federal Reserve dialing back its easy-money policy and tension among lawmakers in Washington are just a few of the factors behind the latest bout of volatility in the markets. Top analysts are sticking by these names amid the
For John Rogers, founder and lead portfolio manager for Ariel Investments, becoming a highly acclaimed investment manager is the realization of an ambition carried since he was a teenager. He started his own investment management firm within a few years of graduating from college. Ariel Investments managed $16.8 billion as of June 2021, and its
Editor’s Note: This column is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2021 contest. Eric Fry’s pick for the contest is Osisko Gold Royalties (NYSE:OR). Source: Shutterstock Since our last update in mid-July, Osisko Gold Royalties (NYSE:OR) has continued to deliver relatively forgettable returns for 2021. The stock is down 7% year-to-date, matching gold’s 7% retreat year-to-date. In other
Investors who are still holding onto shares of ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) stock should dump the stock now before there’s nothing left. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com WISH stock plummeted 28% in the last month, bringing its total decline for the year to 71%. It’s flirting with the $5 mark, which would make it a penny stock. Shareholders
Globalstar (NYSEAMERICAN:GSAT) has been on a roller coaster ride so far in 2021. GSAT stock, a satellite communications and internet-of-things (IoT) play, zoomed from 34 cents to just over $2.50 per share during February’s “meme stock” mania. Source: NicoElNino / Shutterstock.com Then, in the spring — as this trend cooled — shares dipped back to around
How would you like to earn a guaranteed 6.7% or more on your money without taking any risk? Although it sounds too good to be true, that’s exactly the opportunity that will be offered on Nov. 1. The investment? Series I savings bonds. I bonds are 30-year bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, which are available to
Some lawmakers have predicted bankruptcy for Social Security, pushing cuts in benefits or even privatization of the program to ensure its survival. What’s more, the latest (2021) annual report from the Social Security Board of Trustees suggests things have weakened with Social Security since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there might be some
In this article GM STX NCLH PLTR AYI STZ Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Constellation Brands (STZ) – The maker of beer and wine reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $2.38 per share, missing the $2.77 consensus estimate, although revenue did beat Wall Street forecasts and Constellation increased its full-year earnings outlook.
I have said this in the past and will say it again, tech stocks are hot picks and will continue to remain at the top for the rest of 2021. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has proved its worth time and again. It has enjoyed a strong couple of years and is enjoying the momentum. AMD
Hyliion Holdings Corp (NYSE:HYLN) is an electric vehicle (EV) stock that’s different. Instead of cars, Hyliion is developing technology to electrify Class 8 trucks. This is a huge potential market. As a result, HYLN stock surged last fall, with the prospect of a government push to electrify commercial transportation fleets. Source: Scharfsinn / Shutterstock.com However,
Believe it or not, the hottest hypergrowth industry in the world right now is one that not many folks on Wall Street are chatting about, and that’s the Buy Now, Pay Later market. Source: Shutterstock Buy Now, Pay Later – or BNPL – is a relatively new type of digital fintech product that allows folks
Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline Many have yet to return to the labor market, acting as a check against stronger job growth, and some who did return haven’t been able to remain in the job as the Delta variant of Covid-19 disrupted their plans. Oct. 9, 2021 at 9:20 a.m. ET by Danny Dougherty
In this article ELAN Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images Company: Elanco (ELAN) Business: Elanco is one of the largest global animal health pharmaceutical companies, developing and marketing products for both pet health and farm animals. It offers pet health disease prevention products, such as parasiticide and vaccine products that protect pets from worms,
Preston Pysh talks with BTC Sessions about why it’s important to run your own full node and what it means for instant settlement. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:34 – How BTC Sessions First Got Introduced To Bitcoin 00:06:37 – Why a Person Should Run a Full Node 00:10:41 – What Does
In a purely economic sense, inflation refers to a general increase in price levels due to an increase in the quantity of money; the growth of the money stock increases faster than the level of productivity in the economy. The exact nature of price increases is the subject of much economic debate, but the word
In this article TSLA ALLO QDEL A OTLY MNTV Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla announced it would move its corporate headquarters to Texas from California, with CEO Elon Musk noting the high cost of living and operating in California. Musk did say the company plans to increase
I’ve been pounding the table in support of Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) for a while, but by and large, my pleas have gone unheard. Lately, the price action of LCID stock has been uninspiring. Source: ggTravelDiary / Shutterstock.com Without a doubt, Lucid’s electric vehicles won’t be the cheapest on the market. They’re really only targeted toward folks