Folks who know me will tell you that I’m not just an “innovation investor” – I’m an “innovation guy.” That is, I don’t just invest in innovative stocks to make a lot of money. I also use innovative new services and products every single day to make my life better. I, quite literally, live and
Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA) stock is in a tailspin after a lab denied it had prepared recent results for the biotech’s experimental Alzheimer’s disease treatment. Source: pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Following the news, Cassava shares fell approximately 50%, eliminating roughly $2.4 billion of value over three trading days. The rejection contradicts a statement from Cassava that Quanterix
Are Private Companies’ Financials Public? In short, not in the United States. While many may speculate about the business revenue or look for financial statements of private companies, typically they will find this to be difficult. As the name implies, a private company is not required to disclose financial information to the public. Privately-owned companies include
It’s been a little more than three weeks since Zomedica (NYSEAMERICAN:ZOM) reported its Q2 results. Despite reasonably healthy sales, ZOM stock gained just 14% from Aug. 11 through the end of the month. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com Another InvestorPlace columnist, Ian Bezek, recently argued that Zomedica needs to raise its revenues considerably before investors
Buckle up. It’s time to binge again. September is absolutely packed with streaming offerings, with new seasons of beloved fan favorites and an impressive slate of eagerly anticipated newcomers. And, for those on a budget, here’s the highlight: The best of the bunch can be had for a very reasonable $25 in total, across three
Air travelers wait in the ride share lot near a sign for Uber at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ambarella — Shares of the semiconductor company surged 20% after Ambarella beat expectations on
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock could trade in the $100 billion market capitalization range like BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) or Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA). Except, unlike those companies, Novavax has not yet delivered. Source: Ascannio/Shutterstock.com It might be among the most-watched firms that did not yet bring a Covid-19 vaccine to market. Chances are low that it will slump like Altimmune
Chinese tech stocks have been having a dreadful summer. The cause of the selling is clear: Beijing is making major power moves. A month ago, China shocked investors by declaring that its for-profit education industry would no longer be allowed to operate. Education firms will need to transition to non-profit roles or shut down services
On Sept. 21, 2021, Investopedia, in partnership with another member of the Dotdash online publishing family, Verywell, is set to host a unique virtual conference: “Your Money, Your Health.” This conference will help financial advisors coach clients on the great financial reset, equip investors with smart insights now, and provide you with the most reliable
I have been wrong on Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) thus far. I kept expecting the “Dogs of the Dow” theory to come into play, where underperforming, high-quality tech stocks would fetch a bid. For BABA stock — and others, like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) until very recently — that hasn’t panned out too well. Source: BigTunaOnline / Shutterstock.com
Barron’s GameStop, Moderna, Home Depot, Kroger, and Other Stocks to Watch This Week GameStop, Lululemon, Kroger, Analog Devices, Moderna, Danaher, and Home Depot report earnings or host investor days this week. Plus, inflation data and the Fed’s beige book. Sep. 5, 2021 at 10:43 a.m. ET by Barron’s
A dog sits in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during Chewy Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York, U.S., on Friday, June 14, 2019. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Five Below — The retail stock tumbled more than 10% after the
Timing a market bottom is a notoriously difficult thing to do. So, I won’t claim that now is the definitive time to invest in Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock. Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com However, pundits have to admit that the case for maximizing returns by buying low looks very near. The truth is that Alibaba
Investors were already selling Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) stock before the company posted quarterly earnings results on Aug. 3. Source: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com After the report, SKLZ stock slumped further. Clearly there is something the market does not like about this electronic gaming and multimedia firm. At these levels, investors might think the stock has less risk and more
A checking account is a useful tool for paying bills and covering expenses when using a debit card. Thanks to online and mobile banking, it’s easier than ever to track debit and credit transactions. But how often should you monitor your checking account? According to a Lexington Law survey, 36% of Americans say they review
Support.com (NASDAQ:SPRT) holds its special meeting on Sept. 10 to vote on its merger with Greenridge Generation Holdings. The merger’s acceptance requires that more than 50% of owners of SPRT stock vote to approve the deal. Source: Shutterstock.com The two parties announced their merger on March 22. The day before the merger announcement, SPRT closed
Many people enter retirement with the plan to relax — and that’s a normal, natural approach to this next phase of life — but they should maintain or even add to their skills after they’ve left the workforce. Retirement Tip of the Week: Whether you’re already retired, a short time away from retiring or have
Visitors crowd around the Nvidia booth at the 2016 China Digital Entertainment Expo, known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai. STR | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Didi Global — Shares of the Chinese ride-hailing giant climbed 3%, on pace for double-digit gains on the week amid a Bloomberg
Oil prices pushed past $70 for the first time in a month in late-day trading Thursday. The rally is breathing new life into the energy sector, which is up 2.5% at this writing. For the past quarter, energy stocks have been lagging the broader market, so shareholders are cheering the newfound strength. To celebrate the
On Sept. 1, Zoom Video (NASDAQ:ZM) stock was executing a “dead cat bounce.” As in, even a dead cat will bounce if thrown from high enough up. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com After reporting “disappointing” results, net income of $317 million, $1.04 per share, on revenue of $1.02 billion, up 54% year over year, the