Investors who want to own stocks in the technology sector may decide to buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the Nasdaq. When investors refer to the Nasdaq, they typically refer to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which is composed of more than 2,500 companies. Companies in this group vary widely in size and quality, including struggling
More than seven months after it made Wall Street history, GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock still manages to punch above its weight. That is, it’s still trading at a price leaps and bounds above the underlying value of its video game retailing business. Source: TY Lim / Shutterstock.com Sure, there’s the potential for its e-commerce transformation, spearheaded
It was the worst kind of paper jam. A 79-year-old toner salesman was sentenced to four years in prison for running a decades-long, multi-million dollar scam that caused tens of thousands of small businesses and charities to pay hugely inflated prices for printer cartridges. Gilbert Michaels, of West Los Angeles, was accused of utilizing boiler
With a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget resolution making their way through Congress and looking poised to pass, I believe investors are greatly underestimating the extent to which these pieces of legislation will help General Electric (NYSE:GE) and GE stock. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com GE operates through four industrial segments — Power,
Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) hoped to revolutionize the trucking industry. However, WKHS stock has turned into a total bust over the past year. Shares peaked at $42 in February, but have now fallen below $10 for a greater than 75% loss. Source: Shutterstock Workhorse is part of a broader exodus from the electric vehicle stocks. Investors
For those new to the investing game, there tends to be a lot of mystery surrounding exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While it is true that it can be dangerous to invest in any product you do not fully understand, ETFs can actually be very safe investments when used correctly. Like any investment product, there are some
Happy Labor Day, everyone! Today is all about recognizing and celebrating the workers who help make America so great – it’s about celebrating their contributions, sacrifices, and efforts. So, please, do that today. Yes, enjoy the beach. Enjoy the pool. Enjoy the last big hooray on the summer. But in the middle of all of
Belarus Jails One of Its Last Leading Dissidents for 11 Years A Minsk court found Maria Kalesnikava guilty of conspiring to seize power, creating an extremist group, and calling for actions that could damage national security, effectively silencing the last main opposition voice stil… Sep. 6, 2021 at 10:57 a.m. ET by Ann M. Simmons
In this article RUN PHIA-NL CRWD AMBA CPB PVH Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Campbell Soup (CPB) – The food producer beat top and bottom-line estimates for its latest quarter, earning an adjusted 55 cents per share and beating consensus by 7 cents. It issued a fiscal 2022 adjusted earnings outlook
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