The world today is a lot different than it was 20 years ago. Laws have changed. Presidents have changed. Sports teams have changed. Lots has changed. But the most important of these changes has been the global takeover of technology. Twenty years ago, you worked by going to the office and writing things down on
As the 2020 coronavirus lockdowns ground America to a halt, a few early prognostications rang out. “New York is dead,” one pundit declared. “Are we going to work from home forever?” asked the New York Times. And plenty of publications, this one included, predicted that business travel would never go back to what it once
Elon Musk’s SpaceX revealed new details about plans for the next-generation of satellites in its Starlink internet system in federal filings on Wednesday, including that the company intends to use its massive Starship rocket as the primary vehicle to deliver the spacecraft to orbit. SpaceX filed an amendment with the Federal Communications Commission that included
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 19, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The markets: it’s August, but it’s also covid. Normal August trading flows are being greatly complicated by the delta variant. A third but still important complication: increasingly authoritarian action in China is
Today we’re going to talk about vertical spreads vs iron condors. Are spreads better than iron condors, in terms of risk? Considering that an iron condor could lose money in both directions, whereas a spread can only lose money in one direction, so what is the better strategy? In this video I’ll give you my
Gold mining ETFs are leveraged plays on the price of gold. Here is what investors need to know. VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/GDX/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/RING/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Sprott Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SGDM/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Van Eck Funds International Investments Fund: https://www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-fund/quote/INIVX?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Newport Mining: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/NEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Barrick Gold: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOLD?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Agnico Eagle Mines: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Kirkland Lake:
For the quarter ending May 1, 2021, GameStop (NYSE:GME) was able to reduce its total store count by 12% year-over-year (YoY), according to its first-quarter earnings release. As a result, the company’s losses fell from $165.1 million or $2.65 per share last year to just $66.8 million or $1.01 per share this quarter. This is
In this article NVDA BJ KSS VSCO BBWI The Macy’s Inc. logo is displayed on a monitor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Macy’s — The retail giant saw
While the pandemic meant a setback for a number of sectors, digitalization grew apace — increasing the need for software and cloud services. In turn, the demand for cloud computing industry should grow further as more businesses adapt to work-from-home. And thus, software and cloud stocks should be hot options for investors. Overall, shares of
As a property owner in the United States, then you’re no stranger to the concept of property taxes. Largely considered a necessity at the local and county level to keep operations running, these taxes most commonly deal with real estate. Though it’s everyone’s responsibility to pay their share of taxes, there are legal methods that
No matter what business it’s been in — smartphones, enterprise software, messaging or embedded automotive software — BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:BB) has worked hard to craft an identity around security. However, BB stock was in the headlines on Tuesday when it was announced that a security flaw had been found in its QNX software. Source: Shutterstock
Mortgage rates resisted the temptation to move upward after hitting the highest level in months a week ago. But research suggests that many households won’t manage to take advantage of the potential savings the low-rate environment represents. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.86% for the week ending Aug. 19, down one basis point from the
A pedestrian passes in front of a Charles Schwab Corp. bank branch in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Christopher Dilts | Bloomberg | Getty Images Brokerage Charles Schwab is giving most of its employees a special 5% pay raise as record stock market levels propel the industry’s earnings. CEO Walt Bettinger said Thursday in a press release
The U.S. infrastructure bill has been passed by the Senate. Will this initiative give ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) stock a boost? I wouldn’t really count on it. Sure, EV charging companies, including ChargePoint, stand to benefit greatly from this bill. The legislation could give early-stage companies in this industry a shot in the arm as they grow into
In this article HOOD BJ WOOF TPR KSS M Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Macy’s (M) – The retailer reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, well above the 19 cents consensus estimate, with revenue also above forecasts. Macy’s reported a better-than-expected increase in comparable-store sales, raised its annual sales
Investing in the biotechnology sector doesn’t have to be fraught with excessive risk. A case in point would be CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), as CRSP stock offers outstanding value in a market that’s often overpriced. CRISPR’s mission is “Creating transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases.” The company’s pipeline of therapeutic candidates address serious conditions such as sickle-cell
Does the debt from your college days seem overwhelming? You’re not alone: Student loans in the U.S. total more than $1.6 trillion. That’s second only to the size of the nation’s mortgage debt. Ironically, the burden of student loans is making it harder for college graduates to buy a home. Politicians are debating what to
Please tell me you didn’t miss it… The biggest event of the year… The single presentation that could’ve handed you the keys to scoring 30X or greater gains in the stock market over the next decade. I’m talking, of course, about our 1 to 30 Wealth Summit, which I hosted with legendary growth investor Louis
Gold futures drew some haven bids early Thursday as investors reacted to minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday that showed that monetary policy makers were on track to begin unwinding parts of their easy-money programs later this year. Minutes from the Fed’s July 27-28 meeting, underscored recent reports that point to a
This is how you can take a leap from a 9-to-5 job to a full-time trader. It doesn’t have to be a painful experience. However, you need to know some things and apply techniques that will help you make that transition as smooth as possible. #9to5 #boringjob #trading #fulltimetrader #professionaltrader #tradestocks #learntrading Posted at: https://tradersfly.com/blog/ep-144-taking-a-leap-from-a-job-to-full-time-trader/