European stocks rose modestly on Friday, as investors kept watch on the fast spreading delta variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and absorbed a fresh batch of earnings. U.S. stock futures were steady ahead of retail sales data. The Stoxx Europe 600 index SXXP, +0.19% rose 0.2% to 452.21, with similar gains for the
A Falcon 9 rocket booster lands after launching the company’s Transporter-2 rideshare mission on June 30, 2021. SpaceX Private investment in space companies hit $4.5 billion in the second quarter, a record for the sector, according to a report on Wednesday by New York-based firm Space Capital. “This was the largest quarter on record for
IBM (NYSE:IBM) will report its second-quarter earnings on July 19. Expect the stock to rise if it produces earnings like those from Q1. I wrote about this last month and estimated that IBM stock was worth 25% more, or $183 per share. Source: shutterstock.com/LCV As of July 14, IBM stock was $139.82 per share, so
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) shares got fizzy this week as earnings crushed estimates, which is good news for anyone investing in PEP stock. Source: suriyachan / Shutterstock.com Pepsi earned $2.37 billion, $1.70 per share, on revenue of $19.2 billion for the three months ending in June. Earnings were 19 cents per share ahead of estimates, and revenue
I first invested in Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock back in late 2015 at a price of $68 per share. Source: Nopparat Khokthong / Shutterstock.com At the time, my thesis was extremely simple. E-commerce is the future of retail. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the e-commerce leader in the U.S. market. AMZN stock has been an incredible long-term investment.
A put is a strategy traders or investors may use to generate income or buy stocks at a reduced price. When writing a put, the writer agrees to buy the underlying stock at the strike price if the contract is exercised. Writing, in this case, means selling a put contract in order to open a position. And in exchange for
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock popped nearly 3% in early morning trading on Jul. 15. The leap came after the video-streaming leviathan solidified its plans to enter the video-game space. Specifically, Netflix announced its pick for vice president of video game development, Mike Verdu — formerly of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB). This is undoubtedly exciting
Hi there, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Why people are having trouble turning their second homes into dream homes Think you can turn your second home into your dream home? Think again. A shortage of labor, lumber and other materials is prolonging renovations and inflating prices. Read More This city has the most expensive
In this article CLNE CLOVW GME AMC Pedestrians pass in front of an AMC theater in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC The price of AMC Entertainment stock has been cut in half from its peak amid a big rout in meme stocks this month as the reality of bubble-like rallies and failing businesses started
In this article LB Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Bank of America (BAC) – Bank of America shares slid 2.2% in the premarket after it reported a quarterly profit of $1.03 per share, including a one-time tax benefit. The consensus estimate was 77 cents. The bank’s revenue came in below Wall
Focusing on additive manufacturing (AM) of electronics, Nano Dimension (NASDAQ:NNDM) specializes in fast prototyping capabilities, helping client companies meet tight production deadlines while delivering cost savings. What’s more, NNDM stock is actually fundamentally relevant without the social media furor surrounding it. Still, an extra tailwind never hurt. Source: Spyro the Dragon / Shutterstock.com In this
With meme stocks starting to tumble and Wall Street becoming much more skeptical about Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV), the outlook of CLOV stock has deteriorated meaningfully in recent weeks. Source: Shutterstock Meanwhile, Clover’s claims to be a high-tech disruptor are questionable, and the company continues to face Securites and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice probes,
Who Enforces GAAP? Responsibility for enforcement and shaping of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) falls to two organizations: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has the authority under securities law to both set and enforce accounting standards, while the FASB, an independent non-governmental body tasked by the
I have to admit, you have to admit – almost anyone with hope for a Rust Belt recovery would have to admit – that the story of Lordstown Motors Group (NASDAQ:RIDE) and RIDE stock warmed the heart. What a promise for the Heartland! All signs pointed to success for the effort, which promised to convert a
European stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as oil prices dropped and investors weighed up a slowing of growth in China. U.S. equity futures were mixed as investors mulled dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Stoxx Europe 600 index SXXP, -0.15% fell 0.3% to 459.30, the German DAX DAX, -0.49% dropped 0.6% and
The chairman and CEO of the world’s largest asset manager told CNBC on Wednesday that he worries about a “silent crisis of retirement,” citing global monetary policies that create disincentives for savers. “Unquestionably, as central banks keep rates low, or negative in Europe, the savers are getting slammed,” BlackRock co-founder Larry Fink said on “Squawk
A pint of Oatly brand ice cream is arranged for a photograph in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bank of America — Shares of the banking giant fell 3.7% after reporting quarterly
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) is doing all the right things, and its stock is responding positively. In June, the price of NIO stock rose 25% to $53.20 as the company reported one positive development after another. Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com This was a welcome turnaround for the Shanghai-based company’s stock after months
With the stock-trading paradigm supposedly having shifted because of the novel coronavirus, fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) specialist Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) looks awfully enticing. From its peak 2021 closing price of $73.18, PLUG stock is now down more than 60%. Of course, in this day and age of social media, such a decline represents about as
What Is the Difference Between the Different Cost Types? Fixed costs, total fixed costs, and variable costs all sound similar, but there are significant differences between the three. The main difference is that fixed costs do not account for the number of goods or services a company produces while variable costs and total fixed costs