The London Interbank Offered Rate, more commonly known as LIBOR, is one of the most widely used benchmarks for determining short-term interest rates across the world. Administered by the ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA), it stands for Intercontinental Exchange London Interbank Offered Rate. It indicates the average rate at which large banks in London can borrow
One of the big topics for the gold miners in recent weeks has been the prospect of mergers and acquisitions. Analysts predict another round of consolidation for the industry in 2021, although they aren’t looking for mega-mergers. Instead, they expect to see a continuation of the trend in 2020 that brought a larger number of
On Oct. 30, FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) closed at an even $2. Now, just over ten weeks since then, FCEL stock has rallied some 688% to $15.76. Source: Kaca Skokanova/Shutterstock Of course, the fact that FCEL has boomed so high isn’t a reason for concern on its own. I’ve discussed the danger of so-called “anchoring” bias
Shares of U.S. cannabis supplies retailer GrowGeneration (NASDAQ:GRWG) soared today after the company reported much better-than-expected preliminary fourth quarter numbers and significantly hiked its 2021 revenue guide. GRWG stock popped more than 15% on the news. Source: Shutterstock Some investors may be surprised by this big move in GRWG stock. Longtime readers of mine, though,
For months now, I’ve been showing you a certain revenue projection in order to demonstrate just how large, important, and potentially profitable the switchover to 5G communication networks will be. Source: Shutterstock Source: Shutterstock In fact, I shared it with you just recently. Here’s how I put it: “Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) estimates that 5G networks will
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach on Monday warned that bitcoin could be getting overheated after its massive run in recent months. “I don’t like bitcoin here. I don’t like things that are up on a stilt like that,” the so-called Bond King said on CNBC’s “Halftime Report.” “Bitcoin, to me, is now sort of in
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE. NYSE The quick move higher in bond yields is sending a warning about the stock market – especially growth stocks. The benchmark 10-year Treasury has moved about 20 basis points since the start of the year (1 basis point equals 0.01%), and was at 1.13% Monday. Still
So you’ve decided you want to become a certified public accountant. If you’ve taken all the undergraduate and graduate-level classes in accounting, business law, and general studies that your state requires, and have logged some work experienced (as required in all but a few states), you’re ready to take the Uniform CPA Examination. This is a
To say that that I have some concerns about Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) is an understatement. Indeed, the thought of buying KXIN stock gives me the same feeling in the pit of my stomach when I am under a lot of stress or ate something that I should have avoided. Source: lumen-digital / Shutterstock.com
When I think about Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (NYSE:SBE) two movies come to mind that support with arguments my investment thesis about SBE stock. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com The first movie is “Forrest Gump,” famous for the line, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The second is
Electric vehicle stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nio (NYSE:NIO) have been among the hottest stocks in the market. But General Motors (NYSE:GM) stock is the best way to invest in EV technology at an attractive valuation. Source: Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.com Tesla and Nio are hoping to grow into what GM is today maybe 10
Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup Canoo (NASDAQ:GOEV) began trading on Dec. 22 after completing its SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) merger with Hennessy Capital Acquisition IV. GOEV stock opened at $22.75. It has since lost 38% of its value. And that has a lot of investors paying attention. Source: Shutterstock Like many EV stocks, Canoo’s
Kevin Matras gives you his checklist for finding winning stocks. Highlighted stocks include CPX, DAN, ENTG, IVC and TWC.
The chartered financial analyst (CFA) is one of the more frequently sought after designations for investment professionals. However, becoming a CFA charter holder is not for the faint-hearted nor the uninterested. The journey to becoming a CFA charter holder is long, and it tests not only knowledge of the subject but also endurance, diligence, and
After it went public in 2019, investors largely stayed away from African e-commerce play Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) stock. But, with investors in 2020 willing to pay up for “story stocks,” shares went on a tear in the latter half of the year. But, while many have coined this Africa’s answer to e-commerce powerhouses like Amazon
Psychedelic stocks could have another “far out” year ahead. For one, the U.S. FDA supports its use, calling drugs, like psilocybin a “breakthrough therapy” in the treatment of severe depression. In fact, according to New York University, psilocybin helped produce substantial, and sustained improvements in anxiety and depression. Two, cities such as Oakland and Santa
Recently 400 employees at Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) formed a union (this was through the Communications Workers of America Local 1400). For the most part, the impact on Google stock is likely to be minimal – at least in the short-run. Keep in mind that the company has more than 260,000 employees. And of course, this
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet Robert Alexander/Getty Images Wall Street is calling for recovery, reflation and rotation this year amid continued accommodative monetary and fiscal policy, according to analysts. Among the bulls, strategists from J.P. Morgan estimate that the S&P 500 could reach 4,400, with a range of 4,200 to 4,600. “Global growth
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: UnitedHealth (UNH) – The health insurer is buying health-care technology company Change Healthcare (CHNG) for $25.75 per share in cash, compared to Change’s Tuesday close of $18.24, or $7.84 billion. UnitedHealth will combine Change Healthcare with its Optum health IT unit. Walgreens (WBA)
When they need cash, many homeowners believe that selling their house is the easiest and most convenient way to get an influx. Even homeowners in possession of other types of assets may find this strategy appealing because they may want to avoid selling taxable holdings that will generate capital gains or withdrawal penalties on early