If you only read the headlines and watch the primetime news channels, you might think that the market was down bigtime this week. Let me bring you back to reality … Source: Shutterstock The exact opposite is true. The three major stock indices hit all-time highs even in the face of a historic week for
The stock market is off to a strong start in 2021, after robust gains last year despite the coronavirus pandemic. According to CNBC’s Jim Cramer, one reason for the continued rally in equities is, simply, a lack of people willing to sell. “There’s not enough stocks to go around,” Cramer said on “Squawk Box.” “The
US President-Elect Joe Biden delivers remarks before the holiday at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on December 22, 2020. Alex Edelman | AFP | Getty Images Stocks and taxes: what’s going to happen? The Democrats’ control of Congress has shone a new spotlight on Biden’s tax proposals, particularly those that would affect stocks and bonds. While
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE. NYSE Markets will stay laser-focused on the prospect for more fiscal stimulus in the busy week ahead. Politics and politicians are likely to continue dominating the headlines, as Democrats seek President Donald Trump’s removal after a mob of his followers took over the Capitol Building on Wednesday.
Taking a look at the balance sheet of the Federal Reserve, or for that matter, any central bank, is like seeing the eighth wonder of the world. Unlike any other business enterprise, the Fed can expand its balance sheet by printing as many dollar bills as it wants. It’s like creating winds merely by waving
Aircraft-maker Boeing (NYSE:BA) has been one of the juggernauts of the American and worldwide aviation industry. However, the past few years have been tough for the company due to its short-sighted management and the debacle of the 737 MAX plane. Source: Marco Menezes / Shutterstock.com Adding to its woes, the novel-coronavirus pandemic damaged the world’s
Despite a global pandemic, many marijuana stocks saw a strong rally in 2020 with demand for cannabis on the rise. Some dispensaries were even deemed an essential business during the widespread lockdowns. As the strong momentum of the cannabis sector carries into the new year, investors are hoping for some big gains. The growth of
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) looks like a good name for longer-term, more conservative investors. PFE stock looks poised to perform fairly well over the next three or four years. Source: Manuel Esteban / Shutterstock.com Shares are trading at a relatively low valuation, and there are multiple promising drugs and vaccines in Pfizer’s pipeline. Plus, the company is
The biggest thing that’s changed since I wrote about Hyliion Holdings (NYSE:HYLN) in November is that the electric vehicle (EV) bubble has begun to lose a little air. However HYLN stock was punished more than most. That’s not a surprise. It was getting very crowded in the EV sector. Source: Shutterstock Furthermore, Hyliion was entering
Chamath Palihapitiya speaking at the 23rd Annual Sohn Investment Conference in New York City on April 23, 2018. Heidi Gutman | CNBC Online finance start-up SoFi is set to go public by merging with a blank-check company run by venture capital investor Chamath Palihapitiya, the companies announced Wednesday. The merger with Palihapitiya’s SPAC, Social Capital
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) – The housewares retailer reported quarterly profit of 8 cents per share, short of the 19 cents a share consensus estimate. Revenue also fell short of forecasts, hurt by a steep drop in store traffic and higher freight
Republican Vice President Mike Pence debated Democratic Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, but has largely kept a low profile during the Trump administration. To help understand the man who has been a heartbeat away from the presidency for four years, here are five things you should know about Pence,
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) is facing tough competition. What’s more, the company is still not conveying any concrete points that differentiate its upcoming Ocean SUV. Because of that, I remain bearish on Fisker stock. Moreover, I’m less than thrilled with the automaker’s partnership with Magna (NYSE:MGA) as well as the fact that shares continue to trade at
Before we discuss the opportunity in Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock, we should spend a few minutes describing the landscape. The macroeconomic conditions are pretty bad, yet somehow the equity indices won’t stop making highs. The small caps exploded up 4% earlier this week in spite of a lot of negative headline littering the news feeds. That said,
Dividend stocks are very appealing to investors, for good reason. Growth stocks tend to make the headlines — with the 2020 pandemic, shareholders in key areas like vaccine development and working from home technology saw triple-digit gains. In contrast, dividend stocks don’t have the same degree of frenzy. Owning shares in companies that offer regular
When gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in the 1850s, thousands upon thousands of people rushed to California hoping to strike it rich. Source: Shutterstock Some got lucky and did. Most did not. A few very smart folks made their fortunes another way — by selling basic goods to the miners. You may not have
Chamath Palihapitiya speaking at the 2017 Delivering Alpha conference in New York on Sept. 12, 2017. David A. Grogan | CNBC Consumers have been sitting at home for months and months, and without typical things to spend money on, assets in bank accounts are growing. And that is a positive sign for stocks, according to
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Despite the chaos at the Capitol, the S&P 500 closed Wednesday at a new high, which baffled some observers. “I think most feel this [the Washington protests] is more of a one-off situation, that this as an isolated event as opposed to some
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a closed restaurant as snow falls in New York, on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images December’s job growth likely slowed dramatically from November’s pace and could even be negative, as businesses and consumers responded to the spreading coronavirus. Economists expect 50,000
Homeowners insurance is designed to cover you against various types of damage, but you may be wondering whether that includes mold. It’s a good question to ask, particularly if you’re purchasing an older home and want to avoid any potentially costly surprises. The answer isn’t always clear-cut. “Generally, standard homeowners insurance policies can cover mold