Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: AstraZeneca (AZN) – AstraZeneca is likely to run a new global trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, according to CEO Pascal Soriot. He told Bloomberg News that the drugmaker may launch a fresh study testing the vaccine at a lower dosage, rather than
Rules for Roth IRAs You can contribute to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) no matter how high your income. There are income limits, though, for contributing to Roth IRA accounts. Money saved in Roth retirement accounts is post-tax income. That is, income taxes are owed for the year in which the money is paid
If this month’s earth-shattering vaccine news from Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) has you thinking about buying the stock because it’s destined for monster gains – think again. PFE stock is not a growth play. Source: Manuel Esteban / Shutterstock.com It’s a cash-flow vehicle. But don’t take my word for it. Let the market be your guide. The
Perhaps the most powerful representation of the novel coronavirus pandemic’s destructiveness came from the oil market. Earlier this year, prices for barrels of crude dipped into negative territory – it made more sense to pay not to take delivery, which of course made no sense at all. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
Boeing (NYSE:BA) received good news on Nov. 18 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). And this update has provided a recent jump in Boeing stock. Source: Alex JW Robinson / Shutterstock.com Subject to final approval the FAA published an Airworthiness Directive that paves the way for the 737 Max jetliner to return to commercial service. That
NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is clearly on a warpath to acquire or merge with another utility as news emerged recently about a recent bid. If successful, one effect this will have will be to justify the high valuation of NEE stock. Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com Investors should take note of this situation, as I pointed out
The PayPal application can be seen on a mobile phone. Felix Kästle | picture alliance | Getty Images Fintech companies are helping fuel demand for bitcoin as they open the floodgates for millions of people to trade it. By one firm’s analysis, PayPal and Square clients have been buying the majority of the new bitcoin
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE The Dow Jones Industrial average’s rally through 30,000 could draw in sidelined cash and broaden market leadership, as investors bet on financials and other underperformers in addition to technology shares. The Dow rode to 30,000 from 20,000 with a big lift from technology.
A margin account lets you leverage your buying power and buy more stocks than you could with your available cash by taking on a loan from your broker. The stocks purchased themselves are then held as collateral by the brokerage firm. The brokerage firm and the investor must follow many rules when buying securities on margin. The
Shares of Merck (NYSE:MRK) stock remain 12% below where they started the year, while the value of other drug companies have soared. Source: Atmosphere1 / Shutterstock.com While Merck is one of the most respected drug makers out there, it was seen to be behind the curve when it comes to the novel coronavirus. It is
I have to hand it to the management of fossil-fuel giant Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM). Despite all of the issues plaguing the energy sector, Exxon Mobil’s executives seem committed to maintaining the high dividend yield of XOM stock. Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Is this commendable or just stubborn? That’s a legitimate question as the onset of
Shares of edge cloud platform provider Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) are down 10.3% in the past two months. Fastly stock was down a massive 32.2% in October on the back of its lackluster third-quarter financial results. Many investors sensed a golden buying opportunity for the stock, criticized for being overvalued. However, when you dig into Fastly’s core
The mere mention of electric vehicles is well, electrifying. The sector, and other related stocks like Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) show no signs of slowing down. Source: Carrie Fereday / Shutterstock.com Over the last few weeks alone: Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) ran from a July low of $187.43 to $528 Nio (NYSE:NIO) ran from $6.80 to $56 Workhorse
SpaceX prototype rocket Starship SN8 stands on the company’s launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas before an engine test. @LabPadre SpaceX is aiming to launch its latest Starship rocket prototype as early as “next week,” CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, in what would be the company’s most ambitious flight test of the rocket to date.
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Deere — Shares of the equipment maker slipped more than 1% despite the company betting top and bottom line estimates during the fourth quarter. Deere earned $2.39 per share during the period, ahead of the $1.49 expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. The company said in
Today’s seesaw markets can be worrisome to investors saving for retirement. Watching account values rise and fall can cause you to feel anxious about your simplified employee pension (SEP) plan. However, your SEP has more advantages than disadvantages, even during times of market volatility. Key Takeaways A simplified employee pension (SEP) is a type of individual retirement
It was a quiet session on Wednesday, the last full day of trading this week. Remember, the stock market is closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving and only open for a partial session on Friday. Let’s look at a few top stock trades moving today. Top Stock Trades for Tomorrow No. 1: Nikola (NKLA) Investors already
The world has been paralyzed by fear of Covid-19 since March, as case numbers continue to climb. The decimation on Wall Street once the quarantine started was also extremely harsh, but by contrast, brief; the pain in equities lasted but for a blink. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) stock fell 30% before bottoming out in March. And then,
Tech stocks have the potential to deliver spectacular returns. Even older companies that fall to the wayside can release a new product that turns out to be a game changer. Investors won’t easily forget about about the once-struggling PC maker that went on to release the iPod and iPhone — becoming America’s first $2 trillion
The artificial intelligence (AI) market is rapidly growing in North America and the world. The novel coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated the need for AI leading to explosive growth rates. That makes AI stocks excellent prospects for any portfolio. With the industry projected to exceed $200 billion by 2026, you would want to gain exposure