One of the relics of the global financial crisis is that the notion of long-term stocks was dead. Back then, many experts said investors needed to become more nimble going forward or risk being exposed when the next crisis hit. Thing is from the March 10, 2009, market bottom through July 10, 2020, the SPDR
James Gorman, chairman and chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley, appears on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2020. Adam Galici | Getty Images Morgan Stanley is set to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Thursday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $1.12 a
People wait on a long line to receive a food bank donation at the Barclays Center on May 15, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough in New York City. The event was organized by Food Bank for New York City and included dairy and meat items. Stephanie Keith | Getty Images Consumers went shopping in June,
A well-diversified portfolio is one that’s spread across asset classes. Within the equities segment, portfolio diversification can be in terms of high growth stocks and dividend stocks. In general, companies with robust cash flows and steady growth in dividends are from mature industries. These dividend stocks have relatively low beta and are a good defensive
The electric vehicle industry is on fire at the moment, trading at 52-week highs. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is leading the charge, but Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio‘s (NYSE:NIO) stock isn’t far behind. Source: THINK A / Shutterstock.com However, investors are asking the all-important question: is the rally over, and if so, should we wait for a
There were plenty of noteworthy moves in the market today, even if the stocks weren’t reporting earnings. With that in mind, let’s look at a few top stock trades for Friday. Top Stock Trades for Tomorrow No. 1: Canopy Growth (CGC) Canopy Growth (NYSE:CGC) continues to look better and better on the daily chart, even
On Tuesday, Boris Johnson surprised Washington by announcing a ban on all new Huawei 5G equipment after Dec. 31. Separately, Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden stated that U.K. mobile providers must remove all Huawei gear by 2027. Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), Huawei’s competitors, both jumped 3% on the news. Far more upside for Nokia stock
Warren Buffett. Gerald Miller | CNBC An off-brand move to pile into Apple shares might have been Warren Buffett’s greatest trade ever. Berkshire Hathaway‘s Apple stake — which has claimed 40% of its equity portfolio — is up a whopping $40 billion since the market bottom in March. The investment in the tech giant played a crucial role
A Tesla Model S is displayed during the London Motor and Tech Show at ExCel on May 16, 2019 in London, England. John Keeble | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Netflix — Shares of the streaming service plummeted 10% in extended trading after releasing its second-quarter financial results. Netflix reported
Utility stocks are among the most defensive of defensive stocks. One reason for this is that utility companies are highly regulated, so they have limited pricing power. That means that they are not poised for big gains, and despite (perhaps even because of) the pandemic, many investors have been looking for growth stocks. However, with
With many brick-and-mortar stores closed in recent months thanks to the novel coronavirus, shipping companies like FedEx (NYSE:FDX) are seeing increased traffic and profits. FDX stock is up 20% in the last month. Source: Antonio Gravante / Shutterstock.com But I’m not looking for this ride to last. In fact, FedEx is living on borrowed time.
If you can’t look at the screens but you’re trying to get a good order price, certain stock, or equity, this is something to consider. Let’s say McDonald’s is trading at $75, fictitiously speaking, and you’re looking to purchase it for $55 and you want to get it at a good rate. You’re willing to
Kevin Matras goes over a neutral option strategy that’s put on as a credit in your account. It is the perfect strategy during times of market uncertainty.
The Bible teaches a long list of lessons that can be applied to investing and money management. As such, many investors with strong Christian beliefs prefer to have their money managed by financial advisors who share their faith. While advisors typically do not advertise their religious beliefs for fear of narrowing their prospects and turning
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) may seem like a blurry pick when it comes to the stock market. On the one hand, the company should be a clear winner from the stay-at-home and work-from-home themes. On the other hand, Comcast stock has some theme park exposure and negative growth rates forecasts for this year. Source: Todd A. Merport
The Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Bliss cruise ship passes through John Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay, Alaska, July 11, 2019. Tim Rue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Moderna — Shares of Moderna whipsawed in extended trading after rising nearly 7% earlier Wednesday. The stock has been on
It’s perfectly fine to speculate in the cannabis market. However, we don’t want to see you throw good money at bad marijuana stocks. And some of them, unfortunately, don’t look like they’ll survive through the end of 2020. As an informed investor, it’s important to be able to recognize the signs of a troubled company
It was a bumpy morning on Wednesday, with equities gapping up, moving lower and then rebounding back on the day. With that in mind, let’s look at a few top stock trades leading the way. Top Stock Trades for Tomorrow No. 1: Moderna (MRNA) Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) surged higher on the day, but was not able
It’s a sign of the times that there aren’t many audio and video stocks left for investors to own. Global competition means many, and maybe most, electronics now come from Asia, and China in particular. Of course, that means that the domestic producers that are still around are around for a reason. And it’s because
David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galacia | CNBC Goldman Sachs is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $3.78 per share, a 35% decline from a year earlier, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $9.75