In a recent write-up, I discussed how Penn National (NASDAQ:PENN) stock isn’t the best casino play out there. But, given how shares have skyrocketed in recent weeks, did I miss the mark? Or was I too early to the party, going bearish before the excitement dissipated? Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com A little from column
Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC on Tuesday that there was “good news across the board” on the coronavirus battle as U.S. stock surged. Appearing on “Squawk Box,” the chief economic advisor at Allianz said he is encouraged by developments on a potential Covid-19 vaccine and the lack of a dramatic spike in new cases as states moved to reopen
A person wearing a face mask walks along Wall Street after further cases of coronavirus were confirmed in New York, March 6, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Corporations, borrowing at more than twice last year’s pace, have already raised more than $1 trillion as they race to restructure older debt, pay down bank lines and
American Airlines (NYSE:AAL) dropped 8% on May 28 after reporting earnings. Clearly investors have not yet come to terms with all of the woes that the industry is facing. This also put pressure on Southwest Airlines (NASDAQ:LUV), which fell 3% on Thursday and some more this morning. But it hasn’t all been bad news in
In an investment presentation given by Goldman Sachs on Wednesday, Goldman listed a number of reasons why they think Bitcoin is not an asset class. The presentation said that not only was Bitcoin “not an asset class,” but that it also lacked the attributes of being a “suitable investment” at all. In Goldman’s presentation, it
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday recommended investors continue adding the remote work plays to their investment portfolios as the stocks pull back. “These stocks have been big winners since the bottom in March, and while many of them have fallen out of favor this week, I think that’s temporary,” the “Mad Money” host said after
The rising tensions between the U.S. and China could continue to hang over the technology sector, even though President Donald Trump on Friday stopped short of threatening Beijing with more trade actions. The president said the U.S. was ending its preferential treatment of Hong Kong and terminated the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization
There’s a lot I don’t understand about science and virology. But I understand marketing and the power of a great brand. So even in the midst of a global selloff in equities, I remained bullish on Disney (NYSE:DIS). And since my last article, DIS stock is up 20%. Source: spiderman777 / Shutterstock.com However, skeptics will
Visa (NYSE:V) is one of the few companies still buying back shares and also paying dividends. That activity directly supports V stock, which now trades above the price it started in 2020 while the S&P 500 index is more than 8% lower. Source: Teerawit Chankowet / Shutterstock.com Moreover, the payments card processor’s continued share repurchases along
Snap (NYSE:SNAP) doesn’t look bad for a company that often gets lost in the shuffle with Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) and Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) dominating headlines in the social media space. SNAP stock gained close to 11% in value over the last month. Source: Ink Drop / Shutterstock.com After a stellar first-quarter report, SNAP stock recorded a 36.7%
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A straddle is used when you’re not sure which way the market will go, but believe something big will happen in either direction.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday he’s concerned the stock market’s rally from its March lows may run out of steam unless Congress approves additional coronavirus relief measures. “Without another package, I know it’s trillions of dollars, we’re just going to kind of sputter out,” Cramer said on “Squawk Box.” ”I get worried. It’s just too many people that
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Big Lots — Big Lots is the latest discount retailer to report a strong quarter amid the pandemic, earning an adjusted $1.26 per share compared with a 40 cent consensus estimate. Revenue exceeded forecasts as well, with same-store sales jumping 10.3% compared with a 1% FactSet
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and other carriers aren’t out of the novel coronavirus woods yet, not by a long shot. But a jump of 18.24% last week by DAL stock can’t be glossed over either. Source: NextNewMedia / Shutterstock.com The recent strength of DAL stock epitomizes what’s happening in the equity market today. Stocks, including
[Editor’s note: “7 Top-Tier Dividend Stocks for 2020” was previously published in March 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] The recent downturn is a start reminder that, while it’s great to have strong growth stocks, it’s also important to get some income in the mix. Usually, these stocks
The global economy is beginning to reopen, and that is very good news. Oil stocks were under pressure even before the pandemic hit, but things got worse as lockdowns began. Demand fell of a cliff, and even Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock took a plunge. Source: Michael Gordon / Shutterstock.com At one point, Exxon Mobil stock was trading
Starbucks vs. Dunkin’: An Overview Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) and Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) are the two largest eatery chains in the U.S. that specialize in coffee. Both companies offer similar coffee options—although different food options—and both have similar overall strategies. Nonetheless, there are key differences in their business models related to scale, store ownership, and branding. Despite
Signage is displayed outside Morgan Stanley & Co. headquarters in the Times Square neighborhood of New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Morgan Stanley is planning to kick off the return of trading personnel to its New York headquarters in mid to late June, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The