A view of New York state department of labor office in Brooklyn New York USA during coronavirus pandemic on April 14, 2020. John Nacion | NurPhoto | Getty Images Some economists expect there were at least 4 million workers who filed for state unemployment benefits last week, signaling the job losses could be greater than
It was a rough day for bulls in the stock market today. Equities took in on the chin, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both falling more than 3% at one point. After reporting earnings, Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) stumble and Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) relatively flat response didn’t help matters. Remember, these are two of the three
[Editor’s note: “10 Stocks to Buy as They Ride a Coronavirus Tailwind” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] After suffering one of the worst declines in history, the investment markets mounted a comeback in the second half of March. Even this small piece of optimism appears to be failing, though, due
For quite some time, I’ve expressed skepticism toward plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND). Primarily, I can summarize the enthusiasm in one word: fad. Most recently, we saw the dramatic rise and subsequent fall of National Beverage (NASDAQ:FIZZ), which attempted to capitalize on the ephemeral sparkling water craze. But the difference is that unlike BYND
Carl Icahn at the 6th annual CNBC Institutional Investor Delivering Alpha Conference on September 13, 2016. Heidi Gutman | CNBC Carl Icahn knows the oil and gas industry very well and has arguably made more of his fortune in this industry than any other single industry. His next energy bet could pay off through a
The Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) Filter lets you search for stocks with the highest probability of positively surprising (or negatively surprising, if that’s what you’re looking for). This proprietary metric has proven to predict earnings surprises with a 70% accuracy. And when the ESP is used with Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys, #2
The Sedco 714 oil platform, operated by Transocean, stands in the Port of Cromarty Firth in Cromarty, United Kingdom, on February 16, 2016. Matthew Lloyd | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. Facebook — The social media giant’s stock soared 10% in extended trading after the company reported
Friday had plenty of big movers for us to pick from. That said, let’s look at a few top stock trades for next week. Top Stock Trades for Monday No. 1: Apple (AAPL) Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are struggling to rally on Friday, despite beating on earnings. Keep in mind, the overall market was under
[Editor’s note: “Despite Recent Rally, Marathon (MRO) Stock Remains a Buy” was previously published on April 7. It is updated regularly to reflect the most relevant information.] Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com Despite an epic plunge in oil prices, Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) stock has performed well in recent weeks. Shares have doubled since hitting 52-week lows
Cannabis stocks are known for volatility in both directions. These names can skyrocket during good times, but during troubled times, they are difficult to own. That goes for Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) too, as TLRY stock has now fallen 63% from its 2020 high. Source: Jarretera / Shutterstock.com Unfortunately, it gets worse. The company’s stock has fallen
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, right, speak to press in front of the Crew Dragon that is being prepared for the Demo-2 mission. NASA/Aubrey Gemignani NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine believes the billions his agency has invested in Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been well worth it as the company prepares
Western Digital hard drives are shown for sale at an Office Depot Inc store in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. Amazon — The e-commerce giant’s stock tumbled 5% in extended trading after the company posted its first-quarter financial results. The company reported first-quarter earnings of
Stocks slumped again on Friday amid a batch of disappointing earnings reports from some of the largest companies in the S&P 500, potentially giving credibility to the old Wall Street maxim of “sell in May and go away.” Source: Provided by Finviz The S&P 500 declined 2.79%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.53% The Nasdaq
Editor’s note: “3M Stock Remains an Attractive Defensive Play” was previously published in March 20. It is regularly updated to include the most relevant information. Source: r.classen / Shutterstock.com With its shares rebounding more than 30% from their 52-week lows, is 3M (NYSE:MMM) stock a buy? March’s market maelstrom made blue-chip names like this industrial
In 2020, investing in the travel sector in general and cruise companies in particular has produced losses for shareholders. Today I’m evaluating Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock. Year-to-date, CCL stock is down an eye-popping 73%. Source: Ruth Peterkin / Shutterstock.com Carnival’s shares are dual-listed both in the U.S. and the U.K. In fact, it is the only company
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc The India Today Group | Getty Images This year’s Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting will be like no other as investors look for insight on how the conglomerate will move forward from the coronavirus pandemic and what its future holds. The meeting will be held Saturday but,
Yes, the markets are roaring back and even first-quarter earnings are looking better than expected. But even as businesses open up and the novel coronavirus fades, we’re not headed back to normalcy quickly. It’s going to take a while. Also, all measures of performance are in an odd spot. How do you calculate what good
A cyclist passes a boarded up store during the coronavirus pandemic on April 28, 2020 in New York City. John Lamparski | Getty Images April’s 12% rally in the S&P 500 has been based largely on hopes for a reopening of the U.S. economy, but if you want to know how fragile the reopening may
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Exxon Mobil (XOM) – Exxon posted a GAAP loss of 14 cents per share, and a non-GAAP profit of 53 cents per share. The consensus estimate was for a breakeven quarter. The company announced a 30% cut in capital spending and will also
Going shopping at your favorite retail outlets can be enjoyable, though it’s usually not profitable. Shopping for bargains in the retail niche can be highly lucrative, however, if done correctly. Source: Shutterstock Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the brick-and-mortar retail sector has struggled lately. Stay-at-home mandates have presented persistent fiscal issues for