Some fans of neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) might evangelize for the company, but is it the best fintech business to invest in? When we compare SoFi to rival fintech company PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), the results might surprise you. In the end, the data points will undoubtedly convince you to choose PYPL stock instead of SOFI stock. Sure,
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As U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell prepares to discuss monetary policy to try and tame inflation that could slow the U.S. economy, Chinese officials outlined new stimulus measures to give the world’s second-largest economy a boost. China’s State Council rolled out a trillion yuan package in economic stimulus. The latest $146 billion in assistance will
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Electronic Arts (EA) – The video game company’s stock jumped 6.2% in the premarket on a Swedish media report that Amazon.com (AMZN) will announce an offer today to buy EA. Gap (GPS) – Gap rallied 6% in premarket trading after the clothing retailer reported an unexpected
There are a wealth of companies to choose from when you’re looking for the best sports betting stocks. Sports betting stocks have been one of the more compelling investment options for investors since 2018. The U.S. Supreme Court green-lit sports betting; since then, multiple states have legalized the sector. Around 30 states have legalized sports
Identifying the highest dividend-paying stocks is as simple as a few internet searches, but an investor who buys stocks based on their dividend yield alone will likely face trouble. High dividend yields, while attractive, also signal risk. The general relationship is that the higher the yield, the greater the risk. In short, investors should consider
I generally associate growth stocks with an adrenaline rush. On the other hand, blue-chip stocks provide a peaceful night’s sleep. With global markets remaining significantly volatile, I would prefer to go overweight on blue-chip stocks. Blue-chip stocks offer two main advantages. First, these are low-beta stocks and therefore help in capital preservation. Second, these stocks
Previously obscure Helbiz (NASDAQ:HLBZ) stock suddenly received a lot of attention among traders recently, likely due to a resurgence of the meme-stock movement. Cautious traders should observe that Helbiz isn’t a profitable company, though, and would be wise to stay out of the trade altogether. Helbiz’s main business is micro-mobility services, which might sound intriguing. However,
Engaging in a child custody battle can be time-consuming and expensive for all parties involved. The average child custody lawyer may cost anywhere from $1,200 to $4,500 to hire, though the cost may be higher if the case drags out over an extended period of time. When one parent makes significantly less than the other
Australia might not be on people’s radar as a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, but several business magnates have made their mark in the Land Down Under. Here we briefly catalog three of Australia’s most noteworthy and successful entrepreneurs including John Ilhan, Rupert Murdoch, and Katie Page. Key Takeaways Australians have made their mark on the
As of June 2020, the trailing twelve months’ net profit margin for retail or commercial banks was approximately 13.9%. This is a sharp decrease from June 2019, when the net profit margin for commercial banks was 27.6%. For comparison, the net profit margin for commercial banks in June 2018 and June 2017 came in at
When you’re in need of credit, it can be easy to fall victim to predatory lending scams. Whether demanding an exorbitant interest rate on a payday loan, taking your car title as collateral, or pushing a bigger mortgage than you can afford, there are many ways unscrupulous lenders try to take advantage of borrowers. Predatory
Does the debt from your college days seem overwhelming? You’re not alone: Student loans in the U.S. total more than $1.6 trillion. That’s second only to the size of the nation’s mortgage debt. Ironically, the burden of student loans is making it harder for college graduates to buy a home. Politicians are debating what to
Pedestrians walk past a Gap Inc. store in Shanghai, China. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Affirm — The buy-now-pay-later darling’s shares slid nearly 14% after hours when it reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss of 65 cents per share, according to Refinitiv. It also issued
If you’ve recently graduated or left college, you might be surprised at how much of your student loan payment goes just to the interest portion of your debt. To understand why that is, you first need to understand how that interest accrues and how it’s applied toward each payment. Key Takeaways Federal loans use a
Golden Cross vs. Death Cross: An Overview The use of statistical analysis to make trading decisions is the core of technical analysis. Technical analysts use a ton of data, often in the form of charts, to analyze stocks and markets. At times, the trend lines on these charts curve and cross in ways that form
How can people get rid of their student loan debt—and, specifically, when is loan forgiveness an option? We don’t need another statistic to tell us how deep in student loan debt U.S. college graduates are. Total debt and average debt figures don’t mean much, except to say that if the sums you owe keep you
The average trailing twelve months’ net profit margin for companies in the telecommunications sector, as of Q2 2022, is approximately 12.5%, according to CSIMarket.com figures. Net margins typically average about half of a company’s operating profit margins. Gross profit margins for the sector can run as high as 70% to 80%, but extremely high overhead
Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “9 Reasons This Is the Start of a New Tech Bull Market” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Folks, welcome to the new bull market in tech stocks. I know that may sound crazy to
Insurance is something needed by all businesses to protect against the risk of loss. With captive insurance, a business can create its own coverage to achieve two goals: protection for the businesses and financial advantages for their owners. Captive insurance is also sometimes promoted chiefly as a tax shelter, but using it this way has its hazards.
As major indices remain down by double digits year-to-date (YTD), you may be on the prowl for cheap bargain stocks. Even as the market’s downturn this year has been the result of a worsening macro picture, to paraphrase Warren Buffett, being “greedy when others are fearful” can be a profitable move. That said, buying while