With the exception of energy and utilities, all sectors of the S&P 500 are in the red for the year. Of the losing sectors, healthcare stocks have held up relatively well, outperformed only by consumer staples. This relative strength can be attributed primarily to two factors. First, with the country putting the coronavirus pandemic in
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Some mortgage lenders have expanded their home loan programs to make it easier for people in low-income and minority communities to become homeowners. Earlier this year, a report by the National Association of Realtors highlighted a disparity in homeownership between white consumers and people of color. Lenders like Bank of America, TD Bank, and Chase
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated with the latest information. Cybersecurity stocks have fallen along with the entire tech sector. One concern was that many of these stocks were trading at high valuations, which was particularly concerning considering that many of these companies are not consistently profitable. However, demand for cybersecurity is not going
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Lightspeed both cater to sophisticated investors and traders. These brokers have a lot to offer, especially for investors who put a premium on order execution and might want more flexibility on order routing than they can get at zero commission brokers. Although Lightspeed and Interactive Brokers both focus on more active
Once upon a time, a pension and Social Security benefits were enough to cover expenses during retirement. Today, not so much. Instead, most people fund their own post-work years with various retirement plans that offer tax breaks and other benefits. Here’s a look at different scenarios and factors to consider when you come to choose
Rising interest rates and recession fears have put pressure on the real estate space, creating an opportunity in these REITs to Buy. Crown Castle International (CCI): Cell tower REIT with a 3.63% forward yield and appreciation potential. City Office REIT (CIO): This office building REIT, which yields 6.76% today, may be oversold, based on its
While no one can truly predict a catastrophic equities sector downturn, it’s nevertheless a wise idea to strategize certain investments that can survive a stock market crash. Primarily, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. Recently, in a question-and-answer session hosted by the Cato Institute, Fed chair Jerome Powell committed to raising interest rates until
Most retirement experts and financial planners recommend you save at least 10% of your annual income for retirement. But how you save and invest in the decades before you leave your nine-to-five job impacts how you’ll spend your post-work years. It’s important to know that the asset allocation strategy you use in your 20s and
Finding the best tech stocks to buy now is a little more complicated than it was a year ago. While the S&P 500 has held up relatively well, the bear market has been brutal for investors in individual stocks. Simply put, many individual names have been obliterated, particularly in tech. Given the selloff, it’s got
Finding the right real estate investment trusts (REITs) to buy really boost your portfolio – particularly if you’re eager for a regular income stream. REITs are popular for investors who favor dividend stocks because they’re a special class of investment that gets preferential tax treatment. As part of that arrangement, however, the REIT must return
Many factors influence where we choose to live. While our home’s proximity to friends and family is a crucial deciding factor, ultimately where we decide to live is influenced by our finances. The two major factors influencing where we live are the cost of living and the income potential in a given region. The problem
A key part of retirement planning is to answer the question: How much do I need to retire? The answer varies by individual, and it depends largely on your income now and the lifestyle you want (and can afford) in retirement. Knowing how much you need to save based on how old you are now
Listen to Preston’s podcast about studying billionaires here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investors-podcast/id928933489 Carl Icahn is part of the top 50 richest men in the world with a net worth of $16.9 billion, according to Forbes. He is widely known as one of the most polarizing people in Wall Street with a reputation for delivering controversial decisions and initiatives
Making a mistake when you first start trading can be both disappointing and discouraging. I’ll let you in on something that I’ve learned throughout my professional experience- no one knows exactly what to do when they start out in the stock market for the first time. However, there is a way that you can avoid
The cannabis stocks are hot but will their earnings reports be too? Aurora Cannabis: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/ACB?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Cronos Group: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CRON?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Tilray: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/TLRY?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Canopy Growth: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CGC?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID
In this article REGN RH TSLA CAT The Kroger supermarket chain’s headquarters is shown in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lisa Baertlein | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Zscaler — Zscaler surged 20% after reporting strong earnings in its most recent quarter. The company posted adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share
In general, investors focus on large-cap stocks or growth stocks that are listed on main exchanges. However, there are high-quality stocks to buy from the ocean of stocks listed in the over-the-counter market. I believe that it’s a good idea to buy and hold some of the best OTC stocks. The key difference between regular
Among the middlemen tasked with making today’s healthcare efficient and cost-effective is UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), the largest healthcare company in the United States and Canada by revenue. UnitedHealth Group generates revenue from a variety of sources, including premiums on risk-based products, fees from various services, sales on healthcare products, and services and investment. UnitedHealth Group began
Source: 2jenn / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Fears of a Housing Market Crash Are Creating Huge Opportunities” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Everyone’s suddenly worried about a housing market crash. But my data strongly suggests that those fears are grossly overexaggerated. And they’re
The article covers the airline stocks to sell during the current downturn American Airlines (AAL): Gigantic debt load which will take years to reverse Allegiant Air (ALGT): Rising fuel costs will weigh down near-term results Delta Air Lines (DAL): Debt to equity ratio is concerning while DAL stock trades at a lofty valuation SkyWest (SKYW):