Volatility has been an ongoing economic theme this year, with the stock market recently entering bear market territory. If you have concerns about your investments, you’re certainly not alone. Research shows that many investors are anxious about the best ways to manage the risks associated with current market swings. In fact, a recent survey found
Sometimes, it’s hard to know who or what to believe. Such is the case when it comes to the ongoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA). As the biopharmaceutical company contends with data-manipulation allegations, traders have to figure out what to do with SAVA stock. There may be evidence that the
At a time when equity markets are in turmoil, it would be smart for investors to make small bets. These bears have been in charge of late, and the bulls can’t find footing. And until the indices clearly find footing, investors should expect that it continues. Therefore, avoid swinging for bullish home runs so to
Shares of Dow component Nike (NKE) are tumbling after the company released its latest earnings report. The company beat analyst estimates for earnings and sales, but its profit margins took a hit from markdowns to clear out excessive inventory. Higher freight costs and a stronger dollar also weighed on Nike profits. The athletic gear giant
Wall Street is getting ready to welcome the fourth quarter, which will see companies report earnings. Meanwhile, many economists are warning the odds of a recession are increasing. Against this backdrop, investors are searching for the most aggressive growth stocks to buy amid the volatility. According to Golden Eagle Strategies, $100 invested in aggressive growth
In this article NKE MU AMLX RCII Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Nike (NKE) – Nike slumped 10% in the premarket after it reported a 44% increase in inventories for its latest quarter, and said it would offer more discounts heading into the holiday season.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 18.9% year-to-date through Sep. 28. Finding undervalued Dow stocks have gotten a lot easier as a result of the market correction. The question is which of the 30 names to buy before Wall Street catches on. According to Barron’s, the index’s price-to-earnings ratio is 17.15, 26% less than
Many go price hunting during a bear market. However, I prefer hunting for total return. After a severe market drawdown, high-dividend-yielding stocks could set you up for early retirement. Nonetheless, examining which stocks will sustain their dividend payouts is critical. I generally prefer scanning for best-in-class assets and counter-cyclical companies as they’re more likely to
If you love tech stocks, this hasn’t been your year. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be looking at the top tech stocks to buy for the fourth quarter. Yeah, the sector is taking a beating, and that’s best reflected in some of the major exchange traded funds that hold tech stocks. The Technology Select
The Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Wall Street Bull, is a three-and-a-half-ton bronze sculpture from artist Arturo Di Modica that sits proudly in New York City’s financial district. The bull symbolizes “the power of the American people” and represents the spirit of New York, where anyone can come, work hard and succeed. The sculpture
Victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file their 2021 federal individual and business tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that the tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred starting on September 23, 2022. The filing extension is only available to taxpayers who
San Francisco-based DocuSign (DOCU) enables individuals to affix their digital signatures on documents using its secure electronic signature technology and digital transaction management services. It facilitates the exchange of contracts and authorized documents electronically and securely. It also offers electronic authentication of entities, individuals, and documents, as well as the management of user identity and workflow
Your net worth is simply the dollar amount of all of your assets minus all your debts. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you end up with a positive net worth. Conversely, if your liabilities are greater than your assets, you will have a negative net worth. For certain applications, this basic net worth calculation
The exponential moving average (EMA) is a technical chart indicator that tracks the price of an investment (like a stock or commodity) over time. The EMA is a type of weighted moving average (WMA) that gives more weighting or importance to recent price data. Like the simple moving average (SMA), the EMA is used to
For pregnant Americans, giving birth is only half the challenge—the other half is paying for it. The Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker estimates the average cost of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for Americans with insurance is $18,865. Nearly $3,000 of that is paid for out-of-pocket. While every baby is different, the cost of
September has historically been the worst month for stocks. With the S&P 500 down 7.5% with one trading day to go, you could say September is living up to its reputation. Well, almost. The index actually did worse in April and June, falling 9% and 8.8%, respectively. For September to claim its title, the S&P
An options contract gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy (or sell) shares at a specified price at any time before the contract’s expiration. By contrast, a futures contract requires a buyer to purchase the underlying security or commodity—and a seller to sell it—on a specific future date, unless the holder’s
On Sept 29, 2022, the United States Department of Education updated the guidance for the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. Under the updated policy, borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible to receive loan forgiveness. Here’s what to know. Key Takeaways Borrowers with federal student loans not held by the
It’s been a tumultous couple of years of real estate stocks. The pandemic caused unprecedented changes in people’s daily lives and working habits. Some categories of real estate investment trusts (REITs) benefitted from these adjustments. Sub-sectors such as data centers and industrial warehouses enjoyed a surge in demand during the pandemic period. Many categories of
Coal stocks have been overlooked over the past few years, mostly due to the green energy wave. Consequently, these stocks are also considerably undervalued based on forward sales and cash flow estimates. Moreover, the best coal stocks also pay substantial dividends, which is ideal for investors in this volatile market environment. Geopolitical tensions and unprecedented