After a lifetime of working and saving, retirement is the light at the end of the tunnel. Most of us envision it as a time of rest and relaxation when we enjoy the fruits of our labors. We envision a steady source of income without the need to go to work each day. It’s a
For years, Apple (AAPL) has held onto its rank as the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. As of Sept. 2, 2022, its market capitalization is $2.7 trillion. That’s above the likes of other major technology companies, such as Amazon.com (AMZN) and Google (GOOG). Apple shares are trading at $155 a share. The rise of Apple
What Is Bloomberg? If you work in the business world, there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of Bloomberg LP. The company is among the leading providers of financial news and information. It also provides price data, analyst coverage, analysis tools, and other services. it’s probably best known for its print and broadcast news services—it
Preston Pysh talks with finance expert, Lawrence Lepard, about all things macro and what to expect in the coming two quarters of 2022. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:12 – Why it’s so hard for businesses to operate in this environment. 00:01:00 – Does Larry see the economy starting to get
In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to take a look at option greeks. We’ll to talk about delta, gamma, theta, and vega. In this video, we will cover: what the greeks are, how they’re used, and the big picture behind them. This lesson is perfect for people just starting out with
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Roth IRA vs. 401(k): An Overview Both Roth IRAs and 401(k)s are popular tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts that allow your savings to grow tax free. However, they differ where tax treatment, investment options, and employer contributions are concerned. Contributions to a 401(k) are made pre-tax, meaning they are deposited before your income taxes are deducted
In this article WDAY HUBG MCD INTU MRVL A logo of the McDonald’s restaurant is seen in the window with a reflection of Kremlin’s tower in central Moscow, Russia March 9, 2022. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Another month has gone by and the market outlook shows no signs of improvement. August began on an upbeat
A reference to the underground economy—also known as the shadow or black economy—may conjure up images of drug deals and prostitution rings, but the term actually has a far broader scope. It refers to any economic activity that is not reported to government authorities and, consequently, is not taxed. Cooking a meal for your family
Many people perceive being wealthy as having a nice house, a late-model car, and maybe a summer cottage. But the kind of money that the wealthiest 1% of the world’s households has dwarfs this concept. This segment of the population owns large portions of major corporations, multibillion-dollar investment funds, islands in the Caribbean, and even
HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) is a multinational investment bank and financial services institution. It is headquartered in the U.K. Its U.S.-based subsidiary, HSBC Bank USA, has its operational headquarters in New York City. The company has operations in 63 countries and territories, including in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, the Middle East, and North
Before securities—like stocks, bonds, and notes—can be offered for sale to the public, they first must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Any stock that does not have an effective registration statement on file with the SEC is considered “unregistered.” Key Takeaways Any security without a registration statement on file with the
Borrowers can use personal loans for all kinds of purposes, but can the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treat loans like income and tax them? The answer is no, with one significant exception: Personal loans are not considered income for the borrower unless the loan is forgiven. In other words, you cannot be taxed on loan
On today’s show, I talk with energy and mining experts, Marty Bent and Harry Sudock. We talk about whether Bitcoin energy consumption is a concern and we also address concerns about mining being to concentrated in China. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Does China control all the Bitcoin mining? – Bitcoin uses so much
Bulls: -The stock market is going up -There is positive momentum -The term “bulls” is used because of the way a bull attacks (on an upward pattern) -The phrase “a bull for McDonald’s” means you are long or positive on McDonald’s Bears: -The stock market is going down -There is negative momentum -The term “bears”
An interview with Shaq and review of WTER.
Wall Street is searching for solid stocks to buy that could shield long-term portfolios from market volatility ahead of the anticipated interest rate hikes. While inflation may have peaked in July, it remains well above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target. So far in 2022, the central bank has already raised its overnight lending rate
Stock market investors accept the risk that prices will fall from time to time—sometimes severely—but people who buy a house may assume that the value of their home will never decrease by all that much. They’re not wrong. Historically, the housing market has not suffered from the frequent price bubbles and extreme volatility that are
James Dimon, known as Jamie, is an American billionaire businessman and financial executive. He became chief executive officer (CEO) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) in 2006 and chairman of the firm in 2007. Under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan Chase has become the largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets and the largest bank in the world
Revenue vs. Retained Earnings: An Overview Revenue and retained earnings provide insights into a company’s financial performance. Revenue is a critical component of the income statement. It reveals the “top line” of the company or the sales a company has made during the period. Retained earnings are an accumulation of a company’s net income and net