Reviewed by Thomas J. Catalano Provident Fund vs. Pension Fund: An Overview Provident funds and pension funds are two types of retirement plans used around the world, but their specifics differ from region to region. Provident funds, for example, are prominent in Asia, generally operating like Social Security does in the United States. Pension funds, also known
These policies are used to spur economic activity Reviewed by Michael J BoyleFact checked by Diane Costagliola Examples of expansionary fiscal policy include tax cuts and increased government spending. Both of these policies are intended to increase aggregate demand while contributing to deficits or drawing down budget surpluses. Normally, they’re employed during recessions to spur
Reviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug What Are Key Financial Ratios for Pharma? Pharmaceutical companies have been top performers in the healthcare sector in an era of aging populations, rising healthcare costs, and the ongoing development of new and extremely profitable medicines. Investors seeking to invest in the best pharmaceutical companies are faced
As concerns about a global recession grow, it might be wise to consider divesting from certain Nasdaq stocks to sell. The Nasdaq is known for hosting a range of innovative tech companies. However, not all of these align with traditional market strengths. Specifically, some publicly traded companies on the exchange present a dual challenge: they
It’s an established point that blue-chip stocks are an essential part of the portfolio. The exposure to blue-chips can differ based on the risk-taking ability of an investor. Within the blue-chip portfolio, the following strategy seems to be the best. First, exposure to some evergreen blue-chip stocks with an investment horizon of five to ten
The stock market hasn’t had a good start to the second quarter. Major indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 seem determined to give up their year-to-date gains. Macroeconomic concerns are heating up as interest rates will likely stay higher for longer. Inflation is also back and came in hotter than expected in
juststock / Getty Images Reviewed by JeFreda R. Brown Mutual funds can be complicated. It’s easy to go down a rabbit hole looking for information, especially for new investors who don’t know where to start. Many investors often passively trust their funds to a financial advisor or leave them undisturbed and unmonitored in their 401(k)
The electric vehicle (EV) market has been a hotbed of activity in recent years, with stocks previously soaring to unprecedented heights. However, with the advent of inflation, higher interest rates and rising geopolitical instability, investors might consider the top EV stocks to sell. While various factors can influence the performance of EV stocks, certain indicators
When industry sentiments are positive, the stocks in that industry are generally overvalued. It’s only when industry sentiments are depressed that multiple stocks trading at a valuation gap can be found. That is perfectly true for the electric vehicle industry. EV stocks have plunged as pessimists talk about the industry being dead. It’s a fact
Media stocks are important investments, especially as media giants transition from conventional to digital channels and the Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), or TMTG, loses more than half its value from a 52-week high of $79.38. TMTG reported substantial losses for 2023, totaling about $58 million, against revenues of only $4.1 million. Shares fell
Healthcare stocks, especially industry leaders that offer a wide range of products and services, can be an investor’s best friend due to the growing need for increased development of healthcare products and services. These stocks tend to provide investors with a substantial return on their investment. The healthcare industry can be volatile, especially smaller companies,
Software stocks have generally on a big roll since late last year. Indeed, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (BATS:IGV) climbed 20% between Oct. 27 and April 19. And, overall in 2023 it soared 59%. Moreover, as of February 2024, Investor’s Business Daily ranked its enterprise services software sector 14th out of its 197 sectors. And
Among Wall Street stocks, some of the best opportunities can be found in reliable companies trading at a discount. With such undervalued stocks, investors get a strong foundation for their portfolio along with potential for positive returns. While the allure of high-flying startups is undeniable, there’s a certain comfort in established companies with a proven
While Ford (NYSE:F) is a worthy contender in the electric vehicle industry, it still has to contend with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Yet, Ford stock investors can relax and stay in the trade. Ford is taking prompt action to stay competitive, and the iconic automaker should be able to reel in some reluctant EV buyers. Furthermore, there’s
J.P. Morgan was one of the most powerful bankers of all time Reviewed by JeFreda R. Brown When John Pierpont Morgan arrived on Wall Street, it was a disorganized jumble of competing interests and one of the many financial centers in a country. When he left Wall Street, it was a tightly knit group of
With the VIX indicator moving to a six-month high, investors may want to consider gradually pivoting toward defensive stocks. To be clear, I’m not suggesting hitting the panic button. However, it makes sense to respond to a potentially significant dynamic. Besides the rising VIX – otherwise known as the fear index – the benchmark S&P
With the disruptions in the global economy, now may be the time to consider coal stocks. Yes, it’s an awfully anachronistic concept. Further, as InvestorPlace contributor Tyrik Torres pointed out, the Baltimore bridge collapse could have a negative impact on the coal market. However, it’s also fair to bring up the positives. In particular, China
There’s plenty out there that could potentially drive a broad market pullback, but there are also plenty of individual stocks due for a pullback. Irrespective how the market performs from here, these types of stocks may be in for considerable declines in price. Several of the stocks that have thus far this year been top-performers
The past couple of weeks have been increasingly volatile for U.S. equities markets. The Nasdaq fell 3.55% last week, while the S&P500 had fallen 3.05%. On the one hand, U.S. equities have likely reached a short-term peak, as trading multiples have become stretched. Yet on the other hand, U.S. Federal Reserve officials and Fed Chairman
Last Friday saw an absolute bloodbath for some of the market’s hottest AI stocks. Market darling Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) nosedived 10% in a single session. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) tanked more than 23% as the firm stayed quiet on its earnings pre-announcement. Indeed, the reaction seems just a tad overdone. A missed pre-announcement seems to have
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