Investors tend to seek growth when allocating capital, particularly when considering what bonds yield right now. Accordingly, many emerging markets stocks are seeing an uptick in investor interest, given the growth rates of these markets relative to the developed world. Accordingly, influential institutions, including BlackRock, agree that there are legitimate reasons to invest in emerging markets
The conversation surrounding which dividend stocks to buy and which to avoid centers on a wobbly economy. The failures of banks including Silvergate Capital (NYSE:SI), Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SIVB), and Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY) sent shockwaves rippling through the financial system. As a result, the potential for a financial crisis a-la 2008/2009 remains high. The FDIC has stepped in, and things appear calm, for
If you are looking to tap into a new source of funds for retirement, then real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular way to build a reliable passive income stream. REITs generate cash flow through rent or sales, and legally must pass on the majority of their profits to shareholders as dividends. The difficult
Image taken with a drone) A Tesla collision center is seen in this aerial view in Orlando. Paul Hennessy | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Tuesday. Tesla — Shares popped 5% after Moody’s upgraded Tesla to Baa3 rating from its junk-rated credit. Moody’s called the electric-vehicle maker the
A year of Federal Reserve rate hikes is having an impact on credit card costs, as interest rates are reaching some of their highest levels, just as card holders take on a record amount of debt.
First Republic Bank (FRC) is the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 on indications several large banks are discussing another bailout of the struggling financial firm.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Fed raised its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, during a news conference at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, February 1, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday by a quarter point,
Footwear retailer Foot Locker (FL) will close 400 stores, representing 10% of the chain’s sales, in an attempt to simplify its operations.
Could First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) stock end up in penny stock territory? This question might have seemed absurd just a few months ago. Yet, First Republic Bank’s investors should now consider the urgent warnings of several experts on Wall Street. Before the year is over, the company’s shareholders could face increasingly steep losses. By now,
It’s been a bumpy ride for investors of China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) over the past year. Some data points indicate that a rebound in NIO stock might be coming, but don’t jump to any conclusions. If Nio is spending much more money than it’s generating, this will make it difficult for the company
This year the National Institutes of Health is set to request its biggest budget yet for 2024, on the heels of its previous biggest budget in 2023. As the COVID-19 pandemic fades from view, labs will switch back to other avenues of research, often funded by the NIH. This higher level of funding, coming on
A vehicle charges a Tesla Supercharging station in Corte Madera, California, US, on Thursday, March 2, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Tesla — The electric vehicle maker rose 2% after Moody’s assigned it a Baa3 rating and removed its junk-rated
Amongst investors, sentiment for Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) has clearly swung back to bearish. However, among the Wall Street analyst community, opinions on LCID stock differ. Sure, some sell-side analysts have downgraded the electric vehicle maker’s shares recently. Many other analysts, though, have maintained bullish ratings on the stock, but have reduced their price targets. With
The wavering market is setting up potential breakout stocks for savvy investors. The S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (NYSE:SPY) retreated from its Feb. 2023 peak to gain only 1.98% for the year-to-date. The lack of direction sent the less followed stocks to close near a 52-week low. Cautious investors may take a while before they realize
Although the data for January came in strong, economists, businesses and the market are still bracing for a consumer slowdown this year. With this in mind, it may be best to lower your exposure to the top retail stocks to sell. With the Federal Reserve intending to continue raising interest rates, in order to bring
The recent banking crisis has pushed Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) to new multi-year lows. At current prices, BAC stock hasn’t been this cheap since late 2020. Compared to this leading financial institution’s forecasted 2023 earnings ($3.45 per share), as well as its book value ($30.61 per share), I can see why many contrarian investors are
The headlines are still buzzing about the implosion of SVB Financial (NASDAQ:SIVB) and its subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank. Does this mean investors should steer clear of app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock? Despite the market’s anxiety about the banking sector, at least one insider is buying SOFI stock. You can choose to keep SoFi on your radar
While it’s always a good idea to balance your portfolio with defensive stocks, the present chaos dramatically incentivizes this subsegment. As you’ve no doubt heard, the U.S. and the rest of the world presently reel from two major banks failing. Moreover, the main concern centers on the contagion spreading to other components of the global
New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan has taken the helm of the giant coffee retailer from Schultz almost two weeks earlier than anticipated.
Peruse the Internet for investment guidance and you’re likely to hear the adage that you shouldn’t consider stocks to sell when faced with volatility. Rather, you should buy up assets and securities when there’s blood on the streets. To be honest, it sounds bold and daring and something that alpha males do. However, blind adherence