A sign bearing the logo for communications and security tech giant Cisco Systems Inc. is seen outside one of its offices in San Jose, California, Aug. 11, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters The market’s volatility as of late is making dividend-paying stocks seem all the more appealing to investors in search of some stability. Investors
Without a doubt, electric vehicle charging station manufacturer ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) has disappointed many investors in 2023. CHPT stock has been a poor performer this year, and prudent traders should cut their losses and move on. If you’re not convinced of this, wait until you get the details of ChargePoint’s recent capital-raising efforts. Sure, ChargePoint’s management might
Joining the military is a major decision with life-altering consequences, so before making it, you should know exactly what active-duty or reserve-duty service entails.
Refinancing a car loan can lower your interest rate and monthly payment, adjust your repayment term, or even allow you to access some of the equity.
The recent strikes by Kaiser Permanente workers speak to greater structural issues that threaten weaker healthcare stocks in general. It’s clear that healthcare firms are increasingly under greater pressure to improve working conditions. That pressure magnifies issues for firms overall. Such firms can either acquiesce to union demands or face a heightened risk of further
Defense stocks are back in the spotlight amid rising global geopolitical tensions. The war in Russia and Ukraine was a testament to the rapidly evolving economic and political instability. Even as the economy faces many challenges, global aerospace and defense spending will continue to rise YOY. Several conflicts have emerged, including the recent Israel-Hamas war, leading
At 93, Warren Buffett is now worth $116.2 billion. That’s because he’s been very careful with what he invests in. He always made sure he understood the nuts and bolts of a company before buying. He also made sure that what he was buying had ignored value, which makes the following Warren Buffett stocks strong
The current business model of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is clear. For those who own the stock, it’s not good news. SoFi is a regional bank. SoFi is an unusual regional bank in that it’s not doing commercial real estate or business loans and has no branches. Instead, think of it as operating in a
I’ve taken a generally bearish stance on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) for quite some time now. That’s generally due to various fundamental concerns I have with the company, as well as questionable forward growth expectations. However, putting all that aside, I thought I’d take a look at the bull case for Palantir. Let’s dive into the company’s
With EV prices dropping, analysts say two-thirds of global auto sales could be EVs by 2030. All of which is great news for EV stocks. In fact, according to Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), “battery costs should halve this decade, from $151 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in 2022 to between $60 and $90 per kWh, making
As of August, homebuyers needed a household income of $115,000—about $40,000 more than the average household earns—in order to buy a median-priced home, online real estate firm Redfin said in a report this week.
Though there are certainly some differences, American and Canadian investors have more in common than not.
Sanjeri | E+ | Getty Images Company: Fortrea Holdings (FTRE) Business: Fortrea Holdings is a global contract research organization, or CRO, that provides clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. CROs work with drug companies through all stages of the drug development process, from drug discovery and preclinical development to Phase
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Apple’s savings account pays more than what your primary bank is probably paying. But it’s still a lot less than you can earn from the best high-yield savings accounts.
Regions Financial missed estimates for profit, sales, and interest income as high interest rates squeezed the bank’s finances.
China on Friday curbed exports of graphite, a critical mineral used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), which could accelerate a shortage of the mineral as EV demand soars worldwide.
The S&P 500 dropped 1.3% on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, with increasing concerns that the now almost two-week conflict between Israel and Hamas might escalate.