Aviation, healthcare, and renewable energy Reviewed by Thomas J. Catalano The General Electric Co. (GE) is one of the oldest industrial conglomerates in the U.S. It was founded by Thomas Edison in 1892, under the name Edison General Electric Company. By 2000, it had become the nation’s largest company, with a market capitalization of over
Reviewed by Thomas J. Catalano The foreign exchange market (forex) is a market where world currencies are traded 24 hours a day. For some, it’s simply a mechanism for changing one currency into another. Multinational corporations that conduct business globally rely on these markets to exchange currencies from around the world. The market is also
Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Samantha Silberstein The next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will be held on June 11-12, 2024. This is one of the key dates that investors, economists, and policymakers mark on their calendars. Many experts expect the Fed to hold rates steady at a target
For the past several weeks, stocks have been caught in rough waters. After the most recent batch of hotter-than-expected inflation data sent investors spiraling into panic mode, Federal Reserve rate-cut hopes evaporated. Yields rocketed; and stocks dropped. In fact, Wall Street has been holding its breath since that data’s release, eagerly awaiting the Fed’s next
Sometimes a company’s debut or the release of a new product can stir analysts into a frenzy. Other times, careful consideration of long-term trends and performance can drive improved public opinion of a company’s prospects. In such cases, the resulting market conditions offer stocks with analyst recommendations that simply cannot be ignored. That’s because the
May has brought attention to seven penny stocks that investors should consider adding to their portfolios. As a keen observer of the cryptocurrency market, I’ve been watching Bitcoin (BTC-USD) closely as it aims to reach new all-time highs. However, I’ve also been keeping an eye on some fascinating penny stocks that I believe offer significant
In today’s investment landscape, discerning potential in stocks from various industries requires a nuanced understanding of sector-specific innovations and market demands. The first stock operating in electronics manufacturing benefits from a surge in global demand for advanced consumer electronics and integrated supply chain solutions. The second thrives in AI and data analytics, witnessing transformative growth. The
Tech stock investors have seen tremendous volatility over the past few years. While many stocks have soared, not al have. Thus, it is always a good idea to keep in mind which companies are worth adding to, and which are tech stocks to sell. If you look at broader indexes, that may not seem true. However, if you exclude the
We’re a little more than halfway through first-quarter earnings season, so now is the time to review this earnings season winners and losers. In general, market results have been encouraging so far. Forty-six percent of companies listed on the S&P 500 have reported their quarterly results. Seventy-seven percent beat forecasts with their earnings or profits,
Not everyone is feeling good about the stock market. Inflation has been picking up, and interest rates have remained elevated. Earnings reports for tech companies have been good for the most part, but that doesn’t mean the market will remain attractive over the next few years. Time in the market beats timing the market. However, some corporations
Here are three prominent Dow stocks facing challenges that every investor should be aware of. Even with any business’s challenges, savvy investors can identify possible openings for strategic positioning. The first company, a mainstay in the aerospace sector, is grappling with cash flow issues and an uncertain future. However, amidst these challenges, there are opportunities
Many of yesterday’s meme stocks to buy, once the darlings of speculative traders, now languish as forgotten relics at the bottom of portfolios, their potential for massive gains long since diminished. This popular sentiment — “It’s only a loss if you sell” — might not hold much comfort anymore. Proving the truism less-than-true, many former
There are thousands of stocks for investors to choose from, many of which are undervalued stocks despite consistently outperforming the market. Typically, the same companies get attention from analysts, investors and the business press. Tons of ink is spilled writing about mega-cap tech stocks such as Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ:APPL). At the same time,
To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, the secret to success in the stock market is to “keep your head when all about you are losing theirs.” When everyone is panicking and sending the market lower, that’s the time for you to be cool as a cucumber and look for stocks to buy on dips. Finding stocks to
Not every stock crashes with the rest of the market. Some corporations offer high margins of safety and can hold firmly during bad times. Putting some of your capital in these investments can reduce your portfolio’s losses from peak to trough. However, a small number of stocks can actually perform well when the market crashes. It’s harder to find
The U.S. economy is slowing, which is bad news for consumer stocks. In recent days, economic data showed that gross domestic product (GDP) in America grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the year’s first quarter, considerably slower than the preceding quarter’s 3.4% growth. At the same time, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price
Get the most passive income possible with these top dividend stocks Spencer Platt / Getty Images In an uncertain market, dividend-paying stocks can offer a cushion against volatility and provide steady income. The top stocks for dividends in May 2024 include the energy companies Diversified Energy Company (DEC) and Ecopetrol (EC), along with finance firms Ready Capital
TravelCouples / Getty Images Value investing is the strategy of buying stocks whose prices don’t reflect what the underlying company is fundamentally worth. When done successfully, value investors stock up on high-quality companies while their valuations are still low, then stand to benefit when the market corrects itself later. It’s the market’s version of finding
Xinhua News Agency / Getty Images The S&P 500—the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index—is considered to be one of the best measures of U.S. stock market performance, tracking 500 of the largest and most stable publicly traded companies in the country. The top 25 stocks in the S&P 500 by weight represent the largest, most
ETFs can help investors diversify their portfolio through a single investment product ilkercelik / Getty Images Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a way for investors to diversify their portfolio across different asset classes through a single investment product that can be bought and sold on an exchange like a stock. Top ETFs typically have a large asset
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 979
- Next Page »