The rules of investing have significantly changed over the years. That particularly holds true for investors looking for short-term gains. For a value investor, the best strategy is to buy when there is blood on the street and hold patiently. For a trader, charts provide insight into the timing of entry or exit. However, in
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is the next electric vehicle manufacturer to report quarterly results. While not for certain that Rivian stock surges once the latest numbers hit the street, a post-earnings rally isn’t out of the question. Peer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) may have tanked after its latest quarterly earnings release, but Rivian’s deliveries beat could in
Comezora / Getty Images Investing In the Tech Industry The technology industry offers huge investment opportunities.It’s the market’s largest segment. Competition creates a steady stream of new and improved products while it renders others obsolete, which also means a tech company may fall as quickly as it rises to prominence.Technology has four mega sectors: semiconductors,
Energy stocks have been many investors’ favorites for a long time. The energy sector has various sub-industries and companies within them such as oil, natural gas, coal, alternative energy and many more. The energy sector has been and is still one of the most crucial drivers of industrial growth as it provides fuel to various
Although geopolitical tensions are high and defense spending is generally on the rise globally, not all defense stocks companies will benefit. Some defense contractors may face challenges. Those include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or reputational risks that could impact performance and prices. Moreover, the defense industry is heavily dependent on government contracts and budget
Knowing must come before owning. Many passive investors (not to be confused with passive-income investors) just own Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), but they don’t really know what the company is doing. Microsoft is spending billions of dollars on something surprising. With the full story, you may adjust your strategy with Microsoft stock.  Certainly, some people are only invested in
Reviewed by Eric EstevezFact checked by Michael Rosenston The direct cost margin is calculated by taking the difference between the revenue generated by the sale of goods or services and the sum of all direct costs associated with the production of those goods, divided by the revenue generated by these goods or services. Expressed as a percentage,