Avishek Das | LightRocket | Getty Images Robinhood is redesigning some of its app features — most notably ditching its confetti animation —amid scrutiny over the popular stock trading company’s so-called gamification of investing. The free-stock trading pioneer, which is gearing up for its public debut, told CNBC the move is an effort to remove
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Executive Sous Chef Judith Cooper carves a turkey at Rosa Mexicano’s near Lincoln Center in New York City. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images Americans are beginning to return to the workforce in big numbers, and that is likely to show up in the March employment report. Economists polled by Dow Jones expect to see 675,000
If you are an entrepreneur who has launched a promising start-up but need funding to reach the next level, one option to consider is venture capital. Venture capital funding has many benefits. In addition to much needed capital at a crucial time, you typically get access to an investor’s network of contacts, not to mention
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Due to the dramatic rise and integration of e-commerce, it’s no surprise that many companies have set their crosshairs on Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Despite multiple attempts at its dethroning, Amazon remains the benchmark of dominance and consistency. In that context, online retailer Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) seems doomed to be another face in the crowd. Still, CPNG stock
Many of the largest companies in the world happen to reside in the technology sector. Tech stocks tend to have higher growth rates, but lately the technology sector has experienced a sharp selloff. To illustrate, the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:IYW) fell almost 12% from Feb. 12 to March 8, before recently staging a modest recovery.
The return of Microvision (NASDAQ:MVIS) in 2021 might be surprising to some. After all, the company suffered a near delisting in 2019 and a failed buyout attempt last year. But, despite the odds, MVIS stock is now trading at over a $2 billion market cap — up over 198% year-to-date. The reason for its newfound
Shortly after I last wrote about it, Hims & Hers (NYSE:HIMS) stock took off like a rocket, due to February’s stock market madness. Shares in this telehealth play soared from under $15 per share, to above $25 per share. But, in the weeks since, it has fallen back towards prior price levels. Source: Lori Butcher
In this article NPAUU IRDM AST’s corporate headquarters and high-volume manufacturing facility in Midland, Texas AST & Science Satellite-to-smartphone broadband company AST & Science expects to close its SPAC merger next week, the company said on Thursday. Its stock will trade on the Nasdaq. Last year, the company announced plans to merge with special purpose
In this article MSFT QS WING KMX MU WDC F NIO Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., speaks during the Microsoft Developers Build Conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 7, 2018. The Build conference, marking its second consecutive year in Seattle, is expected to put emphasis on the company’s cloud technologies
As we’re watching new infections of the novel coronavirus come down from their peak earlier this year, multiple businesses are anxiously holding their breath. But perhaps no sector wants a return to normal more so than lodgings and hospitality. That includes technology firm Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB). Pre-pandemic, ABNB stock was a hotly anticipated initial public offering.
In November 2019, the S&P Dow Jones Indices produced a piece that educated readers on how to invest in high-yield dividend stocks without losing their shirts. The article focused on the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index. These are stocks from the S&P Composite 1500 Index that have increased their annual dividend payment for at
Ideonomics (NASDAQ:IDEX), which has had a variety of strategies over the last 20 years, is now trying to get into electric vehicles. Investing in IDEX stock means buying the story that this latest pivot is the real deal. Source: Shutterstock It can be hard to find a theme in IDEX stock history. It includes stakes
Poshmark (NASDAQ:POSH) is looking like a decent buying opportunity right now, given how far POSH stock has fallen lately. In the past month, it is down over 30% as of March 26 at $39.64. It’s down $61.84 or 60.9% from its first day trading close (Jan. 14) of $101.50, and down from the IPO price
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 16, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Wall Street investors largely view higher interest rates as the biggest threat to derail the rally in stocks, according to a new CNBC survey. As a part of CNBC’s Quarterly
In this article MU QS VOW3-DE WING GES In this photo illustration the QuantumScape logo is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell on Wednesday: Micron – Shares of the chipmaker rose 2.3% after the
The consumer staples sector is comprised of companies that produce and sell items considered essential for everyday use. Consumer staples products include household goods, food, beverages, hygiene products, and other items that individuals are either unwilling or unable to eliminate from their budgets even in times of financial trouble. As a result, these companies are viewed as
Today you’re going to learn what a put option is, when do people use it and why you may want to purchase a put option. What is a put option? When you’re buying a put, it means you’re looking for the stock to go down, which means you have a slightly bearish outlook. If you’re
Kevin Matras goes over a neutral option strategy that’s put on as a credit in your account. It is the perfect strategy during times of market uncertainty.
Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) will hold a shareholder meeting on April 14 to vote on its proposed merger with Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA). In effect, it will be a reverse merger. Aphria shareholders will end up controlling the total TLRY stock outstanding. The combination will make Tilray as the surviving company the largest cannabis company. It will also likely