During this crazy period in the markets where soaring valuations on Wall Street provided a stark contrast to the massive pain on Main Street, the one sector that started to attract some skepticism was technology. But with the very positive session across the board for major indexes on March 26, tech might be making a
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For some gamblers, it’s not enough to bet on who will win or lose a game. Micro-betting is shaping up to be a major tailwind for sports betting equities like DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock. Source: Lori Butcher/Shutterstock.com DraftKings is one of the best-known and most successful sports betting names on the market today. The stock is
In this article MS GS 8604.T-JP CSG.N-CH VIACP People are seen on Wall St. outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, March 19, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters When investors are stampeding for the exits, it pays to be first out the door. That’s what happened when falling shares in ViacomCBS
Across the United States, numerous employees set up and use various types of employee benefits plans allowed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). One of these plans, called a Section 125 cafeteria plan, has been in existence since 1978 and offers some interesting advantages. Key Takeaways A cafeteria plan is an employer-sponsored benefit plan that
Kevin Matras goes over why some people lose in options more than others and how to turn the odds of success in your favor.
Looking for some interesting investment income? These seven high-yield dividend stocks have enough earnings projected for 2021 to cover the company’s likely dividends (with one exception). This ensures that there is a low likelihood the company will lower its dividend. And the one exception should see earnings to cover the dividend in 2022, and remains
The shares of renewable energy companies have been rallying on the back of the Biden administration’s pro-green energy policies. One such name is Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO) stock, whose shares have shot up roughly 800% in the past six months. It’s on a mission to disrupt the industry through its technology which transforms renewable energy sources into
I’ve been following Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) stock since not long after it joined the public markets. It’s been a bumpy ride. Source: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com In November, just days after its SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) merger closed, I highlighted SPCE stock on my Moneyline podcast. At the time, SPCE stock already looked like
Earlier this month, reversing my initial bearishness towards Churchill Capital IV (NYSE:CCIV) stock, I became a fan of the name . While I’m still concerned about the stock’s reliance on future projections, this SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) appeared to be worth the risk. Source: Around the World Photos / Shutterstock.com How’s the stock performed
In this article GS VIAC DISCA 8604.T-JP CSG.N-CH GME CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday implored younger investors to stay in the market for the long term, despite turbulent events this year, including, most recently, the forced liquidation of positions held by a multibillion dollar family office. “We don’t want it to be 2000 when we
In this article TWTR FLY PEBO PFBI AMZN V BILI BA TME CALM LUV 8604.T-JP CSCO GS VIAC DISCA CG Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Discovery Communications (DISCA), Viacom (VIAC) – Both stocks remain on watch this morning, after significant declines last week. A source with direct knowledge
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) stock was at one point surging nearly 572% off its low, Shares have slipped back recently falling from around $90 per share, to around $68 today. Source: Nopparat Khokthong / Shutterstock.com With investors shifting focus to a Covid-19 recovery, stocks that “crushed it” during the pandemic have started to pull back, but recovery
Investing in a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC that has yet to announce its merger target is always a gamble. After all, you’re completely unaware of the type of business you’re investing in. Investing in such a scenario is a bet on the SPAC’s sponsor. Enter legendary investor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) stock drifted lower since the Feb. 25 release of its first annual earnings statement since going public on Dec. 10. Airbnb is down 1.7% since that report. Source: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com However, the stock is up 27.5% since the beginning of the year and up 163% from its IPO price. My analysis
In this article MAXR SZU-DE Maxar Technologies Satellite images give a unique vantage point of the stuck ship Ever Given, as crews work to free the mega container vessel that’s been blocking the Suez Canal for four days. Maxar Technologies‘ WorldView-2 satellite captured high-resolution images on Friday morning, with a close-up look at the dredging
In this article VIAC GS MS The Viacom office in Hollywood, California. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. fell sharply last week, after several weeks in correction mode. A trader who participated in some of the wild trading in Chinese internet stocks on Friday confirmed that the primary cause of the
Mortgage rates hit all-time lows repeatedly in 2020 and through early 2021 amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates have started to drift higher over the last few weeks and may continue to rise modestly through the year. If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or refinancing the one you already have, there are
Dividend growth ETFs hold companies with solid balance sheets and rising earnings. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VIG/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID SPDR S&P Dividend ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SDY/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IShares Core Dividend Growth ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/DGRO/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Apple: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AAPL?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Microsoft: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MSFT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Visa: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/V?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Walmart: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/WMT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Johnson and Johnson: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JNJ?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
The madness has a taken a breather in recent weeks. But crypto plays like Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ:RIOT) stock remain popular among investors. Shares in this miner of Bitcoin (CCC:BTC-USD) have produced tremendous gains since last fall when the popular cryptocurrency began its epic run to all-time highs. Source: Shutterstock But, with BTC prices appearing to
Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) about even with its mid-September $240 initial public offering but it’s far below peak prices in the last six months. For example, SNOW stock closed at $325 a share on Nov. 30. Source: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com Year-to-date the shares have fallen 16.5%. The problem is the company’s sky-high valuation. It may be a while