Investing News

In this article FOUN Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 8, 2022. Source: NYSE SPACs are known to be a roundabout investment vehicle to take private companies public. Not this one. Bull Horn Holdings is merging with biotech Coeptis Therapeutics, a public company traded over the counter. The SPAC sponsors told CNBC they went for

When it comes to conservative investments, nothing says the safety of principal like Treasury securities. These instruments have stood for decades as a bastion of safety in the turbulence of the investment markets—the last line of defense against any possible loss of principal. The guarantees that stand behind these securities are indeed regarded as one

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. (PFE) announced on June 6 that it planned to significantly increase its investment in U.S. manufacturing in support of Paxlovid, its COVID-19 oral treatment. The company will make a $120 million investment in its Kalamazoo, Mich. manufacturing facility to increase production of pharmaceutical ingredients for the drug. The U.S. Food and

Buying a used car can be a smart investment when you need a replacement vehicle. While new car purchases tend to increase with a rising economy, used cars can provide a great alternative as long as you know how to shop for one. You can get the most bang for your buck with a used

You can work really hard to put aside money from your paycheck to pay off your student loans, but you can also shop your way to student loan payments. One way is by utilizing cash rebate programs that directly deposit the money you earn from purchase rebates into your student loan account on a quarterly

In this article WDAY DHR COP NVDA MRVL Workday co-founders and co-CEOs Aneel Bhusri (left) and Dave Duffield (center) applaud their company’s first trade after their IPO at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 12, 2012. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The last week of May put our minds slightly at ease with a relief

What Is a Private Foundation? Like public charities, private foundations are defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), which grants tax-exempt status. In fact, “private foundation” is the default status given to organizations granted 501(c)(3) status. To qualify for the tax exemption, the foundation’s purpose must be “charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary,

In a sluggish economy or an outright recession, it is best to watch your spending and not take undue risks that could put your financial goals in jeopardy. A recession can impair your personal finances. Being prepared and taking a few simple steps to reduce your risks can help you weather the economic storm. Below

There’s a lot to consider when renting a house or an apartment. While a variety of personal factors go into signing a lease—ranging from the regularity of your cash flow to the urgency of a move—knowing what time of year to start hunting for a rental can help you snag a better deal. The real

Chase Coleman, founder of Tiger Global Management LLC Amanda L. Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Management suffered huge losses in May amid a tech-driven sell-off, making the hedge fund’s tough 2022 even worse. The growth-focused flagship fund at Tiger Global tumbled 14.3% in May, bringing its 2022 losses to over

Despite recent interest rate hikes, home values are still rising, with national median listing prices up 14.2% in April 2022 compared to the previous year. If your home’s value continues to climb, does the amount that you can borrow on a home equity loan continue to increase as well? Key Takeaways As your home’s value

In this article MS Countries like the U.S. and U.K. are grappling with inflation that has risen to multi-year highs as the Ukraine war has caused energy prices to spike and food prices to rise. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Talk of a recession is heating up, with Wall Street veterans flagging the

Fidelity and Robinhood are fundamentally different in that Fidelity is an established, full service brokerage firm and Robinhood is a newer player that has received a lot of publicity, both good and bad. Fidelity was founded in 1946 and has evolved into a significant force in the online brokerage space. Robinhood was founded in 2013

There’s more to a business than furnishings and office space. Especially in the early stages, startup costs require careful planning and meticulous accounting. Many new businesses neglect this process, relying instead on a flood of customers to keep the operation afloat, usually with abysmal results. Key Takeaways Startup costs are the expenses incurred during the process

When considering investing in bonds, whether corporate or government, you should fully understand how they work, including their risks and abilities to create the return you seek as an investor. Here are seven essential questions to ask before investing in bonds, whether you are a seasoned investor or a beginner. key takeaways Before investing in a bond, know

Whether you are planning to purchase a put or call option, it pays to know more than just the impact of a move of the underlying on your option’s price. Often option prices seem to have a life of their own even when markets move as anticipated. A closer look, however, reveals that a change

Inflation is defined by the rate at which the value of a currency is falling and, consequently, the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. Inflation is a natural occurrence in an economy, but inflation hedging can be used to offset the anticipated drop in a currency’s price, thus protecting the decreased

Interactive Brokers (aka “IBKR”) and E*TRADE are full-service online brokers that have been around for decades. IBKR boasts low costs, excellent trading tools, superior trade execution, and a vast lineup of trading assets. E*TRADE has positioned itself as one of the best online brokers for options trading since acquiring OptionsHouse in 2016—and integrating top-notch OptionsHouse

A lot of investment advice centers on producing as much return as possible for as little risk as possible. But what about the other side of the coin? What about embracing the possibilities of risk and actively seeking to build a high-risk investment portfolio? Such a portfolio could hold considerable promise for market-beating returns, but

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Form 8606, Nondeductible IRAs, has become increasingly important thanks to the popularity of Roth individual retirement accounts (Roth IRAs) and the rollover eligibility of after-tax assets from qualified plans offered by employers, such as a 401(k) or a 403(b). Basically, you must file Form 8606 for every year when you