In general, the biggest reason for holding dividend stocks is to generate regular cash flows. Furthermore, dividend stocks are typically low-beta stocks and help in balancing overall portfolio risk. However, that does not mean dividend stocks cannot produce healthy capital gains. Over the past 10 years, the S&P 500 High Dividend Index has delivered an
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Just recently, Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) released the company’s second-quarter 2022 financial results. As it turns out, Pinterest’s revenue growth is slowing, and the company’s monthly active user count is down year over year. Furthermore, activist investor Elliott Management’s stake in PINS stock is grabbing the financial headlines, but it doesn’t mean that you have to buy the
Source: Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Become a Billionaire by Investing in The Industry With Infinite Potential” was previously published in August 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Life’s different for billionaires. They live in multi-acre estates worth tens of millions of dollars. They drive cars that are the stuff
In this article UTZ WRBY GOOS-CA SIX DIS CAH Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Six Flags (SIX) – The theme park operator’s stock tumbled 12.8% in the premarket after its quarterly profit and revenue fell well short of Wall Street forecasts. Six Flags saw its results hit by a 22% drop
During bull markets, it’s not hard to find strong uptrend stocks. However, identifying such names during bear markets is a completely different story. In bear markets, the rallies do not tend to last as long, breakouts fail constantly, and the number of stocks that are experiencing high-quality moves decline considerably. What exactly is an uptrend?
Overrated stocks generate interest beyond the numbers, somehow blinding investors into overvaluing them even when the evidence is weak. The S&P 500 has had its worst start in years as the equities market continues to find form. Several stocks trading at frothy valuations have faced massive corrections and are trading at more rational prices. Despite
AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD) stock flew onto traders’ radars recently as it rallied hundreds of percentage points. Cautious investors should investigate the company before taking a position, though. There’s nothing special about AMTD Digital in particular as a business, and the share-price surge is likely due to a short squeeze. If you’re in the U.S., chances are
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PayPal (PYPL) is almost synonymous with online payments, but it is not alone in the growing digital money space. Nearly every consumer market is moving online. For example, consider how Amazon overtook Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Consumers are turning to online payment systems in record numbers every year. The industry for online payment
In this article SONO DIS Disney store is seen in Times Square, New York City. Nick Pfosi | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell Wednesday: Walt Disney — Shares of the entertainment company jumped 5.8% after Disney posted better-than-expected Disney+ subscription numbers for the previous quarter. Subscriptions came in at 152.1
Let’s begin by defining the realm of small-cap stocks before we discuss those that appear to be strong, safe investments currently. As their name implies, small-cap stocks have lower market capitalizations than both mid-cap and large-cap stocks. The range of market cap defining the class is typically from $300 million to $2 billion. Large-cap stocks
Like other fintech stocks, shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock have had a tough year. Blame it on the market’s changing view of high-growth stocks, plus the expectation that economic conditions will become more challenging. Trading above $15 per share at the start of January, SOFI stock at one point fell into penny-stock territory (under
In this article WYNN RBLX TWTR BZFD COIN WEN Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Wendy’s (WEN) – Wendy’s shares fell 1% in premarket trading following a mixed quarter, which saw the restaurant chain report better-than-expected earnings while revenue fell short of Street forecasts. U.S. same-restaurant sales rose 2.3%, less than analysts
For U.S. crypto investors, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is often the top exchange of choice to buy and sell cryptos. Indeed, there are many reasons for this. Most often noted by investors is the platform’s ease of use, as well as its prominent token listings. That said, choosing the best Coinbase cryptos to buy in this market isn’t as easy
Growth stocks have been crushed amid the bear market. However, the bear market began long before most investors realize. While the S&P 500 and other major indices didn’t suffer major corrections until January 2022, overrated growth stocks began their correction about a year earlier. It’s interesting, as there was a large divide in growth stocks.
Japanese stocks are witnessing renewed interest of late.
Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ) is a global technology company providing data, analytics, software, and services to the capital markets industry. The company is best known as the operator of the Nasdaq Stock Market, the largest single venue of liquidity for trading U.S.-listed cash equities. At the end of 2020, a total of 3,392 companies traded shares
In this photo illustration, the Coinbase logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Coinbase – Coinbase fell more than 3.5% in afterhours trading after reporting quarterly earnings. The company missed analyst expectations on both revenue
The incredible healing properties of psychedelics are being discovered with every passing day. Their potential is massive and can flip the script for those struggling with mental health disorders. Moreover, the market opportunity is huge, which makes it imperative for investors to wager on the best psychedelic stocks. According to research firm factmr.com, the global
Dividend Kings are an elite group of income stocks that have increased their dividends every year for at least 50 years. They’re highly regarded for their consistent payouts, which improve their total returns in any market conditions. However, Dividend Kings may be especially attractive now as investors look to protect their portfolios against inflation. As inflationary
Since the end of July, Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock has been trending higher. With this uptick, you may think that SHOP stock has already bottomed out and is ready to make a real recovery. Yet far from the start of a rebound, what’s played out with shares in the e-commerce software company can be best described
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Novavax (NVAX) – The drugmaker’s stock plummeted 32.3% in the premarket after posting an unexpected quarterly loss and cutting its full-year revenue guidance in half. Novavax said it did not expect any further U.S. sales of its Covid-19 vaccine this year amid soft
Source: petrmalinak / Shutterstock Just two days ago, the U.S. Senate passed a landmark piece of legislation. And it sets the stage for a particular group of stocks to soar 75X over the next several years. Yep. You read that right. It’s not a typo. Thanks to the Senate’s recent move, a certain group of
Investors looking for blue-chip stocks to buy generally are looking for companies that are reliable, consistent, profitable and focused on shareholder returns. Blue-chip stocks are less volatile than more speculative securities. They also are less than riskier stocks when markets correct as they have this year and are also quicker to recover when markets bottom and begin
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The world’s biggest companies by market cap operate within a range of different market sectors, including technology, communication services, energy, consumer cyclicals, and financial services. A company’s market cap is calculated by multiplying the total number of its shares outstanding by the current market price of a single share. The majority of the companies making
In this article CVS GS An AMC theatre is pictured amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 27, 2021. Carlo Allegri | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bed Bath & Beyond, AMC — Shares surged 41% and 13% respectively
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a “Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine” sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Novavax logo in this illustration taken, October 30, 2020. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Novavax — The biotech stock dropped 32% after Novavax cut its full-year revenue
While most people don’t like to see red ink in their investment portfolios, at the same time, that negative print comes from volatility — and volatility in either direction presents opportunities for short-term stocks to buy for a quick profit. Here, the narrative isn’t necessarily about finding a great company on discount. Rather, it’s to
When it comes to penny stocks, the words “speculative” and “risky” are likely what first come to mind. Most stocks trading at single-digit prices, whether growth stocks or value stocks, have a high-risk, high-potential-return vibe. Yet, while these types of plays make up the bulk of this category, there are a few cheap dividend stocks