Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock was a pandemic superstar. From the end of 2019 to last November, SHOP stock delivered a spectacular 314% return. The Canadian ecommerce company was signing up new vendors at a rapid pace, and the surge in online shopping saw the company posting record numbers. During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend
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Just when things couldn’t get any worse for Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), a report from the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee shows that the retail brokerage had far less liquidity than it suggested at the height of the meme stock phenomena. In the aftermath of that announcement, HOOD stock dropped about 5%, throwing
Running for office costs money—a lot of money. That’s why candidates collect millions of dollars in contributions. And so, too, do the political action committees (PACs) established in their name. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, candidates in the 2020 presidential cycle drew almost $4 billion in donations. The organization said more than $1
As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) CEO Darren Woods knows he’s in a dying business, even as profits continue to rise. All new cars will be electric by 2040, he said in a recent interview. But managing the transition will be costly without new investment. For example, Exxon Mobil stock opened June 29 at $92/share, up 49% in
Here’s a question for you: How long does it take for you to purchase a vehicle? Let’s say I am buying your favorite ice cream – something that doesn’t cost more than $5. Chances are, you take more time deciding to purchase a vehicle (compared to the ice cream), because it costs so much more.
Uber Eats delivery Jonathan Raa | NurPhoto via Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Uber, DoorDash – Shares of Uber slumped 4.6% and DoorDash fell 9% on news that Amazon agreed to take a stake in Grubhub in a deal that will give Prime subscribers a one-year membership to the
On the one hand, the semiconductor sector appears to be one of the more robust sectors to consider investing in this year. A study done earlier this year by audit house KPMG characterized industry confidence as “exceedingly high.” They expect wireless communications, automotive and internet of things to be the markets that most drive sector
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of several e-commerce players as consumers moved to online shopping channels amid lockdowns. However, with the reopening of the economy, spending has shifted back to brick-and-mortar stores and to experiences like travel. Further, high inflation and fears of a recession are impacting consumers’ purchasing power. That said, the long-term
It was 15 years ago that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) released the first iPhone. With a 3.5-inch display, 3G connectivity, 4GB of base storage, 8-hour battery life and a $499 starting price, the iPhone would quickly disrupt the mobile phone industry. The iPhone marked the point where Apple transformed from a PC maker (that had also had success
Getty Images The bond market is flashing a warning that the economy may be falling or already has fallen into recession, according to one closely watched measure. Market pros watch the spread on the Treasury yield curve, or the difference between the longer duration Treasury yields and shorter duration yields. Normally, longer duration yields, like
There comes a point when investors need to recognize the realities of the equities sector, which is the central theme undergirding the below stocks to sell in a bear market. It’s not about hating on particular companies. Indeed, many of these players offer intriguing business models. Unfortunately, the ground underneath us has changed, necessitating a
It turns out investing in a vacuum can be a poor idea, even a really strong sounding one. But in today’s current market and as that relates to Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), investors may have a less challenging time cleaning up as profitable buyers in GOOG stock. Shopify (NYSE:SHOP), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet are
Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, could actually change the way we manage 401(k)s. Pundits claim blockchain represents the biggest breakthrough since the internet, with the potential to improve just about everything in our lives, including our health and bank balance. Here’s how it might also increase the amount of money we have
[embedded content] As it’s apt to do, TikTok started a major conversation this week. A viral TikTok video featured a man ordering, hopping in and taking a ride in a driverless taxi. That begged the question, is self-driving car tech ready? Only a few cities that have this technology right now. But we’re nearing the
Growth stocks were the darlings of the market in the rally after March 2020. However, as equities get jittery on multiple macro-economic headwinds, large-cap stocks have found relatively higher interest. In general, large-cap stocks have low volatility and with established businesses, cash flows are robust. Investors therefore benefit from steady stock upside coupled with dividend
On today’s show Preston and Stig talk to Sean Stockton about the intrinsic value of the bank stock (FRC). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What is the intrinsic value of First Republic Bank – Why First Republic Bank can be seen as a retail business with a superior franchise – How to value banks,
A Ford F-150 Lightning on display at the New York Auto Show, April 13, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor — Shares of the carmaker dropped nearly 3% and hit a new 52-week low after the company reported a slight increase in new vehicle sales
Based in San Francisco, ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) ships out cheap products to consumers who buy them online. Speaking of cheap, WISH stock is low-priced, but don’t get stuck in a value trap. There’s not much value to speak of here, as WISH stock could actually get much cheaper. At first glance, ContextLogic’s business model might sound reasonable.
I have chosen six recession-proof stocks to buy as the market boom ends. They pay dividends, have low payout ratios, low price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples, and good growth. As a result, these stocks have a good chance of surviving the oncoming recession, if, indeed, we aren’t already in one. Investors will stick with stocks that can
While balancing your portfolio with the best basic materials stocks to buy has always been a solid strategy, geopolitical rumblings now make the concept almost a necessity. Just days prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration released a statement noting that critical minerals form the building blocks of modern technologies. Therefore, securing their
These low-tech stocks have good yields and strong stock buyback programs. These features can help provide good returns to investors by providing a buffer on the downside and acting as a catalyst on the upside. Many of these kinds of stocks are in cyclical industries like manufacturing, mining, farming and construction. The point is, these
Source: OlegRi / Shutterstock Energy has been one of the few sectors that held up in 2022. With the invasion of Ukraine showing no signs of abating, oil and natural gas producers remain a hot pick for investors. However, Camber Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:CEI) has not participated in the energy boom. In fact, CEI stock is down
Fed-up investors who dumped Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) stock in March will regret it. BABA stock bottomed at $73.28 in mid-March 2022. The following month, Premier Li Kequiang said it would pause its crackdown on the sector. The shift to promoting economic growth proved helpful to BABA stock. Shares are up by around 60% from the
The COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every phase of American life, and shopping is no exception. It has wrought changes in what we buy, how we buy it, and how we pay for it. Let’s look at some areas where the coronavirus crisis been especially influential: purchase methods such as buy now, pay later (BNPL); home
During the pandemic, many Americans got pets to keep them company when the lockdowns forced people to stay at home. Surveys and common sense indicate that most people will keep their new pets. With pets having become an integral part of millions of more American families, many companies are benefiting financially. Investors can hop on
The cruise line sector has taken quite the beating at the hands of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cruise ships were docked for the better part of the past couple of years, with travel and other social-distancing measures in place. Moreover, after December, omicron compelled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise its warning
Can electric vehicle maker Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) survive the current market downturn? The Newark, California-based company’s life as a public company has gotten off to a rocky start. The company went public in January 2021 via a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) at the height of that craze only to see its share price
Wall Street has had a rough year so far while the benchmark S&P 500 index has been trading in and out of bear market territory in June. The index is down 19% year-to-date. But perhaps we can turn things around by finding good stocks to buy for July. Analysts highlight the importance of long-term investing
Frequency is also an important matter to consider with passive income, making these monthly dividend stocks to buy an intriguing proposition. Stag Industrial (STAG): Investing in warehouse properties that cater to the broader e-commerce industry, Stag Industrial is well-positioned for the future. LTC Properties (LTC): Tied to the senior care and nursing sectors, LTC Properties