Investors in dividend stocks are watching energy prices move significantly higher since the start of 2021, as the price of WTI Crude has almost doubled during this time period. In the past 12 months, the price is up almost 52%. It might not be too far off that oil prices top $100 a barrel, something
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Back in August 2021, I wrote that Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) was overvalued by any reasonable metric. At the time, SHOP stock was trading at $1,525 per share, but later it climbed to a peak close of around $1,690 on Nov. 19. Now, the stock is changing hands around the $655 mark. However, I think it’s still
When I saw InvestorPlace’s Chris Tyler’s take on Digital World Acquisition (NASDAQ:DWAC), the special purpose acquisition company poised to take Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) public, I found myself conflicted. In any other circumstance, I would agree wholeheartedly with his position on DWAC stock. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock And that position is simply this:
In this article WMT AN DASH CSCO NVDA PLTR Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Walmart (WMT) – Walmart stock rose 2.9% in the premarket after the retail giant reported better-than-expected quarterly results. Walmart earned an adjusted $1.53 per share, 3 cents above estimates, issued an upbeat forecast, and announced a dividend
A little more than a year ago, I discussed whether Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) and OPEN stock was a better buy than Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, NASDAQ:ZG). I concluded that, until Opendoor got its business back to pre-Covid numbers, Zillow was the safer bet. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com As we know in hindsight, the entire home-buying business
OneMain Holdings (NYSE:OMF) is an online lending company that has a super high dividend yield — over 7% — it can sustain through earnings. In addition, the company is buying back large amounts of its stock in the public market. So it turns out OMF stock is a rare find for investors — a sustainable
Based on the recent headlines about Digital World Acquisition (NASDAQ:DWAC) stock, you would think that it was about to plunge. However, DWAC stock has stayed strong. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock The shares closed yesterday at $85.16 per share, or eight times its offering price. As you likely know, this SPAC is taking former President Donald Trump’s
I recently wrote about 10 exchange-traded funds to buy. In doing my research, I took a closer look at the ETF offerings from SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). While I’ve been a fan of SOFI stock for some time, I’d never really considered any of its funds for inclusion in any of my ETF-related articles. Source: rafapress
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Key Takeaways U.S. comparable sales, excluding fuel, rose at a faster pace than analysts expected. U.S. comparable sales indicate the sales generated by the company’s U.S. stores and clubs that have been open for at least one year, including e-commerce sales. Walmart said that e-commerce sales for its U.S.-based Walmart stores were up 70% compared
In this article ABNB RBLX Many companies appear to be ill-equipped to thrive in a post-Covid world, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday. “I have not seen a lot of companies who are prepared for post-pandemic. I’ve seen a lot of companies that were kind of banking on a little more pandemic,” Cramer said. The “Mad
In this article NVDA SAM TRIP CSCO AMAT CAKE FSR FSLY DASH A DoorDash sign is pictured on a restaurant on the day they hold their IPO in New York, December 9, 2020. Carlo Allegri | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: DoorDash — DoorDash shares surged more than 32% in
The broad-based selloff in the tech sector has battered several innovative startups. One such name is up-and-coming luxury electric vehicle (EV) company Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). LCID stock has shed 35% of its value over the past three months. Despite its impressive progress and incredible outlook ahead, investor enthusiasm remains at a low ebb. Hence, it’s
The S&P 500 is down about 7% year to date. Overall, it’s down by nearly a percent in the last six months. And that’s why dependable dividend stocks are crucial for long-term investors looking to grow their wealth in good times and bad. I’m not saying that growth stocks are a bad thing. I’m just
At first glance, Michigan-based veterinary testing and pharmaceutical product specialist Zomedica (NYSEAMERICAN:ZOM) might sound like a great company to invest in. After all, ZOM stock is really cheap, and pet healthcare certainly sounds like a high-growth niche market. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com On the other hand, we have to wonder why Zomedica’s shares are so
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has had a very eventful start to 2022. Less than three weeks into 2022 came the announcement of a blockbuster deal — its biggest ever. A week later, the company reported its second quarter of fiscal year 2022 earnings. In turn, the company topped analyst projections for both revenue and earnings. Meanwhile, PC sales
In this article TTD LZB KHC SHOP-CA GNRC WYNN Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Generac (GNRC) – The maker of generators and power equipment saw its stock rise 2.6% in the premarket after beating top and bottom-line estimates for the fourth quarter. Generac earned an adjusted $2.51 per share, 11 cents
Ready to capitalize from the electric vehicle (EV) revolution of the 2020s? Sure, you can buy shares of EV manufacturers. But you can also take a position in Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) through a buy-and-hold strategy with LAC stock. Source: Shutterstock Think about it: as more EVs are produced, more lithium will be required. One commentator even
The old maxim “never judge a book by its cover” is on full display when it comes to Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE). Sure, the “safe” in the corporate name of PSFE stock has to do with the nature of its payment processing business, rather than being in reference to the stock itself. Source: Sulastri Sulastri / Shutterstock.com Yet
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), the biotech company with an up-and-coming Covid-19 vaccine, ended 2021 at $143.07. As of today, NVAX stock is down to around $84, although it rose 8.7% yesterday. Source: vovidzha / Shutterstock.com So, since the end of 2021, Novavax is still down 41%. These are miserable returns for a company that has a market
Buying a car can offer some advantages over leasing a vehicle, but if you’ve never purchased a car before, then you may not know what to expect. There are different ways to buy a car, as well as different ways to pay for it—and, of course, it’s important to make sure that the purchase is
Inflation in the U.S. may not be able to go any higher in the current economic cycle, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday on the heels of yet another hot price index report. “I think this is the highest I’ve ever seen these numbers, and they merit attention, they merit what Mr. Bullard said yesterday, and
In this article ABNB The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, March 12, 2019. Charles Platiau | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading: Airbnb — Shares of the property rental company advanced 5% during extended trading
Headquartered in California, solid-state electric-vehicle (EV) battery maker QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock is part of the electrification revolution of the 2020s. To take part in this exciting movement, all you have to do is pick up a few shares of QS stock. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com Don’t get me wrong — an investment in QuantumScape isn’t for everyone.
Investors probably should consider not buying Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) stock prior to its upcoming Feb. 22 earnings announcement. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com Although there is news which suggests it could significantly outpace guidance, there are just too many other negatives. We’ll dig into the negatives but first: the good news for TDOC stock. The Good
Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock has a few significant headwinds to fight off. At the same time, there are expectations that it should perform well when it releases earnings in March. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Let’s jump right into the positive first, and then the negative. That said, my intuition is that the negatives right now
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Monster Beverage (MNST), Constellation Brands (STZ) – Merger talks between Monster Beverage and Constellation Brands are progressing, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg. Those people say an agreement between the two companies could be reached within weeks if
Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) has a solid growth story and one that attracts admiration from across the world. The company has successfully survived the pandemic. It is also the closest service one can get to Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). SHOP stock went from the pandemic low of $1,040 in March 2021 to a whopping high at $1,762 by November
Dividend aristocrats are companies that have raised their dividend payments at least once a year for the past 25 years. Many of these names move on to become dividend kings that have increased payouts for 50 consecutive years. Investors who want sustainable passive income as well as capital appreciation usually look at such dividend stocks,
With millions of corporate employees still working from home, the inflationary spike in gasoline prices might not have had the same shock value if the coronavirus pandemic never happened. However, with everything rising in cost — and some in-demand products not available altogether — no American has been able to avoid the impact of troubling