As September came to a close, the benchmark S&P 500 index was just a few ticks shy of returning 15% since the start of the year. That’s a very solid performance considering the prior year’s remarkable upside response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, investors should be concerned about the specter of
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ESG investing, or when a company’s environmental, social and governance factors are evaluated, is booming, and a panel of sustainability-focused investors said the trend is only going to accelerate from here. Climate change “is a mega-trend that if you take advantage of it, and get ahead of it, it’s going to be an alpha generator
In this article DIS REGN UAL LUV PENN Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Merck — Shares surged more than 9% after it announced its new antiviral pill cut the risk of death or hospitalization by 50% for Covid patients. The pharmaceutical company plans to file for emergency use authorization. Moderna, Regeneron —
In reviewing the opportunity in Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock, I need to start with an apology. A few years ago, I harshly judged it for its delay in reaching profitability. I had good reason at the time, since after 16 years they were still losing money. Management has most definitely shut me up, though, and that’s
According to 2008 research by Stefan Nagel of Stanford GSB “investors are more likely to spend dividends and reinvest capital gains.” The basis of this behavior is elaborated by the theory of mental accounting, which was discussed by Richard Thaler in 1980. According to the theory, consumers don’t see capital gains and dividends as interchangeable.
What’s the latest with Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) stock? To be honest, not much. Since I last wrote about CLOV stock on Sept. 16, the situation with the meme stock favorite hasn’t changed. The Medicare Advantage plan provider’s key issue, its challenges to become profitable, is still CLOV’s biggest challenge. Source: Shutterstock Along with this, the
After breaking out of major resistance in August, Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is on the way to topping its 52-week high. The Reddit favorite is attracting buyers after a recent deal with Wejo, a global leader in connected vehicle data. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com Palantir’s alliance with Wejo is important, even though the deal will have
In 2020, there were $51.1 billion of flows into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds available to U.S. investors, marking a nearly tenfold increase over 2018 levels. This stat suggests that more and more investors care about aligning their investments with their values, but is ESG investing, also known as impact investing, right for you?
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In this article NTRS Yie-Hsin Hung, New York Life Investment Management CEO CNBC Inflation will persist and add risk to the market, but one asset class could be a long-term ride, Yie-Hsin Hung, chief executive of New York Life Investment Management, said Wednesday. “Interest rates and inflation are going to persist at levels above what
In this article SPCE XLRN MRK KMX MKC FUBO Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: CarMax (KMX) – The auto retailer missed estimates by 18 cents with quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share, although revenue topped analyst projections. Comparable pre-owned car sales rose 6.2%, less than the 7.3% estimate of analysts surveyed
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted many businesses and was a boon to others. One sector that’s been riding high is the pharmaceutical industry. That’s especially true for companies that have brought a Covid-19 vaccine to market. Vaccine developer Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) is a perfect example. NVAX stock rose from relative obscurity with a share price of just
We believe that food stocks can be a good place to invest for income. Companies in the food industry perform much better in a recession than other sectors as consumers still need to eat and drink, making food industry companies one of the most resilient groups. These stocks likely won’t provide extraordinary gains, but they
Globalstar (NYSEAMERICAN:GSAT) is a highly speculative global satellite company that is coming off peak speculation. GSAT stock peaked at $2.69 on hopes that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was going to sign up with the company. When that didn’t happen during a recent Sept. 14 conference, the stock started falling. Unfortunately, it probably has much lower to go.
There are certainly frowns on the faces of investors in SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ:SDC) today. But with a new month upon us, could SDC stock dramatically improve? Source: Helen89 / Shutterstock.com Let’s review some of what’s happening both off and on the price chart of SDC stock, then offer a risk-adjusted determination aligned with those findings. It’s
Jeff Bezos, owner of Blue Origin, introduces a new lunar landing module called Blue Moon during an event at the Washington Convention Center, May 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson | Getty Images Twenty-one current and former employees of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin claim the space company is a “toxic” workplace, according to an
In this article NVDA RIDE BBBY GM A shopper walks past a Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. store Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bed Bath & Beyond – Shares of the big-box retailer plunged 23% after the company slashed its revenue and earnings outlook amid supply chain
Cathie Wood just purchased a bunch of Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) shares after PTON stock crumbled from $125 in late July to below $90 in late September. This stock is at the lowest level its been at since its recall issues earlier this year. And this is as low as it gets. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com As
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ:VIAC) stock is a dividend play for viewers as old as its audience. Source: Jer123 / Shutterstock.com The brief burst of the Archegos “scandal” (it wasn’t illegal, just stupid) sent the stock over $90 early this year. But its intrinsic value is where it trades at this writing. That would be about $40. The market
Camber Energy (NYSE:CEI) is best seen as a holding company with a 62% interest in another oil and gas company, Viking Energy (OTCMKTS:VKIN). The issue is CEI stock has spiked on a speculative deal it recently signed with a third company, privately held ESG Clean Energy (“ESG”). Source: Shutterstock ESG says it has a way
If you had Nokia (NYSE:NOK) more than doubling up the performance of the S&P 500 in 2021 on your investment bingo card, I tip my hat to you. True, NOK stock got a Reddit-fueled boost in early 2021. But for the last several months, the stock has been charging higher on something more sustainable. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com
Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW) is an American home retailing company that provides customers with an extensive range of home improvement products, including items used for home decorating, repair, remodeling, property maintenance, and installation services. Lowe’s offers its products and services to both retail and wholesale customers. Lowe’s reported fourth-quarter earnings in February 2021. The home retailing company
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Chamath Palihapitiya revealed that he sold his Tesla position for capital to invest in other investment ideas. The Social Capital Founder and CEO said that he exited his bet on the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company “in the last year or so” as the high prices allowed him to generate cash to fund his other
In this article MU LLY NFLX LCID DLTR ASML-NL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Micron Technology (MU) – Micron reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $2.42 per share, 9 cents above estimates, with the chip maker’s revenue also topping Street forecasts. However, its current-quarter forecast fell below consensus, due to computer-making customers
Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) core businesses have been firing on all cylinders, and its move into other profitable verticals has resulted in consistent top-line growth. The company’s market value has grown at an incredible pace over the past decade. Yet, NVDA stock still has a ton of upside left with new catalysts that will amplify growth in
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG), the hydrogen fuel cell company, was somehow able to raise more than $3.4 billion in two different tranches in January and February 2021. The company sold $1.6 billion of PLUG stock at $29.29 in February to a subsidiary of SK Holdings, the third-largest conglomerate in South Korea. Source: Shutterstock Additionally, it managed
In my last article on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), I made the argument that the overall market’s direction would determine NVDA stock’s next move. Today, I hold the same view when it comes to a downturn. If correction fears prove true, shares in this fast-growing chip maker will likely move in tandem. Source: Allmy / Shutterstock.com Of