Shares of electric vehicle maker Canoo (NASDAQ:GOEV) are on fire this morning after the Verge reported that it held talks with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) about a possible investment or a takeover. GOEV stock jumped as high as 30% in pre-market trading Wednesday. Source: Shutterstock An Apple EV has garnered quite the buzz in recent weeks, as Barron’s noted
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has done quite well over the last year. This is despite the fact that in the last three to six months the stock has not done that well. Nevertheless, I still believe that MSFT stock is worth 36.5% more at $300 per share based on its powerful free cash flow (FCF). Source: VDB
We will remember 2020 for a great many things — the novel coronavirus pandemic, Australian bushfire season and the 2020 U.S. presidential election, to name a few. From the market’s perspective, 2020 is also the year the traditional IPO (initial public offering) became obsolete. Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, outpaced initial public offerings, with
People pass a sign for JPMorgan Chase at it’s headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Earnings season is upon us, but traders will be far less interested in fourth quarter results than in first quarter and second quarter guidance. The problem is it’s not clear that CEOs will cooperate. Banks
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Urban Outfitters (URBN) – Urban Outfitters shares are under pressure after the apparel retailer said comparable holiday season sales fell 9%, and also announced the departure of Trish Donnelly as CEO of the Urban Outfitters Group unit. Sheila Harrington, CEO of the company’s
As the novel coronavirus attached its soul-sucking, lamprey eel tentacles to America and the world in 2020, it took down 1.9 million lives and the livelihoods of good people in a slew of slain industries. Among those scorched, perhaps none suffered so much as travel and hospitality — which brings up a baffler. If Airbnb
The market’s bull moves since March have been amazing, if not historic. Yet the high-performers have been mostly in the tech sector. Value and dividend stocks have mostly lagged. But I think this presents an opportunity. The fact is that there are many interesting high-yielding companies that have good long-term prospects. Besides, as the markets
When the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal to merge with electric-vehicle (EV) infrastructure company ChargePoint was announced back in September, Switchback Energy’s (NYSE:SBE) profile was raised among investors. And as a result, the SBE stock price started to perk up. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com For prospective investors in the EV charging niche, this $2.4
It’s official. There will be a Blue Wave in Washington, D.C. for the next two years. Source: Shutterstock I know about half the country is happy while the other is disgusted. Me … I try to stay out of politics as much as possible in my research. However, it is important to take into consideration
With the sharp move higher in interest rates, markets have been on the lookout for inflation creeping up. So Wednesday’s December CPI will be important even if it still shows a muted rise in the consumer price index. According to Dow Jones, economists expect an increase of 0.4% month over month, and 1.3% year- over-
Crypto trading exchange Bakkt, which counts NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) among its investors, is going public at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). SPAC companies raise money from public markets specially for the purpose of merging with startups in
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http://www.Zacks.com – Kevin Matras explains how to implement a Covered Call option strategy. Stocks highlighted include APEI, GHL, PLCE, MYGN and WAB.
Investors looking for the best dividend stocks for 2021 and beyond should take a closer look at the stocks with the longest histories of annual dividend increases. One group of attractive dividend growth stocks is known as the Dividend Champions, which have each raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Through their long
It’s amazing how many people who rail at the Chinese Communist Party still want to buy the country’s electric vehicle stocks, such as Xpeng (NASDAQ:XPEV) stock. Source: Andy Feng / Shutterstock.com Like other electric vehicle specialists, from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) on down, Xpeng carries a valuation that’s divorced from reality. The best estimate for 2021 revenue
Plant-based prescription medicine developer Jaguar Health (NASDAQ:JAGX) wasn’t a common topic of conversation prior to December 2020. However, breathtaking price moves have recently put JAGX stock in the limelight, practically forcing healthcare sector traders to take notice. Source: Bukhta Yurii / Shutterstock.com Jaguar Health is a California-based biopharmaceutical company that specializes in treating gastrointestinal conditions. Yet,
During the first full week of 2021, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) came onto the radar of traders worldwide. That’s because PLUG stock made some big and sudden moves to the upside. Source: Shutterstock It’s not the first time that there’s been heated discussion over PLUG stock. You can look on some popular financial message boards and find
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Albertson’s (ACI) – The grocery store operator reported quarterly earnings of 66 cents per share, beating the 42 cents a share consensus estimate. Revenue also beat forecasts. Albertsons raised its full-year earnings forecast to $3.05 to $3.15 per share from the prior $2.75
When I think about Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (NYSE:SBE) two movies come to mind that support with arguments my investment thesis about SBE stock. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com The first movie is “Forrest Gump,” famous for the line, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The second is
To say that that I have some concerns about Kaixin Auto Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) is an understatement. Indeed, the thought of buying KXIN stock gives me the same feeling in the pit of my stomach when I am under a lot of stress or ate something that I should have avoided. Source: lumen-digital / Shutterstock.com
Shares of U.S. cannabis supplies retailer GrowGeneration (NASDAQ:GRWG) soared today after the company reported much better-than-expected preliminary fourth quarter numbers and significantly hiked its 2021 revenue guide. GRWG stock popped more than 15% on the news. Source: Shutterstock Some investors may be surprised by this big move in GRWG stock. Longtime readers of mine, though,
For months now, I’ve been showing you a certain revenue projection in order to demonstrate just how large, important, and potentially profitable the switchover to 5G communication networks will be. Source: Shutterstock Source: Shutterstock In fact, I shared it with you just recently. Here’s how I put it: “Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) estimates that 5G networks will
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach on Monday warned that bitcoin could be getting overheated after its massive run in recent months. “I don’t like bitcoin here. I don’t like things that are up on a stilt like that,” the so-called Bond King said on CNBC’s “Halftime Report.” “Bitcoin, to me, is now sort of in
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE. NYSE The quick move higher in bond yields is sending a warning about the stock market – especially growth stocks. The benchmark 10-year Treasury has moved about 20 basis points since the start of the year (1 basis point equals 0.01%), and was at 1.13% Monday. Still
The chartered financial analyst (CFA) is one of the more frequently sought after designations for investment professionals. However, becoming a CFA charter holder is not for the faint-hearted nor the uninterested. The journey to becoming a CFA charter holder is long, and it tests not only knowledge of the subject but also endurance, diligence, and
Zacks has 2 excellent stock rating systems. What’s the difference between them? And which one is right for you? Learn the answer in this video commentary.
On Oct. 30, FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) closed at an even $2. Now, just over ten weeks since then, FCEL stock has rallied some 688% to $15.76. Source: Kaca Skokanova/Shutterstock Of course, the fact that FCEL has boomed so high isn’t a reason for concern on its own. I’ve discussed the danger of so-called “anchoring” bias
One of the big topics for the gold miners in recent weeks has been the prospect of mergers and acquisitions. Analysts predict another round of consolidation for the industry in 2021, although they aren’t looking for mega-mergers. Instead, they expect to see a continuation of the trend in 2020 that brought a larger number of
Seemingly out of nowhere, a tiny vet-med stock by the name of Zomedica (NYSEMKT:ZOM) has turned into one of Wall Street’s biggest winners over the past few months. Since early November, ZOM stock has risen by more than 1,000%. Source: Shutterstock It was a huge rally in an underfollowed name that no one saw coming.
With the S&P 500 now dominated by several of the world’s largest tech stocks, I’m not enamored with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:SPY). Since most of those large tech stocks are facing meaningful problems, while the S&P has largely become a strange synthesis of those few tech stocks and “the real economy,” I think