Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) COO Andrew Watterson appeared before a Senate panel on Feb. 9 investigating what happened in December that forced the airline to cancel thousands of flights, stranding passengers trying to get places over the holidays. Because of the debacle, between Dec. 1 and Dec. 28, LUV stock lost 20% of its value. Fortunately
Investors are teetering on the brink of madness, with inflation, fears of recession, and the potential for higher interest rates. However, in order to keep one’s sanity (and protect one’s portfolio), focusing on strong dividend stocks is an increasingly popular strategy. Dividend stocks that provide monthly payouts – even better. Of course, the list of monthly
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In the world of EV stocks, there are two types of investors. First, there are the investors who believe that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the crème de la crème of all companies, and that TSLA stock is the only one that’s needed in this space. On the other hand, there are other investors who think that Tesla is only
Will electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) be able to compete successfully against automotive giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)? This is a tough question that prospective LCID stock investors should carefully consider. Granted, Lucid has some well-heeled financial backers, but this doesn’t mean you have to jump into the trade. Let’s face the facts: Inflation isn’t transitory
Long-term investors of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ:RIDE) have a lot of catching up to do. There’s a chance that RIDE stock will recover, but it will take a while. Think in terms of years, not months. As you’re surely aware, Lordstown Motors has a lot of competition in the EV industry. You may
When companies announced job cuts, markets set up layoff stocks to buy for investors. Stocks rallied on anticipation that companies will lower expenses and boost profits from here. Investors expect that the company will accomplish more with fewer resources. They will cancel projects that do not add to revenue. Shareholders are more confident with companies
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Adidas (OTCMKTS:ADDYY) said in early February that its operating profit in 2023 would be 500 million Euros ($534.2 million) less than in 2022 due to its breakup with Kanye West. The company’s profit warning was its fourth since last July. In my book, that makes it one of three celebrity stocks to sell. Celebrity partnerships
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Much as I anticipated, SoFi Technologies’ (NASDAQ:SOFI) post-earnings rally was short-lived. Since hitting prices briefly topping $8 per share in the days following its latest earnings release on Jan. 30, SOFI stock has since fallen back to around $6.50 per share. A move back down to sub-$5 per share prices may not be out of
Since January, Quantumscape (NYSE:QS) stock has performed extremely well, even when compared to other speculative growth stocks that have soared higher during this timeframe. Even after pulling back after skyrocketing ahead of earnings (more below), QS stock remains up by around 91% year-to-date. Speculators have continued to bid up this early-stage electric vehicle battery company
As an iconic American aerospace and defense company, Boeing (NYSE:BA) has had its share of ups and downs. BA stock has historically been a good bet in the long term, but timing is essential. Since Boeing is in a transitional phase and continues to face supply chain issues, cautious optimism is warranted. Sure, Boeing has
With their steady payouts providing the potential for strong long-term returns, dividend stocks make for great portfolio holdings, in both bull and bear markets. However, just like with any categories of stocks, there are plenty of dividend stocks to avoid. Many of these are so-called “dividend traps” or “yield traps.” These are dividend stocks that
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Although the benchmark equities index got off to a solid start this year, 2023 presents distinct challenges that warrant investors staying the course with reliable stocks to buy. Fundamentally, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. For instance, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) popping up slightly higher than expected, the central bank faces a
The stock market bloodbath of 2022 has left investors wondering whether they should choose safety over aggressive growth. While many investors are still sitting out and waiting for the market to recover, smart investors know that this is the time to bag solid, long-term stocks at a discount. The stock market has been off to
Consumer staples stocks are not exactly the sexiest investments out there. However, with the market volatility over the past several months, it’s best to load up on these stocks as a buffer against the adverse economic backdrop. Better yet, the dividend paying consumer staples stocks discussed in the piece offer reliable payouts, which should alleviate
Though the Federal Reserve’s aggressive actions against skyrocketing inflation delivered results, it may not be enough to spare all companies in the consumer discretionary space. Thus necessitating a discussion about stocks to sell. Keep in mind that this narrative doesn’t center on hating or bashing affected enterprises. Rather, investors just need to appreciate certain realities.
Throughout 2022, investors quickly recognized that success for stocks to buy centered on entities that could ride out rising prices. Now, investors may need to strategize for the opposite scenario: the Federal Reserve continuing to hike benchmark interest rates to get inflation under control. Unfortunately, that might mean struggling through deflationary forces to get to