With the electric vehicle industry positioned for sustained growth, there is a big investment opportunity in EV batteries. Estimates indicate that batteries typically account for 30% to 40% of the value of an electric vehicle. It also goes without saying that the demand for batteries would also translate into robust demand for battery metals. With
As some of the few travel stocks that have failed to fully recover from the pandemic, plenty of investors have tried to bottom-fish in cruise-line names like Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock. Unfortunately, these contrarian wagers have failed to pan out. Investors who have dabbled in CCL or its peers haven’t reaped substantial gains. Instead, going against
One step forward, one-and-a-half steps back. U.S. markets are having a hard time getting traction these days, and the volatility has been kind-of extreme lately. Big rallies have been followed by even bigger selloffs, which is exactly what we see when we look at historical bear markets searching for the bottom. The downward turn is
The idea of software stocks to buy on the dip seems incredibly treacherous given the volatility. One of the core catalysts of the latest red wave centers on the Federal Reserve. First, the Fed has an undue influence on world affairs because of the pure hegemony of American economic might. Second, the central bank is
Friday saw mortgage rates retreat from the spike they registered Thursday, with the 30-year average shedding almost a third of a percentage point from its latest 20-year peak. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages After setting a new 20-year peak Thursday, 30-year loan rates took a big step back to end the week. Retreating by three-tenths
Investors who closely follow the stock market know that the Wall Street crash of 2022 has been all about three things: soaring inflation, rising rates, and a slowing economy, in that order. Specifically, inflation has soared much higher than expected in 2022. This has forced the Fed to hike interest rates much faster than expected.
Mastercard plans to introduce a service that will let financial institutions offer to currency by acting as a bridge to the Paxos trading platform already used by PayPal. Mastercard will handle security and compliance. Key Takeaways Mastercard is launching a program to let financial institutions offer cryptocurrency trading to their customers. The payment giant will
Space companies aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, but some investors might want to take a look at AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock. Now that the company has finally launched its BlueWalker 3 test satellite, ASTS stock might get the green light from Wall Street to move higher. Also, it’s encouraging to see that AST SpaceMobile’s financial situation
Some skeptical traders wouldn’t touch AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock with a 10-foot pole. Perhaps they’re unhappy because the company issued a large number of AMC Preferred Equity Units (NYSE:APE). However, the AMC share price has come down so much that it should now be attractive to value hunters. Besides, the company has a surprisingly large number
Americans have been complaining about the cost of living since Colonial days. But actually measuring it, and determining how it changes over time, have always been a challenge. It was just a century ago, in 1921, that the U.S. government started publishing a national Consumer Price Index (CPI), based on living costs across major cities.
If you are racking your brains trying to figure out what to get your loved ones as a holiday gift, consider adding bonds to your shortlist. These investments aren’t particularly racy, so don’t expect such a gift to be met with extreme initial excitement. Hugs and high fives are usually spurred by instant gratification, not
Charging port provider ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) seems to be making progress both at home and abroad. For one thing, the U.S. government’s favorable stance on electric vehicles (EVs) should help keep CHPT stock afloat. Moreover, ChargePoint is introducing a product that’s specially designed for Europe’s robust EV market. It’s amazing to consider how the landscape for EVs
In this article AAPL FOXA NWSA BK BAC CLR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Continental Resources (CLR) –Chairman and founder Harold Hamm and his family will acquire the shares of the energy producer that they don’t already own for $74.28 per share. The deal is
The markets have delivered one of the worst years in the past several decades. As a result, investors are left searching for under-the-radar stocks that have been passed over due to all the bad news. What constitutes an under-the-radar stock? Is it a lack of volume or merely a company followed by very few analysts?
Under-the-radar tech stocks present big opportunities for growth. These stocks have been hammered as a result of the bear market. This presents a unique opportunity for savvy investors to buy low and watch their investments grow over time. Although there may be more risk involved with under-the-radar tech stocks, the potential rewards are greater. After
Transactions that are made within an individual retirement account (IRA) are not taxable. Stocks, funds, and other securities can be purchased and sold within an IRA account without triggering any consequences. Potential tax consequences are only triggered when money is withdrawn from an IRA account altogether. Key Takeaways Sales and purchases—of stocks, bonds, funds, ETFs,
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock, like its peers, has struggled lately. The market has become increasingly pessimistic about the near-term prospects for China-based electric vehicle (or EV) manufacturers. This could have you thinking the sector has been oversold. After all, this big decline only came about on the initial signs of a slowdown in Chinese EV
A balanced fund is a mutual fund that contains a stock component, a bond component, and sometimes a money market component in a single portfolio. Generally, these funds stick to a relatively fixed mix of stocks and bonds. Their holdings are balanced between equity and debt with their objective between growth and income. Hence, their name is
China has steadily accumulated U.S. Treasury securities over the last few decades. As of Q3 2022, the Asian nation owns nearly $1 trillion, or about 3.2%, of the $31.1 trillion U.S. national debt at the time. That was more than any other foreign country except Japan. As the trade war between the two economies escalates,
Today, many of us find ourselves with multiple bank accounts. Maybe we opened one back in college and it still has a balance. Perhaps another was opened for work. Yet another as a joint account with a spouse. Another had a really good deal on a 1-year CD. Regardless, at some point you may be