Right now, the U.S. dollar is seeing strength we haven’t seen in some time. This has created a series of headwinds that many multinational organizations have had to battle. That said, a weak U.S. dollar has historically been good news for big American multinational companies that get a large share of their sales and profits
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, provided money for a new type of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance and funding for a new grant that targets shuttered venues. Guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) describes how to get part or all of your PPP loan forgiven
It’s been a crazy year in the markets, huh? But what if I told you that all this craziness is actually creating the money-making opportunity of the century? You’d be skeptical. And that’s fine. Just don’t disregard me because I have a ton of data to prove that claim. Today, we sit on the cusp
You can place bets on the world’s currencies through forex (foreign exchange) brokerage accounts, buying or selling currency pairs that react to economic developments all over the globe. The forex market operates 24/6, opening on Sunday afternoon in the U.S. and closing after stock traders complete their business on Friday afternoon. The volume of currency
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its non-member allies (OPEC+) cut crude oil production by two million barrels per day. Naturally, this action imposes supply flow disruptions that sent prices higher. That also helped create our list of top energy stocks to buy. Politically, the matter imposes significant consequences. Earlier this year,
Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two other U.S economists, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig, won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for work over the course of four decades on the role that bank bailouts play in financial crises. Key Takeaways Three U.S. economists won the 2022 Nobel Economics Prize for work
Although the red ink splashed on the equities sector has many bulls in the dumps, it’s also important to remember that the doldrums open opportunities for these 7 stocks to buy on the dip. To be fair, you don’t want to just react to volatility in a simplistic Pavlovian manner. However, by filtering out companies
Some 65 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits each month, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The average monthly benefit for all retired workers in 2022 is estimated to be $1,657—a sum that represents the primary source of income for some of them. Even if you’ve saved funds in a 401(k), an individual
When it comes to the best stocks under $20, let’s be real with each other — generally speaking, you get what you pay for. In other words, you don’t want to be the person that downgrades a two-star hotel for not having the accommodations of The Ritz-Carlton New York. Many of these companies in this
A single stock future (SSF) is a futures contract between two parties. The buyer of the SSF, or the “long” side of the contract, promises to pay a specified price for 100 shares of a single stock at a predetermined future date (the delivery date). The seller, who is on the “short” side of the
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric trucks during a launch event at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Emily Elconin | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor, General Motors — Shares of Ford and GM fell 7% and 5%
Ethereum is a name that comes up often in discussions about digital currency. Ether is also a name you’ll hear often, but many people are confused between the two because both names are sometimes used to refer to the cryptocurrency. There are key differences between Ethereum and its cryptocurrency, ether (ETH). Ethereum is a blockchain
It’s no exaggeration to say that DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is on a roll lately. The sports wagering company already established a multi-year collaboration with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Plus, DraftKings posted outstanding second-quarter 2022 results. That’s not all, though, as the next leg up in DKNG stock could come on the heels of a possible tie-in with Disney (NYSE:DIS). I
Rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) are notably up to start October, which is no surprise following the Fed’s September 21 announcement of another massive rate hike. In six of the eight major CD terms, the top nationally available rate climbed at least 20 basis points, and as much as two-thirds of a percentage point
Keep An Eye On These Coins The last week in the crypto market continued the theme of the past quarter, namely of most assets holding just above their support levels. The asset class is hoping that there will be a reason for it to break out of its slump, and some coins are at least
The money supply of a country is a major contributor to whether inflation occurs. As a government evaluates economic conditions, price stability goals, and public unemployment, it enacts specific monetary and fiscal policies to promote the long-term well-being of its citizens. These monetary and fiscal policies may change the money supply, and changes to the
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Ford (F), General Motors (GM) – UBS downgraded both automakers, cutting Ford to “sell” from “neutral” and downgrading GM to “neutral” from “buy.” UBS said the auto industry is rapidly moving toward vehicle oversupply following three years of unprecedented pricing power. Ford slid
Among biotech stocks, there are several established names that have products in markets and deep pipelines. These companies deliver predictable revenue and earnings, and maybe even a dividend for good measure. This combination makes these companies attractive to value investors. In general, however, investing in biotech stocks is not for risk-averse investors. Many of these
With markets down, the opportunity to invest in long-term blue-chip stocks is particularly strong. Will markets head further south in the coming weeks and months? That seems extremely likely given broad macroeconomic indicators and a very hawkish Fed. However, that doesn’t mean investors should avoid making any stock purchases currently. In fact, proponents of strategies
The stock market is an effective means of building wealth over a significant period of time,. However, that doesn’t mean that stocks only go up. In fact, even the top Warren Buffett stocks for a bear market get beaten up from time to time. That said, over the very long term, patient investors are likely