While you’ve all heard the phrase you get what you pay for, sometimes, you can “arbitrage” this aphorism in the market with stocks to buy under $20. What does that mean? The lion’s share of financial advisors will direct you to quality blue-chips. These often carry hefty price tags and for good reason. They represent
As a sensible investor, the last thing you need is drama. Yet, there’s no shortage of it when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) startup Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFIE) stock. The company is, as we’ll discover, in a capital-poor financial state. Granted, FFIE investors responded well when Faraday Future apparently managed to avoid a lawsuit from a
Kim Kardashian agreed to pay $1.26 million to settle allegations that she violated Securities and Exchange Commission rules by touting a crypto token on social media without telling her followers she was paid to do so. The regulator said the reality TV star got $250,000 for posting about EthereumMax (EMAX) tokens on her Instagram account.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, August 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Am I becoming rueful that 2022 will end soon, and we will embark on the unknowns of 2023? Are you joking? The market is more skittish than my dogs in a thunderstorm
This year’s market downturn has been brutal, even for steadier, less speculative stocks. With little sign concerns like inflation, interest rates, and a possible recession aren’t going away anytime soon, this trend could carry on in the months ahead. However, there is a silver lining. The 2022 bear market has created great opportunities among consumer
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies meet this week and will reportedly consider a production cut of over one million barrels per day to address what it considers a weak market. That would mark the biggest move by the oil cartel since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oil prices have fallen
Despite SoFi Technologies’ (NASDAQ:SOFI) poor share performance in 2022, the neo-banking firm actually has a supporter on Wall Street. Furthermore, SoFi Technologies is rolling out several novel and intriguing financial products and services. With these considerations in mind, and because SOFI stock is so cheap now, it’s not a bad time to buy a few shares.
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It’s not every day that you can see the world changing around you, but 5G technology is one of the innovations that has wide-ranging implications on everyday living. That’s why it’s important to be looking for the best 5G stocks to buy. The fifth-generation mobile network delivers higher multi-gigabit peak data speeds and improved reliability
A comfortable retirement is a big priority for Americans and one that’s becoming even more important with life expectancy on the rise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average retirement lasts for 18 years, and many retirees have retirements that last for 20 years or more. Careful planning is a core part of preparing
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Credit Suisse (CS) – Credit Suisse slid 6.1% in premarket trading after the bank sought to calm the fears of investors and clients about its financial health over the weekend in a series of phone calls. Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla dropped 5.7% in
If you’re looking for cheap Cathie Wood stocks to buy in October, you might want to stay away from the controversial portfolio manager’s latest fund. On Sept. 27, Wood’s investment firm, Ark Invest, announced that it had launched the ARK Venture Fund, a closed-end fund that invests in both public and private companies. For a
It’s imperative to understand that not all of the best long-term stocks are typically high risk, high reward. They require investors to believe in their long-term potential to gain traction and cement their positioning in their respective sectors. The reward for long-term stocks tends to be quite high. However, there’s no certainty that the thesis
I’ll admit that, among the smaller electric vehicle pickss, Canoo (NASDAQ:GOEV) stock has a lot more going for it. This maker of specialty EVs (for functions such as deliveries) has built up an impressive backlog of orders. Not only that, there’s another promising sign with this EV play: insider buying. Yet while you may see
What Is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)? The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate providing a net value of zero for a future series of cash flows. Both the IRR and net present value (NPV) are used when selecting investments based on their returns. Excel has three functions for calculating the
In an effort to be transparent and prevent conflicts of interest, the Ethics in Government Act requires many elected officials to file an annual financial disclosure statement that reveals their assets, investments, and businesses interests. Senators are one of the groups of people who must make this disclosure. Their statements are made available to the public and
Breaking into the securities industry is extremely difficult. Success takes years of study and hard work, followed by a few more years of “paying your dues.” So what happens if you reach the pinnacle only to realize you’ve been climbing the wrong mountain? Financial professionals who aren’t happy in their chosen fields are not doomed to
Fabless chip makers are companies that produce semiconductors for use in various types of electronics, such as digital cameras, smartphones, and the new technologically sophisticated “smart” cars. The term “fabless” means that the company designs and sells the hardware and semiconductor chips but does not manufacture the silicon wafers, or chips, used in its products;
The U.K. is the highest net exporter of financial services and London, with its convenient time zone, use of English and feather-light regulations, is the world’s financial capital. Various cities, including Venice and Amsterdam, have held and lost the title throughout history. Brexit and the possible loss of passporting rights of firms in Britain have
Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist and educator. As a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Yellen is the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve. She is the first person in history to head both of those groups and the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Yellen is