A vasectomy, a surgical sterilization for those with testes, is up to six times cheaper than a tubal ligation, the surgical procedure designed to permanently prevent pregnancy by interrupting the movement of eggs from the ovaries. The reason for the cost difference is simple, says Peter Weiss, M.D., assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology
The market’s summertime rally is losing momentum, but there still are undervalued stocks out there if you look. The rally’s short-term bullishness benefited traders, while investors who sat out of markets missed out. Fortunately, the resumption of the bear market of 2022 will reward investors seeking undervalued stocks. After markets ignored them, stocks that fell
Investor enthusiasm for Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock has started to renew since May. After falling to as low as $11.70 per share, the China-based electric vehicle (or EV maker) has climbed back to around $19 per share. While still down big from its all-time high hit in 2021, it remains one of the more popular EV
Credit Sesame is a free personal financial management tool that assists users with monetary liabilities. While other financial management tools incorporate bank accounts, retirement investments, and target savings goals, Credit Sesame stays on the debt side of the transaction. It specializes in tracking and monitoring the financial obligations of each user as well as providing
In this article DLTR ELY DG Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Dollar Tree (DLTR) – The discount retailer’s stock slid 6.6% in the premarket after cutting its full-year earnings forecast, due to the impact of pricing-related investments at its Family Dollar stores. Dollar Tree reported better than expected profit for its latest
The popular meme stocks also can be the most fraught. For example, a series of actions taken by billionaire investor Ryan Cohen last week contributed to the collapse of most popular meme stocks over the last few trading days. Cohen’s company, RC Ventures, disclosed on Monday, Aug. 16 that “it had purchased call options on 1.67 million
A few key factors exist in finding the best growth stocks to buy. First, you want to find companies trading at a discount to their intrinsic value. This means that the stock is undervalued by the market and has the potential for significant upside. Second, you want to find companies with strong fundamentals. This means
An economic recession is looking increasingly likely and it’s time to look around for stocks to sell. A majority of economists (72%) polled by the National Association of Business Economics say they expect the U.S. to enter a recession by the middle of next year. By some measures, the U.S. is already in a recession,
With hardly any warning, Weber (NASDAQ:WEBR) stock garnered attention among traders recently and catapulted higher. Is this due to company-specific news, such as a terrific earnings report? Not at all, as Weber has actually swung from a profit to a net earnings loss. More likely, this is all just part of the current meme stock craze.
Being your own boss is a wonderful feeling, but it also comes with the responsibility of knowing how much to charge for your services. You may enjoy the freedom to take your career in whatever direction most interests you and to decide your own work schedule, dress code, and daily routine. But you also have
Key Takeaways Nvidia’s data center revenue came in below analysts’ expectations, with growth decelerating from the previous quarter’s pace. Demand for services offered by data centers has grown rapidly during the pandemic, boosting demand for Nvidia’s chips. Nvidia’s data center segment is its biggest platform, with data center revenue eclipsing gaming revenue. Source: Predictions based
Fitness equipment company Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON) announced, on Aug. 24, 2022, a deal to sell a variety of its products through Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN). Previously, Peloton’s new products and accessories were sold strictly through its own e-commerce site, inside sales channels, and global showrooms. Peloton indicates that this initiative is designed “to innovate and
The First Labor Day Having the first Monday in September off from work was significant for American workers in 1894, when Labor Day was declared a national holiday. Working conditions in the country’s factories, railroads, mills, and mines were grim. Employees, including many children, were often required to work 12 hours a day, six days
Consumer confidence is a leading economic indicator and can forecast forward-looking economic performance. With consumer confidence recently hitting its lowest level in 16 months, that’s not a great sign for the stock market. Accordingly, finding high-quality stocks to buy in this environment can seem tricky. Companies in the consumer discretionary, non-essential, or durable goods sectors
If you need cash for a down payment for a home, and you have a 401(k) retirement plan, you might be wondering if you can use these funds. Typically when you withdraw funds from a 401(k) before the age of 59½, you incur a 10% penalty. You can use your 401(k) toward buying a house
There could be an important update or two in store for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO). As InvestorPlace’s Eddie Pan explained, the automaker’s annual general meeting is coming up on Aug. 25. Will Nio make a definitive statement about the infamous Grizzly Research short report? That’s the billion-dollar question that will be answered soon. This, along with the
Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loans: An Overview A recourse loan allows a lender to pursue additional assets when a borrower defaults on a loan if the debt’s balance surpasses the collateral’s value. A non-recourse loan permits the lender to seize only the collateral specified in the loan agreement, even if its value does not cover the
In this photo illustration the stock trading graph of Nvidia Corporation seen on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Nvidia – Nvidia slipped 2.5% after quarterly earnings missed Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom line. Nvidia
[embedded content] Today, we’re starting off with one of our favorites – fintech darling SoFi (SOFI). Throughout the course of the pandemic, the student loan moratorium has been a drag on the company’s stock. But now that freeze is finally coming to an end. Student loan refinancing is where SoFi first cut its teeth in
Corruption is a problem all over the world. Soccer’s governing organization, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, is just one example, with several executives found guilty of racketeering and money laundering in 2015. The college admissions world was rocked in 2019 after several high-profile celebrities faced legal trouble—including charges of bribery and several types