Some analysts are starting to make a case for Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE). Though many if not most investors will need convincing, SAVE stock initially appears attractive for speculation. Source: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.com I’m not a big fan of the airline industry under present circumstances. As you know, when the […]
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Let’s face it: There are a lot more dumb investing moves that could potentially be made than there are smart moves. It’s not surprising that most fund managers underperform the major market indexes. Neither is it shocking that the average investor also fails to beat the market. Don’t despair, though. […]
Investing in 2020 has been an adventure. In a roughly six-month span, the widely followed S&P 500 lost over a third of its value, clawed everything back, and even gained. It was the steepest 30%-plus bear market decline we’ve ever seen, as well as the quickest rebound to new highs […]
The market in the U.S. for both retail and online sports betting is just setting up as more states move toward legalization. Both domestic and overseas companies are getting in the game, and now is a good time for investors to narrow down the potential winners. The movement to legalize […]
Short selling allows investors to bet against a company by borrowing and selling its shares. This causes the stock to underperform, but it can also trigger explosive growth because of something called a “short squeeze” — which happens when a growth catalyst makes shares quickly rise, forcing short-sellers to cut […]
Investing in 2020 has been an adventure, especially if you’re new to the investing world. During the first quarter, the coronavirus pandemic created levels of panic and uncertainty that were never seen before, leading the broad-based S&P 500 to lose 34% of its value in less than five weeks. At […]
The payments industry has been one of the beneficiaries of the COVID-19 pandemic so far, which led to a rise in digital payments. The global health peril discouraged people by and large to handle cash directly for avoiding physical contact and breaking the chain of infection. Due to closure of […]
With 2020 inching toward an end, all eyes are on the most crucial part of the year for retailers — the holiday season. But this time around, retailers are bracing for an unusual festive season, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. There are fears about how comfortable consumers will be in […]
The U.S. stock market has extended its bull run to start the historically weak September on bets over the additional stimulus and a coronavirus vaccine push. While the S&P 500 has been hitting a new series of record high and the Dow is within a few points away from the […]
With that being said, you don’t need to have a boatload of cash to participate in what could be a powerful and long-lasting rally for tech stocks. If you have, say, $500 that you can won’t need for bills or to cover emergencies, that’s more than enough to buy into […]
Tech stocks, which have powered the broader market to fourth consecutive record closing highs, took a breather as traders booked profits on Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) — which have surged to new records. Facebook (FB), and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) have also posted their highest-ever closing levels. Although the Nasdaq snapped a […]
Powell unveiled a new framework of thinking for the central bank that will tolerate inflation “moderately” above its 2% target. The Fed also committed to reviewing this policy every five years. The Fed chief warned that the persistence of low inflation over the last eight years risks new economic difficulties. “Many find […]
Bucket and spade on a beach Coronavirus has changed many aspects of our lives, including where we go on holiday. Travel restrictions to popular destinations like Spain and France mean more of us are taking holidays at home this summer, and perhaps for the foreseeable future. Whether this is a […]
Tech stocks The tech success story is an all-consuming one for investors, which reached further dizzying heights when Apple became the first listed company to reach a staggering valuation of $2 trillion. The sector as a whole has been given a new lease of life by lockdown shopping, headlines about […]
Over just six months, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) has gone from record highs to three-year lows back to the doorstep of new record highs this morning. As this relentless rally rolls on, it’s important to keep in mind that a number is just a number. Still, it’s hard to ignore the […]
Out on Wall Street, where has focus landed? Squarely on growth. Specifically, investors want to know just how high stocks can climb. Plummeting to a low point in March, the market has bounced back incredibly, with the S&P 500 up 50% since then. Given this remarkable rebound, is there more […]
Usually, value stocks get overlooked by investors, especially when we’re dealing with a market that has soared over 40% in just three months. They’re much more interested in picking flashy names with the potential for big rewards, rather than fretting with entry prices and sustainability. However, we’ve got a screen […]
Apprehensions regarding a second wave of coronavirus with no vaccine yet in sight are likely to compel people across the world to stay at home until and unless it is absolutely necessary to do otherwise. People are expected to follow social distancing norms, wear masks and limit travel for the […]
When you’re looking for an investment with explosive growth potential, small-cap stocks are often the best bet. However, they are risky. And risk is the last thing you want in retirement stocks — at least not when retirement is nearing instead of being far, far on the horizon. That said, […]
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Small-cap stocks are public companies that have market capitalizations ranging from $300 million to $2 billion. Since the share prices of these companies can be very volatile, some companies in the small-cap universe or in small-cap indexes can have market caps significantly higher than this range at any particular time. […]
Did you receive your third round of stimulus money but don’t need it for basic expenses? Saving it and investing for later is a smart move. If you have at least a few years to wait (the more, the better), you could compound your stimulus check and have much more […]
Despite the stock market doing fairly well in the last 12 months, the same cannot be said for the general economy. Several industries such as airlines, auto parts and equipment, recreation facilities, oil and gas drilling, and restaurants have taken brutal hits. However, there are also several safe stocks out […]