“Under-the-radar hypergrowth stocks” have generated big returns for early investors. And there are no signs of the trend slowing down. While these stocks may be riskier than more established companies, they offer the potential for far greater rewards. In fact, the rewards can be life-changing for those willing to take a chance on these unknown
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
On today’s episode I sit down with Jeff Snider. Jeff is the Head of Global Research at Alhambra Investments. He’s developed a working model for the global monetary system that is unlike anything else I’ve seen to date. The general thesis is that the Eurodollar system is working behind the scenes to soak up dollar
Purchasing a stock that’s being pumped up by hype is going to give you a recipe for disaster. Pump & Dump Concept What does the Pump & Dump concept mean to you when it comes to your trades? More importantly, what does Pump & Dump mean? It means that a group, entity, or person is
What is the Mortgage Interest Deduction and how can you use it to help save money on your federal income taxes? In this episode of Personal Finance 101, Madeleine Johnson walks you through the basics. She also helps explain how this popular deduction was changed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
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
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
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,
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is recalling almost all of its 2022 vehicles because of a problem with a wheel fastener. Rivan said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it was recalling 12,212 RT1 trucks, RS1 SUVs and EDV commercial vans after discovering that the front upper control arm and the steering
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%
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
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
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
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
Interest is defined as the cost of borrowing money, as in the case of interest charged on a loan balance. Conversely, interest can also be the rate paid for money on deposit, as in the case of a certificate of deposit. Interest can be calculated in two ways: simple interest or compound interest. Simple interest is calculated on the
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