A straddle is used when you’re not sure which way the market will go, but believe something big will happen in either direction.
People celebrate the GitLab initial public offering at the Nasdaq, Oct. 14, 2021. Source: Nasdaq Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Zscaler — The cloud security stock slipped 1% even after a better-than-expected report for its fiscal fourth quarter and strong current-quarter guidance. Zscaler reported adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share
Following July’s market peak, stocks face significant pressure with 10-year Treasury yields at levels unseen since the financial crisis. Consequently, investors have a higher-yield, lower-risk alternative than dividends. Nevertheless, dividend stocks prove more rewarding over time, especially dividend growth stocks that bring increased dividends and capital growth. Select stocks boost dividends yearly as profits rise.
Predicting the trajectory of bank stocks in 2023 has been incredibly challenging. The unnerving sight of bank runs just a few months ago was a stark reminder of the unpredictable waters this sector is treading. Though high bond yields have cast shadows over stock markets globally, the financial sector has been hit the hardest, prompting
In this photo illustration, the Warner Bros. Discovery logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Occidental Petroleum, Halliburton, EOG Resources — Shares of oil and gas companies were higher Tuesday after Saudi Arabia earlier extended its one million barrel per day voluntary crude oil production cut
Although high-flying tech startups offer far greater upside potential, for those interested in playing the long game, the best large-cap stocks may be your ticket to sustained success. To be fair, companies commanding gargantuan market capitalization tend to feature mature and thus slow-rising businesses. However, faced with broader uncertainties, going the established route may be
Many view the 30 stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average as safe, solid “blue-chip” stocks that will never drop a great deal. For example, the business news company Kiplinger wrote: “The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries.” But, as often occurs, reality and conventional wisdom
On today’s show, Preston Pysh sits down with two of the biggest names in Bitcoin, Dr. Adam Back and Plan B. They talk about the current market conditions, and much of what’s happening in the derivatives market. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Adam and Plan B’s opinions on the current market conditions – What
Learn how to reduce your mental stress when it comes to trading. Stop being overwhelmed by using simple strategies that I’m going to show you in this video. Get some knowledge on how to reduce mental overload if you’re an investor or stock trader. I’ll show you how to choose your option and avoid being
Two more stocks for your aggressive growth radar screen.
The energy sector is undergoing a major transformation as the world shifts to cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Renewable energy is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, driven by technological innovation, policy support and consumer demand. However, most energy systems are dominated by non-renewable sources of energy, primarily natural gas followed
Energy stocks are an essential addition to an investor’s diversified portfolio. They garner exposure to different market areas and may offer unique opportunities for significant returns. For example, while most stock market sectors struggled during 2022 when the world was getting back on track following the pandemic, the energy sector saw exponential growth. Oil prices
With the warmer weather season coming to an end, I wanted to take a look back at some of the hottest summer stock winners of the last few months. While some stocks didn’t have the best quarter (thanks to earrings and a host of other blistering issues), many soared. In fact, let’s take a look
At age 92, Warren Buffett’s stock picks have stood the test of time. The Oracle of Omaha has put up some of the most incredible numbers of any long-term investor over his storied career. His long-standing experience in investing and the resilience of his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) holdings can provide a stable portfolio that endures
It’s the best and it’s the worst of times for the electric vehicle (or EV) space, which perhaps may make now the right time to consider which EV stocks to sell. How can the circumstances for this nascent industry be so contrary? While sales continue to rise at a record 295,000 EVs sold during the
In a previous article, I discussed Tilray’s acquisition of Truss Beverage a company that makes cannabis infused beverages. Cannabis producers like Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) often raise investor caution due to their historical volatility. The modest market response to the significant announcement of Tilray’s takeover of the remaining 57.5% stake in Truss Beverage, a Molson Coors Canada
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Okay, I’ll admit the idea of flying cars terrifies me. It looks cool in sci-fi movies, but the reality is going to be scary as hell. However, the best flying car stocks sound right up my alley. As a former police officer, I’ve seen how people can’t handle driving a two-ton vehicle with all four
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for AMC Entertainment’s (NYSE:AMC) stock, which declined after its AMC Preferred Equity Units (NYSE:APE) conversion. NYSE halted trading of both AMC and APE stock, amid the conversion which saw each APE share converted into 0.1 AMC shares. Prior to this, AMC executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and
AI Stocks with big money have transitioned from niche chatters to mainstream investing circles. The results are palpable with organizations harnessing this transformative power to revamp operations and boost productivity. Moreover, the metrics are compelling. The global AI market was valued at a whopping $454.12 billion just last year with all signs pointing to a