Two Companies with Strong Balance Sheets.
Retail traders have won big (and lost big) with meme stocks in 2021. When the social media-driven investing phenomenon became a thing last January, those early enough to the game saw jaw-dropping returns in the span of just a few weeks. The same thing happened during the summer when the trend came back in vogue,
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take Two Interactive. Adam Jeffery | CNBC The third-quarter earnings season has come with plenty of stunning beats — and a few notable disappointments. Investors now face a daunting question: Which companies will carry their success into subsequent quarters? For instance, Tesla has been leading the pack on the green tidal
In this article F TDOC AAPL AMZN PJC Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley walks to speak at a news conference at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, September 17, 2020. Rebecca Cook | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor — Shares of the automaker soared more than 9%
As the price of crude oil continues to hit multi-year highs, the Street is staunchly focused on energy stocks these days. The oil and gas rally continued during the third quarter, implying stronger margins and cash flows for the category. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $74 per
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) is a coffee chain that went public in mid-September 2021. It became a big hit, climbing more than 100% from its original IPO target price of $23. Source: Alexander Oganezov / Shutterstock.com That’s an impressive financial return for the investors who believed in this operator and franchisor of drive-thru shops. Still, I
A hot rumor that could have led to significant profits for satellite operator Globalstar (NYSE:GSAT) stock, which focuses on providing mobile satellite services, appears to have fizzled out at least for the next year. Source: AlexLMX / Shutterstock Meanwhile, the company is facing a huge amount of competition and GSAT stock, despite its recent plunge,
In this article BRK.A Charlie Munger at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller | CNBC Charlie Munger’s architectural design for a new, large dormitory at the University of California, Santa Barbara is getting attention after an architect on the school’s Design Review Committee quit because he thinks it
As far as the eye can see cargo trucks wait in long lines to enter The Port of Los Angeles as the port is set to begin operating around the clock on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 in San Pedro, CA. Jason Armond | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images As the pandemic recedes, it has
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) has fallen a good deal since my last article and indeed seems to be at a low for the year. This is probably not justified, especially since its upcoming third-quarter earnings release will likely show positive free cash flow (FCF) as in Q1 and Q2. As a result, I expect to see PINS stock
Bakkt (NYSE:BKKT) stock jumped nearly 250% on October 25, very soon after going public. Source: Shutterstock Bakkt executives rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 22. On that day investors could have picked up Bakkt shares for about $9 each. They could have sold them for up to $30 by
You know a health savings account (HSA) helps pay for out-of-pocket medical costs, but it may surprise you to learn that this tax-advantaged account could be a superior retirement savings vehicle, too. It has become ingrained in us that we should max out our 401(k) or other workplace-defined contribution plan as the best way to
Ryan McQueeney highlights two “sin stocks”—Vector Group (VGR) and Constellation Brands (STZ)—that present mixed-yet-unique investment possibilities for dividend-focused investors.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) has been in the news for the recent Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL) acquisition but the attention did more harm than good. Source: Nopparat Khokthong / Shutterstock.com With the start of the earnings season, investors are on the lookout for companies that are performing well and generating solid returns. There is a correlation between the growth of
In this article CFX thianchai sitthikongsak | Moment | Getty Images Company: Colfax Corp. (CFX) Business: Colfax is a global diversified technology company. The company operates in two segments: (i) Fabrication Technology: consumable products and equipment, including cutting, joining, and automated welding products, as well as gas control equipment; and (ii) Medical Technology: medical device
In this article MSFT AAPL GILD Starbucks coffee shop logo seen at one of their stores. Stephen Zenner | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. U.S. Steel — Shares of U.S. Steel gained more than 15% as the company’s quarterly results beat top and bottom line estimates. U.S.
As the world moves towards cleaner power sources, FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) is one of the most ambitious providers of environmentally friendly fuel cell systems. At the same time, FCEL stock is still surprisingly affordable. Source: Kaca Skokanova/Shutterstock Admittedly, the share-price bump of January and February may have been an instance of “too far, too fast.”
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:XENE) is a biotech stock that has almost doubled in the past month. This is a definition of hot stock in the biotechnology industry, which can be very volatile and heavily driven by news-driven factors. According to MarketWatch, Xenon’s “products include XEN496, XEN1101, XEN901, and XEN007.” And the big, price-driving news lately
While dividend yields have partially declined of late due to rallying stock prices, it’s still possible to find attractive high-yield retirement stocks on Wall Street. These businesses typically generate stable cash flow, boast strong balance sheets, and have reasonable dividend payout ratios. As a result, these companies have the financial resilience to grow their businesses
After a huge run-up and achieving meme status, Camber Energy (NYSE:CEI) stock has fallen back to earth. The trigger of this CEI stock crash was a damning report released by famed short-seller Kerrisdale Capital. Source: FreezeFrames / Shutterstock.com In the short report, Kerrisdale highlighted several red flags. The company has an incredibly confusing organizational structure. Flaring