Some of the most sought-after stocks are those that come with a hefty price tag. That’s because many of us equate value with price. The higher the price, the more valuable and, therefore, the more desirable a company becomes. But let’s face it, the average investor may not be able to afford a single share
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) emerged as one of the biggest stock market winners last year. NVDA stock generated over 120% returns for its investors in the past 12-months. Though its share price has gotten slightly ahead of itself, the chipmakers glowing reports justify its lofty valuation. Moreover, there’s still plenty of upside remaining with Nvidia, with it
Shane Evans, interim CEO of fintech platform MX. Courtesy: MX Fintech start-up MX has named Shane Evans its interim CEO as the company prepares for an initial public offering or possible sale, CNBC has learned. Evans, who joined the Utah-based start-up in 2019 as chief revenue officer, is replacing founder Ryan Caldwell, who will become
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Illumina (ILMN) – Illumina issued a 2022 revenue outlook that exceeded consensus analysts’ estimates, noting strong demand for its gene sequencing treatments as well as new partnerships with four health care companies. Illumina jumped 4.1% in the premarket. Rivian (RIVN) – Rivian fell
The omicron Covid-19 variant has taken its toll on cruise stocks. The three cruise ship giants in Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL), Carnival (NYSE:CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) have all seen their shares tumble in recent days. Adding to their woes, the Centers for Disease Control came out with a warning to “avoid cruise travel, regardless
As the U.S. infrastructure bill passed last year, investors’ interest in companies like charging-station manufacturer EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) surged. Since the bill included funding for the build-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, a long position in EVGO stock seemed like a sure winner. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Yet, there’s no such thing as a sure
Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) is making great progress in manufacturing and generating orders for its battery-electric and hydrogen heavy-duty commercial trucks. With businesses and governments seeking to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S. and Europe, Nikola’s status as a first-mover in environmentally friendly semi-trucks should enable it to post great financial results over the longer term. Consequently,
A trader in a face mask works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 20, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Nasdaq Composite and the tech sector of the S&P 500 slid sharply to begin the
As you certainly recall, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments resorted to shutting down the world, which caused an economic strain like none before. Consequently, they instructed their central banks to maintain loose monetary conditions in order to offset the economic devastation. AT&T (NYSE:T) stock, for example, fell around 30% from January levels
Imagine that on Oct. 18, 2021, you had an epiphany to buy shares of Bakkt Holdings (NYSE:BKKT) and keep them for about two weeks. On Nov. 1, 2021, you had the best idea ever, at least for 2021. At some point, you checked your trading account, and you could not believe your eyes! Your BKKT
Ever since Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ), formerly known as Square, released its earnings for Q3 on Nov. 4, its stock has been in a free fall. As of Nov. 3, it was $252.48, but by Friday, Jan. 7, SQ stock closed down $110.90 to just $141.54. That represents a decline of 43.9% in just over 2
If you are married and file a joint tax return, your federal tax rate may be lower than that of an unmarried individual. That’s just one example of the ways in which U.S. tax laws are written to provide married couples with greater benefits than those received by other individuals. The same is true for
Initially, the coronavirus pandemic sparked fear and uncertainty, with various agencies scrambling to address the mysterious threat. But over the ensuing months turned years, people became acclimated to the new normal. Additionally, the early lockdown and mitigation protocols gave plenty of folks extra time to which they normally wouldn’t be accustomed. That transitioned to speculation,
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Zynga (ZYNG) – The online game maker’s shares soared 48.2% in the premarket after it agreed to be acquired by video game maker Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) for $9.86 per share in cash and stock, implying a total deal value of $12.7 billion. Take-Two
Not long ago – Dec. 9, 2021, to be precise – Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) debuted on the Nasdaq exchange after the company completed its SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. III. As a result, Wall Street can say good-bye to DCRC stock and hello to SLDP stock. Source: Shutterstock Thus, we have
There seems to be a shift in the market. Speculative growth stocks and cryptocurrency, among other hot 2021 trends, have slumped in recent months. Meanwhile, more defensive stocks such as energy, utilities, industrials and food and beverage companies are rising. Amid these shifting sectoral winds, it’s time to take a look at infrastructure stocks. Infrastructure
In this article BABA 9618-HK BIDU CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday he can’t recommend investors buy Chinese stocks because the communist government there is a “total wild card.” Chinese President Xi Jinping “does not like capitalism,” Cramer told “Squawk Box,” saying the leader of the world’s second-largest economy “may be the first totalitarian dictator in
Cannabis operator Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL) stock has had a wild ride. Sundial was a hot stock in 2019, it went to almost zero in 2020, and then came roaring back amid the WallStreetBets excitement. Source: Jetacom Autofocus / Shutterstock.com Sundial had a fairly underwhelming 2021 from a stock perspective, as shares slumped back under a dollar.
If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, it can be one of the easiest and most effective ways to save for your retirement. But while a major advantage of 401(k) plans is that they let you put a portion of your pay automatically into your account, there are some limits on how much you can