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In this article CVNA KRNT BKNG GOOGL EBAY Source: NYSE Earnings season is yet again upon us, with prominent names reporting this week. Volatility remains a focus for investors, and inflation has been continuing to compound pressure across all industries. The near-term uncertainty remains blurred, although long-term investing can often cut through the daily noise.  

Buying a house in foreclosure is often touted as a way for both owner-occupants and investors to get a great deal on a property. However, the potential financial rewards are usually not arrived at without a significant amount of hard work. Foreclosed properties have some common problems. In addition, there are some standard difficulties that

Financial advisors get fired all the time. When it happens to you, it can sting, but understanding why you were dumped will help you succeed in the future. First, you should know that advisors are not just fired because their clients lost money in the market. Important social and relational factors are key to maintaining

If you missed the April 18 deadline to file your taxes and didn’t request an extension (or receive one automatically), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers simple advice—file now. The sooner you file, the less you will pay in penalties and interest. There is no penalty for filing late if you are due a refund.

History’s most famous financial advisors are known for very different reasons. They include successful investors who share their knowledge with the masses, television celebrities who write books and criminals who stole millions of dollars. Ten of the most famous financial advisors are discussed below. Key Takeaways Famous financial advisors became household names for a variety

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 84 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published April 12, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery index rose marginally in the week ending April 2, 2022, with an increase from a score of 75 to 76 out

Gold House Gold House Megan Ruan knows firsthand how representation can impact funding for entrepreneurs. She recalled being the only woman of color working at a family office earlier in her career and running a portfolio of venture investments. “I saw the decisionmaking and how it differed between the people that were check-writers at these

What Is Solar Power for the Home?  Homeowners who install solar power systems can receive numerous benefits: lower electric bills, lower carbon footprints, and potentially higher home values. But these benefits typically come with significant installation and maintenance costs, and the magnitude of the gains can vary widely from one house to another. This article

What Is an Impairment Charge? An impairment charge is a process used by businesses to write off worthless goodwill. These are assets whose value drops or is lost completely, rendering them completely worthless. Investors, creditors, and others can find these charges on corporate income statements under the operating expense section. These figures can be used to

In this article PLTR MCD TSLA CRWD CHWY The logo for McDonald’s is seen on a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, January 27, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters It seems inflation, the spike in oil prices and other commodities and geopolitical unrest are affecting just about every industry. Now, the arrival of earnings season brings another

Sometimes, the best definitions are the light-hearted ones when it comes to recessions. “If your neighbor gets laid off, it’s a recession. If you get laid off, it’s a depression,” former president Harry S. Truman put it. However, a more technical definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth in the gross

In this article NGVT Azmanl | E+ | Getty Images Company: Ingevity (NGVT) Business: Ingevity is a leading bio-based materials company that converts waste streams and by-products from the wood, paper, and pulp industry into higher-valued, specialty materials. They operate through two segments: (i) Performance Materials, which includes high-performance activated carbon and (ii) Performance Chemicals,

Various characteristics separate good financial advisors from the bad and the successful from the unsuccessful. Whether you want to become a financial advisor or simply need to hire one to help with your financial planning, here are five traits to keep in mind that most successful financial advisors have. Key Takeaways Successful financial advisors have

The most successful investors are those with vision. They’re capable of seeing opportunities where others can’t, often leaning on instinct as much as cold, hard data.  The Latinx investors on this list may not all be household names, but their financial backing has helped launch or rejuvenate thousands of businesses. With many more hits than

In this article LATG Daniel Loeb, founder and chief executive officer of Third Point LLC Jacob Kepler | Bloomberg | Getty Images (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) The once red-hot SPAC market is becoming a fertile ground for activist investors who push for changes at problematic companies and profit from them. A record

The utilities sector is made up of companies that provide electricity, natural gas, water, sewage, and other services to homes and businesses. Many of these companies are heavily regulated. They include major utilities companies such as Dominion Energy Inc. (D), Duke Energy Corp. (DUK), and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL). Utilities stocks, as represented by the

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, March 30, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters For stock investors pondering how to ride out the worst bout of inflation in four decades, don’t worry and stay the course, according to Nick Maggiulli, chief operating officer at Ritholtz Wealth

“America is an idea … It instills in every person in this country the belief that no matter where you start in life, there’s nothing you can’t achieve if you work at it.” Joseph R. Biden, April 25, 2019 On Jan. 20, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., known to most people as Joe Biden or

Homeownership may be a part of the American Dream—but in reality, roughly one in three American households (nearly 36%) lives in rentals, according to a 2020 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Renting has also become much more common among the age groups and family types that were traditionally more

In this article SHOP-CA The logo of Shopify is seen outside its headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 28, 2018. Chris Wattie | Reuters Ecommerce start-up Shopify said Monday it is planning a 10-for-1 stock split, while seeking shareholder approval for a “founder share” for its CEO Tobi Lutke to increase his voting power. Upon