These six dividend stocks are very attractive because they have yields of over 5%. But they are also good investments, as the companies earn more on a monthly yield basis than the dividends they pay out to shareholders. This latter point is very important. Often business development companies, which are a mix of a lender
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has a very long way to go before it’s worth buying and, at this point, it might be time to get out if you’re holding this embattled EV play. As part of the company’s annual meeting, CEO RJ Scaringe wrote a letter to shareholders. While generally positive in its tone, Scaringe emphasized that
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is a classic example of a stock that many investors got interested in after COST stock saw a dip of around 20% in 2022. The company has consistent profitability, sales growth is strong and free cash flow generation is robust. But is COST stock a buy after reporting a strong third-quarter fiscal-year-2022
Fake asset recovery companies solicit victims of financial scams, promising to recover lost funds for a fee in advance. It sounds good, except for one problem—they do little to nothing to help and disappear with the fee. There are a lot of different scam artists out there who want to take your hard-earned money. Being
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, June 7, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures rose on Monday night after the S&P 500 dropped back into bear market territory ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures
During times of extreme volatility, even the most seasoned investors may struggle to pick safe stocks to buy for the long run. In such periods, it may be inspiring to review the stocks held by the Gates Foundation, which we will refer to as Bill Gates stocks. Established in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates
It was more of the same with U.S. stock markets in May, meaning that investors won’t be getting much reprieve from volatility in the near future. Virtually every U.S. stock index has more or less succumbed to bear markets. Hence, investors gravitate towards safe stocks that provide a hedge against troubling market conditions. You invariably
American tech investors tossed Chinese tech stocks like Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), JD.com (NASDAQ:JD), and Pinduoduo (NASDAQ:PDD) away months ago. I kept a few Alibaba shares, but their value is down by half. Today, American tech stocks are also in a bear market. Money-losing stocks doing important work like Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) are down by more
In this episode, Preston and Stig discuss the important chapters from billionaire Warren Buffett’s favorite book, The Intelligent Investor. In this episode, you will learn how to think about investing versus speculation, margin of safety, and intrinsic value. For anyone interested in becoming a value investor, The Intelligent Investor is the most important read on
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Coinbase (COIN) — Shares of the cryptocurrency exchange sank more than 14% amid the sharp pullback in the prices of bitcoin and other digital assets over the weekend. DocuSign (DOCU) — The software stock extended its losses from Friday in premarket trading, falling more than 5%.
The first few months of 2022 was certainly not the best time to make an entry into growth stocks like Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock. There are dozens of high-flying names that have plunged by over 50% in the last five months. The correction exposes the companies with weak fundamentals. At the same time, it presents an
The collapse of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock price has gotten so bad it’s starting to look like a cautionary tale. The financial technology (fintech) company that likes to refer to itself as an “online bank” has seen its stock plunge 62% since the start of the year. At just below $6, SOFI stock more than
During the stay-at-home phase of the coronavirus lockdown, telemedicine thrived. When countries lifted the lockdowns and swore never to return to them, the growth prospects for Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) stock immediately dimmed. TDOC stock is trading nowhere near its 52-week high. It may never get there again. Cathie Wood, who manages ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK), has a
Many people begin looking into tax-advantaged 529 plans soon after the arrival of their first baby. But it can be daunting for a first-time saver (and sleep-deprived parent) to sort through the many different options, rules, and tax angles that these accounts involve. In this article, we explore the basics of 529 plans and highlight
Pedestrians pass by a Lululemon store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Markets are tense, and May’s hot inflation report has only worsened the situation. Last month’s consumer price index rose 8.6% from a year ago, making it the highest increase since December 1981. The reading spurred further worries about a recession and bond yields jumped on
Current gasoline prices are shown in Garden Grove, California, March 29, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Gasoline is nearing an average $5 per gallon across the U.S., but while consumers are feeling the pain, prices are not yet at a level that would tip the economy into a recession, economists said. Where that breaking point
In the year thus far, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) stock has done very well, bucking the overall bearish trend amongst the broader markets. The company specializes in defense, security, and aerospace. They provide weapons systems, missile systems, precision strike technology solutions, and intelligence to customers worldwide. Raytheon Technologies has been around since 1922, when it was
Source: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock.com Ride-hailing and delivery company Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) continues to disappoint investors on multiple fronts. LYFT stock is down 63% year to date and trading 78% below its initial public offering (IPO) price of $72 per share from March 2019. Currently, shares sit just above their all-time low. The San Francisco-based company
FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) has been clobbered over the past year, falling 90% It’s possible shares are forming a bottom, but Q2 earnings present a potential downside catalyst New money should avoid FUBO stock, but current investors may want to hang on Source: Burdun Iliya / Shutterstock.com FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) has plummeted 90% in the past year and
On today’s show, Preston Pysh talks with Bitcoin influencers and builders, Parker Lewis & Joe Kelly from Unchained Capital Management. They discuss Bitcoin security and borrowing. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00 – Intro 03:42 – Why Joe Kelly founded Unchained Capital Management 06:30 – Why are people willing to borrow at such high interest