Americans have been complaining about the cost of living since Colonial days. But actually measuring it, and determining how it changes over time, have always been a challenge. It was just a century ago, in 1921, that the U.S. government started publishing a national Consumer Price Index (CPI), based on living costs across major cities.
In this article BABA MDT TWTR M DG DLTR Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Macy’s (M) – Macy’s surged 15% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter and raising its full-year earnings forecast. Results got a boost from strong apparel demand as people returned to
Source: shutterstock.com/Imagentle Jumpy market sentiment has led to an increase in investors searching for the best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy for safety from further declines. Low-risk investors are striving for a safe haven in a market crushed by numerous worries that dampen the mood in broader markets. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that according to
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) make it easy to a dose of recession-proof dividends. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): Low-costs and growing payouts are a powerful combination. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYM): Investors looking for more can use this ETF of strong high-yielding blue-chips. WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES): Thinking small can
Source: Shutterstock If you’re into tech stocks — or if you tried to buy a car or computer anytime recently — you’ve heard about the semiconductor chip shortage that helped push prices higher. But as an investor, you need to start thinking about what’s next — the coming chip glut — and how that will
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCLH) is repositioning seven months of Asia cruises, but owners of Carnival (CCL) shouldn’t be worried. Asia remains a growth area in the cruise industry. CCL stock still provides an excellent risk/reward profile and opportunity. Source: Ruth Peterkin / Shutterstock.com As if cruise stocks needed another problem, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NYSE:NCLH) announced
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to entrepreneur and best selling author, Jeff Booth. Jeff is the author of, The Price Of Tomorrow, which is a book about why deflation is the key to an abundant future. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why we have too much debt and not enough growth in
In this article DELL COST WEED-CA HIBB BIG PDD Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Big Lots (BIG) – The discount retailer’s shares tumbled 21.2% in the premarket after missing Wall Street forecasts for quarterly earnings and revenue. The company also reported a larger-than-expected slump in comparable-store sales and issued cautious full-year
Source: Shutterstock While this year’s anxiety-fueled downturn has on the flipside generated attractive discounts for speculators, the contrarian opportunity among blue-chip stocks to buy is arguably the most enticing. Indeed, several of the alpha dogs are suffering massive losses — perhaps to an unprecedented degree. Such a circumstance gives patient investors unprecedented access to quality
Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) operates in a booming sector, and its products sound very useful for small and medium businesses. Still, the company has a few red flags, making TWLO stock unappealing and a sell. Among these warnings signs are slowing revenue growth and a deceleration of spending on the company’s products
Disney (DIS) missed revenue and earnings expectations in the recent quarter. Disney’s parks are opening and streaming services are expanding. DIS stock has more downside and investors should wait for it to hit rock bottom. Source: chrisdorney / Shutterstock Once a high-flying stock, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is being avoided by investors today. Nobody wants
While having a basic understanding of economic theory isn’t perceived as being as important as balancing a household budget or learning how to drive a car, the forces that underpin the study of economics impact every moment of our lives. At the most basic level, economics attempts to explain how and why we make the purchasing
A gas station is seen as the average price of gasoline reach all-time high at $4.37 per gallon (about 3.8 liters) in Virginia, USA on May 10, 2022. It’s claimed that gasoline prices vary by region. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Memorial Day marks the start of the summer driving season, and
The best mid-cap stocks to buy provide growth potential without being overly speculative. PDC Energy (PDCE): With oil prices likely to soar on reduced global supply, PDCE can still build on its momentum. Life Storage (LSI): Housing market dynamics could make this self-storage-focused real estate investment trust thrive. Oshkosh (OSK): Specialty truck and military vehicle
Source: wutzkohphoto / Shutterstock.com Once a high-growth stock, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is going through a difficult period. After losing subscribers, it has a lot to work on. Consequently, NFLX stock has seen a massive dip over the past six months. The stock was once as high as $700 and is now down to $195. It lost
News reports suggest Electronic Arts (EA) is actively shopping itself. That said, Amazon (AMZN) is considered a potential buyer. It’s another reason investors ought to consider AMZN stock. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly one of several massive businesses interested in buying Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), the creator of video game franchises such
On today’s episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals, Preston talks with bond expert, Greg Foss, about the potential impacts of Bitcoin on the global credit market and overall financial system. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What were some early lessons that Greg learned that shaped the way he sees the investing world – How does he
In this article BIG ADSK ULTA Ulta Beauty store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Ulta Beauty — The beauty retailer surged 10% following better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue. Ulta Beauty also shared a better-than-expected outlook for the full year. American Eagle — The stock dropped 4.2%
Down nearly 70% in the past year, can PayPal’s (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock recover? Technology stocks have been crushed this year as investors stampede out of the asset class and head for safe havens ranging from consumer staple stocks to bonds and gold. And among technology stocks, shares of financial technology (fintech) companies have been singled out
It’s a good time to look for retirement stocks, and these seven are good, reliable choices. Alico (ALCO) has a compelling but unusual business as a holding company for agribusiness and land management assets. BCB Bancorp (BCBP) is a regional bank headquartered in New Jersey that will benefit from wider margins and continued growth. Global