In this article GME GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split. The video game retailer said it will seek stockholder approval at its next shareholder meeting for an increase in the number of Class A common stock from 300,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 to partly conduct
U.S. President Joe Biden announces the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as part of administration efforts to lower gasoline prices, during remarks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, March 31, 2022.
Although prices for crude oil and natural gas have moderated in recent days, they remain at their highest levels in more than five years and energy stocks remain the best performing securities of 2022. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index is up nearly 40% on the year compared to a year-to-date loss of 3% for
Dividend Kings, stocks with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend growth, are favorites of many income investors. High-dividend yields can be a warning sign that the underlying company’s business is struggling or, worse for income investors, that the dividend could be at risk for of being cut. However, when those stocks offering high yields
American Airlines (AAL) is positioned for gradual recovery in utilization and cash flows Total debt of $38.1 billion is likely to remain a key concern as the credit stress impacts equity holders Prospects of further dilution also make the stock unattractive, so investors should look elsewhere for airline stocks Source: GagliardiPhotography / Shutterstock.com The black
The Biden administration is considering extending the pandemic pause for federally-backed student loans beyond May 1 SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto believes it will do more harm than good Investors shouldn’t worry about what this means for SOFI stock In early March, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain stated that President Biden might
There are six different ways you can receive the proceeds from the most popular type of reverse mortgage, the home equity conversion mortgage (HECM). The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which regulates HECMs, calls these choices payment plans. You can opt to get a large lump sum upfront, establish a line of
The prices for gas and diesel fuel, over $6.00 a gallon, are displayed at a petrol station in Los Angeles, March 2, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the fuel that runs the global economy was in short supply. Now some analysts say there could be spot
Contrarian investors looking for bargain-buying opportunities on fundamentally strong businesses should check out this list of stocks hit by supply chain issues. Some of the companies covered here could offer high stock investment returns once bottlenecks clear and their value chains normalize in 2022 or later next year. Persistent international trade tensions, COVID-19 pandemic induced
Without a doubt, the outlook of Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) stock has improved tremendously since I last wrote about the company in a September 2021 column. Source: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com Most importantly, CLOV stock has tumbled a great deal since September, making its valuation much less daunting. But the insurer’s fourth-quarter results and 2022 guidance
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the metaverse and stocks like Matterport (NASDAQ: MTTR). CNBC contributor Sam Shead explains the metaverse is “a sci-fi concept whereby humans put on some sort of headset or smart glasses that allows them to live, work and play in a virtual world much like the one depicted in
In this article LULU FIVE BNTX RH CHWY W PSON-GB COP OXY PSX FRPT RIVN PG HOOD Vlad Tenev, CEO and co-founder Robinhood Markets, Inc., is displayed on a screen during his company’s IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in Times Square in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check
When it comes to sector rotation, transportation stocks have been big winners. Yet there’s no short-term fix for this massive global traffic jam. We’ve been hearing about the supply chain crisis for a while now. But it’s hard to get a grasp of how massive this challenge is to set right. In 2021, exports from
AMC Entertainment (AMC) is far below its 2021 highs. The company has recently invested in a mining company. A high number of the shares of AMC stock are being sold short, but investors should not own it. AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is trading far below the high that it reached in early 2021 during the meme-stock
If real estate is part of your investment portfolio, you’ve probably done really well in recent years. But that doesn’t mean that Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) stock will be a solid pick in the next few quarters. Source: OpturaDesign / Shutterstock.com The coming months look to be challenging for Zillow and the housing industry after a
The money you contribute to your pension doesn’t necessarily have to be invested in just stocks, bonds, and active and passive funds. If you’re feeling especially brave, you can consider opening a self-directed Roth IRA. These retirement accounts permit you to stake your future on more exotic asset classes, including precious metals, real estate, cryptocurrency,
In this article ARKK Catherine Wood, chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images It’s hard to talk about the topic of women in investing without mentioning Cathie Wood. The founder, CEO
In this article NLSN BBU NLOK CVS UNH LHCG A screen displays the logo and trading information for GameStop on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. GameStop — Shares of the video game retailer dropped 6%
Teladoc Health (TDOC) is unloved on Wall Street, and appears to be drastically undervalued. A famous fund manager seems to like Teladoc stock, though, and there’s a partnership with a well-known e-commerce company to consider. Investors should grab shares of Teladoc before the investing community bids up the price. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com New
U.S. defense stocks like Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) have been explosive. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com In fact, since Russia attacked Ukraine on Feb. 24, RTX ran from about $89.31 to a high of $104.34. While the stock has since pulled back to $101.23, I’d use weakness as opportunity. For one, no one knows when the