Sometimes, investors want to diversify their portfolios geographically. Consequently, they might be curious about StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE), a financial technology (fintech) firm that’s based in Brazil. It’s fine to research STNE stock, but this doesn’t mean that you should actually own it. Source: Shutterstock For one thing, the latest news reports regarding StoneCo are filled with class-action
Vinco Ventures (NASDAQ:BBIG) is one of the more puzzling stocks to analyze. Shares of the technology-focused acquisitions company are now changing hands for about $3. At one point, BBIG stock went as high as $12.49 a pop. The stock’s sentiment has weakened in the last few months, mainly because of a lack of operational focus
Winter months typically put natural gas stocks in the limelight. Energy consumption has made a remarkable rebound this year from pandemic-induced low levels. For instance, despite the recent pullback in price, natural gas prices have surged over 80% so far in 2021. Meanwhile, the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Spot is up 68% year-to-date (YTD). Understandably,
In this article CRM AMBA HPE BOX BIRD DASH Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Salesforce — Shares of the software giant dropped more than 6% in premarket trading despite a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report. The company’s fourth-quarter guidance missed analysts’ expectations. Salesforce also announced it promoted Bret Taylor to the role of co-CEO, alongside
In my Nov. 3 column on Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID), I contended that for LCID stock to go meaningfully higher, the company had “to soon start generating strong, positive buzz surrounding its electric vehicles.” Source: ggTravelDiary / Shutterstock.com Nearly a month later, the company has not made much progress when it comes to getting the publicity needed
Digital World Acquisition (NASDAQ:DWAC) stock is back on the upswing. Digital World is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that intends to merge with former President Donald Trump’s social media company, the Trump Media & Technology Group or “TMTG”. Source: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com DWAC stock spiked from $10 to above $100 at one point following the
Electric vehicle (EV) company Fisker (NYSE:FSR) has had a roller-coaster year. But now with 2021 reaching a close, FSR stock is on a roll. Specifically, the month of November was big for the company, highlighted by an Ocean EV unveiling at the LA Auto Show. FSR stock closed out October at $16.05. By the last day
What Is a Currency War? A currency war is an escalation of deliberate currency devaluation policies among two or more nations, each of which is trying to stimulate its own economy. Currency prices fluctuate constantly in the foreign exchange market. However, a currency war is marked by a number of nations simultaneously engaged in policy
In this article SNOW BA AAPL SIG FIVE OKTA Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Snowflake — The cloud data company’s shares jumped more than 13% after the company reported quarterly results that beat revenue estimates. Snowflake also reported sales of $334 million during the third quarter, which exceeded the $306 million
Teladoc’s (NYSE:TDOC) stock growth is slowing, its losses are increasing, and its advertising, sales and marketing costs are jumping. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com I believe that these trends are all signs that the company is being hurt by the tough competition that I’ve warned about in the past. Meanwhile, the easing of the pandemic
It’s safe to say that Germany-based Sono Group (NASDAQ:SEV) isn’t your typical electric vehicle manufacturer, and SEV stock isn’t a run-of-the-mill investment. Indeed, it requires a bold, long-term vision to believe in this company and stock. Source: nrqemi / Shutterstock.com Not long ago, InvestorPlace contributor Luke Lango asked a crucial question: could Sono Group’s flagship vehicle, the
Like many names in the fintech space, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has been falling for the last month. But some investors have still done well. The stock has seen massive price spikes and falls, and the consensus price target of analysts is $25.57. However, I believe SoFi is a solid long-term buy. Source: rafapress /
In this article COF Capital One CEO and Chairman, Richard Fairbank. Marvin Joseph| The Washington Post | Getty Images Capital One says it is eliminating all overdraft fees for retail banking customers. It’s the largest U.S. bank yet to end the industry practice of charging customers a hefty fee, typically $25 to $35 each instance,
In this article ULTA MRVL DOCU OLLI Florida, Port St Lucie, The Landing at Tradition, outdoor mall, Ulta, beauty cosmetics store. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Marvell Technology — Shares of Marvell Technology surged more than 11% in extended trading after the
I’d highly discourage you from investing in Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) stock no matter what you hear about its possible turnaround. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com With the rise of the new Omicron variant, many investors may be looking to edge towards heavier portfolio allocation in “stay-at-home stocks.” Whether this would be a good move or not
The pandemic had brought our lives to a standstill. Thankfully, the vaccines are effective against it and have worked as a light at the end of a dark tunnel. But the new Covid variant has brought back the anxiety and stress associated with the pandemic. The World Health Organization has called it a “variant of
Snap (NYSE:SNAP), the camera company that makes all its revenue from advertising, took a big tumble on Oct. 21 when it released its quarter-three earnings. Apple’s changes to the iOS platform that impact the way advertising is targeted, measured, and optimized hurt Snap’s revenue base. In short, people opted out of its ads. Since then,
Let’s face it, there’s no easy way to pick stocks for your portfolio. Doing so requires a lot of hard work, research, not to mention money. And you’ll need a viable strategy that fits with your short- and long-term goals. Maybe you’re an index investor—a passive investor who chooses equities and hopes to mirror the
In this article ZEN Richard Drury | DigitalVision | Getty Images Company: Zendesk Inc. (ZEN) Business: Zendesk is a software development company that provides “software as a service” solutions for tracking, prioritizing, and solving customer support tickets across various channels. The company’s offerings include Zendesk Chat, a live chat software to connect with customers on
Andrew Valenzuela is helped with his application during a job fair at a Post Office in Los Angeles, California on September 30, 2021, as the US Postal Service looks to fill 40,000 seasonal-worker positions in preparation for the winter holidays. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Reserve is expected to move