Investors in China stocks have not had much to report so far in 2021. The Shenzhen Composite index is up about 8.4% and the Shanghai Composite index returned 3.6%. By comparison the S&P 500 index, which hit a record high in early November, is up 24.3% year-to-date (YTD). Regular InvestorsPlace readers would know that the Chinese government
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Simply put, the Internet of Things (IoT) is where computers and other technological devices communicate with one another and exchange data over the Internet, independent of human beings. In the future, self-driving cars will need to communicate with one another, as well as with traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, and other devices and networks to ensure
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The euphoria for cryptocurrency reached an intermediary peak in mid-November, lifting Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) stock to a high of $83.45. Momentum dropped quickly in the days that followed. Source: Shutterstock The company disclosed a Securities and Exchange subpoena on Nov. 15, and Marathon Digital dropped by more than 20%. MARA stock found support at its
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There once was a time when, after 25 or 30 years of working diligently for your employer, you could expect to be rewarded for your loyalty and hard work with a gold watch and a steady stream of checks lasting the length of your retirement. But times have changed and those steady checks, which came
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Up until two weeks ago, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock was on a tear. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com After getting knocked back below $15 per share following its successful SPAC rollout, SOFI stock went on a strong run between late August and early November, delivering of strong quarterly results. The fintech company was also boosted by reduced
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Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Best Buy (BBY) – The electronics retailer’s shares tumbled 10.4% in the premarket, after it forecast holiday season comparable sales largely below Wall Street forecasts as it faces possible product shortages. Best Buy reported a quarterly beat on the top and bottom lines,
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Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) stock is not for the faint of heart investors. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com The company had the misfortune of coming to market just before the pandemic hit. The first few months of existence were going fairly well. PTON investors succeeded at building a base. There were sizable rallies and reasonable declines, but then
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Companies that need to raise additional capital can do so by issuing additional shares of stock. However, these additional shares will dilute the value of existing shares, which can be a concern for shareholders. Some companies, therefore, choose to issue rights or warrants as an alternative means of generating capital. These instruments give shareholders the
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GameStop (NYSE:GME) has been one of the year’s most amazing stories. Coming into 2021, GameStop appeared to be a nearly bankrupt video game retailer stuck in a death spiral. However, thanks to social media activism, GME stock flew to the moon in January. Source: rblfmr/Shutterstock.com Management used that opportunity to issue stock and raise sufficient
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Equity prices on Wall Street have never been higher, yet Zillow (NASDAQ:ZG) stock is 73% off its highs. A year ago, ZG stock exploded in a 140% rally to start the year. Then its momentum died suddenly in the middle of February. The bears have controlled the price action since then in a harsh descending
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