Investing for your child’s education is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. A 529 plan is an easy way to accomplish that, while also enjoying some tax advantages. Originally intended for post-secondary education, 529 plans can now be used for K-12 education costs. And, since the passage of the
It seems like the beginning of Q4 is becoming the big transitional quarter for the markets. Sometimes it’s a bullish trend, sometimes a bearish one. This time it’s about transition. And that’s why A-rated stocks to buy are key to navigating now and into 2022. Supply chain issues are creating havoc in the global markets
In this article SPCE Virgin Galactic pilots walk to the company’s SpaceShipTwo Unity spacecraft, attached to the jet carrier aircraft Eve. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic stock plunged in trading on Friday after the company said it would delay any spaceflights to next year as it refurbishes its vehicles. While Virgin Galactic hoped to fly its
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has underperformed the market in recent years. INTC stock stock has gone up by only around 20% over the past three years, trailing much behind the PHLX Semiconductor Index‘s return of over 150%. INTC stock currently hovers around $54, up 8% year-to-date (YTD). Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Analysts have put the blame
Wish.com parent company ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) stock has been a disaster since its initial public offering. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com Wish went public at an IPO price of $24 in December 2020. The stock rallied as high as $32.85 in February during the Reddit WallStreetBets trading fury. Since then, the stock has dropped like a rock.
Although new trends are part and parcel of the current market, there is one overarching theme; you cannot go wrong with technology. Considering how dominant tech companies are on the S&P 500 index, it comes as no surprise that disruptors dominate investing conversations at the moment. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a tech disruptor making waves.
Even though Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a $2.275 trillion market cap, its massive free cash flow (FCF) could push its value even higher. In fact, my calculations show that MSFT stock could trade between 12.6% to 27% higher. Based on its Oct. 14 closing price of $302.75, that puts its value between $340.90 and $384.80 per
Megan Leonhardt | CNBC As third-quarter earnings roll out and 2021 winds down, analysts and investors are looking for which companies can close out the year on a bullish note. Many firms had stellar starts to the year, and are in a tough spot to continue growing at such rapid paces. Costco braved the
With shares moving up following the acquisition of Nanotech, is it time to buy Meta Materials (NASDAQ:MMAT) stock, ahead of its revenues taking off? Not so fast. It’s still down big from the high prices it hit when it first appeared on the radar of meme stock investors. But at $5.31 per share, this smart
After taking investors on a miserable ride for several years, General Electric (NYSE:GE) shares are showing promise. Over the course of just three and a half years, the struggling multinational saw its stock lose over 80% of its value. Once the world’s most valuable company, GE stock collapsed in an epic fashion. However, the turnaround
Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for adults 65 and over, pays doctor and hospital bills for many older Americans. However, it doesn’t cover everything. Long-term custodial care for help with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating, are not covered under the plan. There are other uncovered costs as
Just like in September and many months before that, so far in October, General Electric (NYSE:GE) has been stuck in neutral. Bouncing between $100 and $105 per share, investors are still unwilling to send GE stock to higher prices. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com To some degree, this makes sense. CEO Larry Culp has made progress
Andrew Toth | FilmMagic | Getty Images “The Big Short” investor Michael Burry inquired about ways to bet against bitcoin just before the world’s largest cryptocurrency hit a six-month high to breach the $60,000 level. “Ok, I haven’t done this before, how do you short a cryptocurrency,” Burry said in a Wednesday tweet. “Do you have
Woman pumps gas outside of Wawa storefront Saul loeb Energy prices are surging, and the economy is already feeling the pinch of higher fuel costs though it is far from stalling out. There is an unusual coincidence of much higher oil, natural gas and coal prices, combined with other rising commodities and supply chain disruptions.
OpenDoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) stock is the kind of name I’ve learned to avoid. Source: PREMIO STOCK/Shutterstock.com Over my years of investing, I’ve learned–in some cases, the hard way — that buying stocks on weakness is really the best and easiest way to make money in the market. Conversely, buying risky names that are riding positive momentum
Interestingly enough, most U.S. stock traders probably didn’t think much about Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global (NYSE:DIDI) until DIDI stock tanked recently. Both the company and the stock have been in the headlines lately, but not with positive news. Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com Some dabblers in Chinese stocks have learned the hard way that China’s
On July 30 I wrote that Facebook was likely worth $517 per share, or 44% higher than its price at the time. That was when FB stock was at $358.32 per share. Since then, it has tumbled to just $328.53 as of Oct. 14. I still feel that it is worth my original price, and
Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk Joe Skipper | Reuters; Joe Raedle | Getty Images; Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | Getty Images 2021 has been a whirlwind for private space tourism, with this week especially crucial for the ventures founded by Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson. While Bezos’ Blue Origin took a step
In this article CRSR PSON-GB TFC SPCE MRNA PNC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Moderna (MRNA) – Moderna added 3.2% in premarket trading after rising 3.2% yesterday, following an FDA panel recommendation for a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine. The panel recommended approval of a booster for people 65 and
A few months ago, the Federal Reserve was talking about “transitory” inflation. The governors at the Fed meant that while inflation was rising swiftly, it wasn’t going to last. But inflation kept rising at a brisk clip and the Fed started to be less sanguine about the transitory nature of inflation. It hedged by telling