Prior to the meme-trading phenomenon, I supported the contrarian bullish case for cineplex operator AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). In the many years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, streaming companies like Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) had been siphoning market share from the box office. Naturally, this dynamic put intense pressure on AMC stock. Source: QualityHD / Shutterstock.com Nevertheless,
The CEO of the investment firm running the world’s biggest bitcoin fund sounded off on comments made by Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler about the likely approval path for the first U.S. bitcoin ETF. Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, warned on Tuesday that the SEC would be making a mistake if it
In this article PPG MRK SPOT MTCH Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Spotify — The streaming company saw shares rise 2.8% after KeyBanc upgraded Spotify to overweight from sector weight. The firm said in a note to clients that the company was
Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) stock appears to have climbed recently due to takeover speculation and a boost from Reddit traders. Source: NYCStock / Shutterstock.com But I believe that the takeover speculation is likely unwarranted, while SKLZ stock remains extremely overvalued. An Unrealistic Takeover Rumor A publication called CTFN suggested that a casino could look to buy Skillz
On the front-facing side of things, you might not find a better no-brainer (albeit highly speculative) narrative than Zomedica (NYSEAMERICAN:ZOM), the veterinary care specialist focusing on diagnostics platforms. Previously driven by intense meme pressure, ZOM stock found itself providing blistering returns before it all went sour. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com Unlike other meme trades
According to Reuters, more than half of U.S. companies will make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory in the workplace in the coming months. Some will go further and require vaccination as a condition of employment. I don’t know about you, but I believe companies willing to protect the health and well-being of all stakeholders are stocks to
In this article SPOT 9618-HK MRNA BA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. JD.com (JD) — Shares of JD.com gained 1.4% in early morning trading after the Chinese e-commerce giant appointed a new president. The company’s founder and CEO Richard Liu is stepping back from day-to-day operations, while Xu Lei, previously CEO
I don’t know why anyone would want to buy AT&T (NYSE:T) stock. Source: Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com The moves into content by former CEO Randall Stephenson bombed spectacularly. Shareholders are left with $177 billion in debt and, starting next year, a skinnier dividend. The company’s wireless prospects are decent, but only because it can rip
When I wrote about DraftLings (NASDAQ:DKNG) on March 12, I focused on the many risks present in the business as described by them in their SEC filings. Since then, DKNG stock has lost about 15% of its value while the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (NYSEARCA:BETZ) is off 1.2%. Source: Lori Butcher/Shutterstock.com Those risks haven’t
In late June, online financial technology company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) became the meme stock de jour. As the most discussed stock on Reddit, trading volume in SOFI stock spiked, but shares began to slide shortly thereafter. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com No doubt some investors view SOFI stock as just the latest in a string of
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95.69 The current reading of the Investopedia Anxiety Index is below neutral, indicating a lower level of anxiety. Markets Today U.S. equity markets are pointing to a flat-to-lower open following new record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Wednesday. It was the 51st record close for the benchmark index in 2021, and
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) stock enjoys the first-mover advantage with cryptocurrency and has taken crypto mainstream with its user-friendly investment platform. Source: Primakov / Shutterstock.com Bitcoin (CCC:BTC-USD) has attracted massive interest and investment over the last few months. Investors have high hopes on Bitcoin’s price movement, which has driven BTC higher and it has worked in favor
It looks like the post merger bump enjoyed by Canadian cannabis producer Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock has come to an end. Source: Jarretera / Shutterstock.com TLRY stock had enjoyed a 62% run-up between mid-May and mid-June after it finalized its merger with former rival Aphria. The deal made Tilray the largest Canadian cannabis producer with annual
More than seven months after it made Wall Street history, GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock still manages to punch above its weight. That is, it’s still trading at a price leaps and bounds above the underlying value of its video game retailing business. Source: TY Lim / Shutterstock.com Sure, there’s the potential for its e-commerce transformation, spearheaded
With a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget resolution making their way through Congress and looking poised to pass, I believe investors are greatly underestimating the extent to which these pieces of legislation will help General Electric (NYSE:GE) and GE stock. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com GE operates through four industrial segments — Power,
Workhorse Group (NASDAQ:WKHS) hoped to revolutionize the trucking industry. However, WKHS stock has turned into a total bust over the past year. Shares peaked at $42 in February, but have now fallen below $10 for a greater than 75% loss. Source: Shutterstock Workhorse is part of a broader exodus from the electric vehicle stocks. Investors
Happy Labor Day, everyone! Today is all about recognizing and celebrating the workers who help make America so great – it’s about celebrating their contributions, sacrifices, and efforts. So, please, do that today. Yes, enjoy the beach. Enjoy the pool. Enjoy the last big hooray on the summer. But in the middle of all of
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Stock trading draws Type A personalities who are driven to win at all costs. Succeeding means logging long hours in front of a computer screen, researching, and trading stocks. But in stock trading, there’s a fine line between working hard and feeding an addiction. That line can mean the difference between making sound investment decisions