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The First Republic Bank crisis and the possible contagion it could bring has the entire financial services industry down

Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL) has been weathering stormy seas for the last 2 years, but the skies are clearing, and smoother sailing is ahead. The headwinds are not over, but signs within the

The market has been selling off bank stocks on fears of contagion stemming from the Silicon Valley Bank implosion and Signature Bank insolvency. Regional banks were the victims of panic selling

BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) got a substantial boost from the pandemic and its mRNA vaccine, developed with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). The stock has seen a substantial correction since then due to slowing

The bad news: Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) shares are down 20% year-to-date and more than 70% from their post-Covid peak.

The good news: the clothes retailer now offers a stylish accessory in the form of

Whether you're a newcomer to the world of dividend stocks or a veteran, the question of whether to buy before the ex-dividend date will always be one to ponder. Buying a dividend stock before the

The Silicon Valley Bank implosion created a domino effect, with regional bank stocks selling off to levels not seen in years. The key word here is contagion and the fear of it. Regional banks have

Dividend stocks drop by the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date. The stock takes a short-term hit, but the shareholders are compensated in cash on the payout date. If it's a wash, why are

When it comes to commodity markets, there are several verticals in which to operate, ranging from the actual exploration and processing of the underlying commodity to, in the case of oil, refining

Flying can be a highly rewarding activity for most people. Not only is it an opportunity to log off from the stressors of life and the world, but it's also a way to earn rewards, such as cash back

There are, as they say, a million ways to make a million dollars. However, for those interested in the financial markets and the underlying asset prices that fluctuate from Monday to Friday, there

On March 23, 2023, short-seller Hindenburg Research released a scathing report accusing Block Inc. (NASDAQ: SQ) of inflating user metrics and facilitating fraud to enable insiders to profit over

The bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rally continues, although bulls haven’t quite managed to sustain the breach of the $28,000 psychological level just yet.

Buying and holding bitcoin long-term might be a

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell raised interest rates by 25 basis points this week. Investors were expecting the interest rate hike, but it’s created a situation where the Fed’s words and

 Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is hosting an investor day event, and the pre-event press release already excites the analysts. The release reaffirmed the dividend king and its 2023 targets and

After over a year of downtrending, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) shares have hit and confirmed their bottom. The move is driven by better-than-expected results proving that the use and adoption of tech

While you might already know that you can invest in consumer staples like food and tobacco products, you might not know that you can also invest in what people buy when they have more to spend

Investing in dividend capture stocks can be a strong place to begin if you want to earn money buying and selling stocks. A dividend capture stock is a stock that an investor buys specifically to

Most consumers looking for a new vehicle have come to the dire realization that there are no new cars available anywhere. This trend began in 2022 with the closing of semiconductor foundries

Shares of Micron (NASDAQ: MU) hit their bottom late last year and are now set up for a complete reversal. The market action ahead of the Q2 earnings release suggests that sell-side interest is

If the results, the outlook, the valuation, and the analyst have anything to do with it, Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) can hit new highs in 2023. The Q3 results were better than expected, showing

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN), Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS), and Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) represent very different corners of the semiconductor industry. Still, all three have one thing in

Banking stocks have been hit strongly this year amid the bankruptcy of several high-profile banks, deteriorating sentiment, and the expectation that the worst is yet to come.

Despite these

One concerning aspect of dividend investing is that it can be easy to be attracted to stocks with the highest yields. Suppose a company’s share price lowers, which causes its yield to increase. In

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) is raising the roof for 2023; like all house parties, the year may not turn out as investors would hope. The company outperformed consensus estimates and gave favorable