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This Fintech Stock Is Thriving as Interest Rates Rise
Consumer-lending fintechs that are overly dependent on the capital markets have been hammered this year amid rapidly rising interest rates. Investors like asset managers that typically purchase
Why Intel's Recent Bad News Does Not Spell Doom for the Chipmaker
Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) second-quarter earnings report issued July 28 was a disaster by any measure. The company reported dramatic misses on revenue and earnings and significantly lowered its outlook
This Automotive Stock Could Be Recession Insurance
As an auto parts retailer, O'Reilly (NASDAQ: ORLY) provides an essential service to car drivers who need to get their vehicles fixed no matter what the economy has in store. The company has
Down Nearly 90% From Its High, Snap Appears to Be Making a $3.7 Billion Bet On Itself
It's been a bad year for mobile app company Snap (NYSE: SNAP). As recently as last September, Snap stock traded for over $80 per share. But it's now down almost 90% from its high.
Perhaps you've
Want to Beat the Dow Jones? Buy and Hold This Growth Stock
Compared to other market indices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average isn't having such a bad year. The 30-stock index of some of the country's largest corporations is down a little less than 10% after
Don't Want to Miss Out on the Metaverse? Buy This Stock Right Now
"Metaverse" has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean, and why should investors care? Loosely speaking, the metaverse is a 3D digital world where people can interact using emerging
1 Green Flag for 3M in 2022, and 1 Red Flag
The latest earnings from 3M (NYSE: MMM) pleased investors, and the stock rose accordingly. It's a welcome development for a stock that's still down 19% in 2022. That said, what does the future hold
IRA Savers, Don't Make This Costly Mistake With Your Retirement Nest Egg
Saving in an IRA gives you flexibility that a workplace retirement plan doesn't offer, but it also puts a lot of pressure on you to choose the right investments. This can be stressful, especially to
My Top Tech Stock to Buy in August (and It's Not Even Close)
My top technology stock to buy in August is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). The advertising giant is weathering macroeconomic storms relatively well and is selling at its lowest price in
Meta Has a Bumpy Road Ahead
After hitting its all-time-high price just a little less than a year ago, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: META) stock has headed south over the next few months.
Investors are concerned about whether
AMD Earnings Preview: What Semiconductor Investors Should Keep an Eye On
Today's video focuses on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and five things I will keep my eyes on while the company reports earnings on Tuesday after the market closes. Unfortunately, Intel
This Streaming Stock Is Poised for Monster Growth (and It's not Netflix)
Streaming services saw a bump in sign-ups through the worst months of the pandemic. But as the world has somewhat returned to normal, the subscriber story has been mixed.
Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS)
Macerich Earnings: Another Strong Quarter
Since early 2021, Macerich (NYSE: MAC) has made a steady recovery from the initial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. The mall owner's net operating income (NOI) has bounced back along with occupancy
Why This ETF Is My No. 1 Recommendation for New Investors
When a new investor asks me what stocks or funds they should buy, I usually tell them that I need more information. I wouldn't recommend a chainsaw when a pair of scissors will get the job done, and
3 Housing Market Trends to Watch This Month
The housing market has seen its share of upheaval over the past couple of years. For months, buyers have been struggling with sky-high home prices and an almost unbearable lack of inventory.
But the
3 Bullish Comments From Apple Management
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose nicely last week, boosted by the company's stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results. The tech giant's top and bottom line were both better than
Is Goldman Sachs Undervalued Right Now?
It's been a volatile year for the stock market, and the S&P 500 was off to its worst start in over 50 years in the first half of 2022.
However, for long-term investors, these are the times you can
3 Early Signs This Crushed Growth Stock Might Be in a Turnaround
Regrettably, Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) hasn't been a good growth stock for most of its investors. Its shares are down by just over 98% in the last three years, it's (still) nowhere near
Shocker: Northrop Grumman Beats SpaceX in Space
Two years ago, SpaceX announced an evolution in its business.
Elon Musk's pioneering space company -- famous primarily for its low-cost launch rockets -- landed a $149.2 million contract to build
Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $150,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade
While turning $150,000 into $1 million in a decade may sound overwhelming, aiming for the 21% annual returns necessary to make this happen helps reframe things.
By focusing on healthcare businesses
Time to Buy Spotify After This Latest Stock Pop?
Earnings season is upon us, with many stocks reporting their financial results for the three months ending in June. One stock to watch closely is Spotify (NYSE: SPOT). The market was impressed when
64% of Savers Worry Their Money Won't Last Throughout Retirement. Do These Things if You Feel the Same
After a lifetime of hard work, you deserve a retirement that's meaningful, relaxing, and devoid of financial stress. But unfortunately, the latter is never guaranteed.
In fact, many savers today are
Tesla's Path to a $2 Trillion Market Value by 2025
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have shed 26% of their value year to date. It's partly because of a broader sell-off linked to unfriendly macroeconomic conditions and company-related issues like
Here's Why Passive Income Seekers Should Start Thinking About AGNC Investment
Mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been a highly out-of-favor sector for the past year as markets have anticipated the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. Rising interest rates are
3 Burning Questions for Canopy Growth
It has been an all-out disaster for cannabis producer Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) this year. Down more than 70%, it has performed far worse than the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF, which has


