The United States Consumer Price Index data for February aligned with expectations, with the core reading coming in at 5.5%. The report suggests that inflation is cooling at a moderate pace, and the market is now pricing anywhere from a pause to a 25 basis-point hike at the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting. In contrast,
In this article GS MRO NYCB WAL PACW CS FRC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A person walks by the First Republic Bank headquarters on March 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Credit Suisse — Shares of Credit Suisse plunged
Are you afraid to invest in the banking sector in 2023? There’s no need to be, as app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is quite different from its competitors. Naturally, SOFI stock will have its ups and downs this year. Yet, there are multiple reasons to expect SoFi Technologies to deliver outstanding value to its shareholders. Don’t
Using artificial intelligence, or AI, in retail stores is becoming more commonplace, and retailers are taking advantage of its benefits. Retail stocks AI stocks are increasingly being sought after as a result, with investors wanting to pour capital into them for the potential returns they can offer. From retailers’ point of view, AI is a
In this article CS WFC RF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Axel Lehmann, chairman at Credit Suisse Group AG, speaks during the Institute of International Finance (IIF) annual membership meeting in Washington, DC, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell.
Do you like fast action in the financial markets? Or, do you prefer a “slow but steady wins the race” approach to investing? It’s time for a gut-check, as Troika Media Group (NASDAQ:TRKA) stock is definitely a fast mover, and gets a “B” rating for its growth potential and high-risk level. Maybe you’d prefer to stay
Analyst ratings can be a valuable investment research tool, but you may not want to lean on them entirely to make investment decisions. A good example is with shares in China-based electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE:NIO). Analysts remain bullish on NIO stock. However, based on the latest developments with the company, it is hard to
During the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine stocks shot up on the promise that they could end the lockdowns. Many vaccines were developed, but few were approved. Since the end of 2021, even the approved vaccine developers have seen their stocks slump as part of the biotech price rout. However the winners of the vaccine race are
In this article FRPT GES LEN AAWW FRC WAL KEY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Newly constructed houses built by Lennar Corp are pictured in Leucadia, California March 18, 2015. Mike Blake | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Lennar — The homebuilding stock gained about 2% in extended trading.
The Covid-19 pandemic crushed travel and casino companies. However, pent-up demand following the reopening of the economy boosted travel and helped drive business to major casinos. Despite growing fears of an impending recession, several Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the casino space. This is largely due to the continued momentum observed in Las Vegas.
If you had $200 billion lying around, why wouldn’t you want to have your own bank? That’s probably what Twitter CEO Elon Musk thought when he floated the idea of buying SVB Financial’s (NASDAQ:SIVB) subsidiary Silicon Valley Bank on March 11. Other tech and crypto moguls have since offered up plans of their own. If you
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Short-squeeze stocks produced great results in the last bull market. Investors targeted penny or meme stocks with a high short interest in big buying. An initial rally translated into short covering, which accelerated the upside. I am sure investors remember the unbelievable rally in GameStop (NYSE:GME). This trading strategy is purely speculative stocks that made sense when the financial
Dividend growth investing is a great way to generate passive income. When there is market uncertainty, the right way to park your funds is in dividend stocks since they keep your money safe and will ensure healthy and consistent cash inflows. If you are here to generate passive income, you need to look out for dividend growth
Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most successful investors in the world. He has built his fortune through savvy investments in various industries, and his approach to investing has been emulated by many. Buffett is known for his long-term approach to investing, seeking out companies with substantial competitive advantages
In this article FRC UBER DASH BZFD HON UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A traveler walks toward the Uber rideshare vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: First Republic
It’s not exactly easy for investors out there right now. For starters, there’s the current market turmoil surrounding the collapse of a number of regional banks. As if we needed that on top of the uncertainty over the direction of the broader economy and Federal Reserve interest rate policy. The recent volatility makes good stock
Shoppers look at items displayed at a grocery store in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 15, 2023. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Consumer inflation may have cooled off a little in February, but economists expect it is still running at a high pace. The consumer price index, expected Tuesday morning, is forecast to show
In this article KEY FRC UAL GTLB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT GitLab Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Gitlab — Shares tumbled 36% after Gitlab issued a softer-than-expected outlook. It posted fiscal-year 2024 revenue guidance of $529 million to $533 million in 2023, compared
With a banking sector implosion compounding the Federal Reserve’s possible decision to aggressively raise interest rates, investors looking for stocks to buy may want to align their acquisitive strategies with what the experts believe. In other words, a significant value may exist in targeting securities that enjoy strong buy consensus ratings among Wall Street analysts. To