Oil prices retreated further on Thursday after sharp losses in the previous session, as the market shifted its focused towards rising U.S. crude stocks and away from fears of an imminent escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran.
Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But investors can boost… …read more […]
2020 will mark the 12 years of economic expansion – an unprecedented run for the US economy. While investors are enjoying the good times, they are starting to wonder – will it end? And when? Cautious investors are also starting to fortify their portfolios, setting up income streams that can survive a downturn. Better to do this now, while there is time to research the market and do it right.Finding the right investments to protect your income stream will naturally draw you to dividend stocks. Dividends are income-sharing payments, used by companies to return profits to stakeholders. The markets’ true …read more […]
Dutch food ordering company Takeaway.com said on Thursday its shareholders had approved plans for the company’s proposed 5.9 billion pound ($7.7 billion) acquisition of British peer Just Eat PLC.
If you’re interested in Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKT), then you might want to consider its beta (a… …read more […]
(Bloomberg) — The spectacular rally by Tesla Inc. stock — it’s more than doubled in three months — has finally pushed a long-time bullish analyst to the sidelines, saying investors’ expectations for the electric-car maker now appear to be “fairly calibrated.”Robert W Baird & Co. analyst Ben Kallo, has had a buy-equivalent rating on Tesla since March 2016, through some of the company’s most tumultuous periods. He downgraded his view on Thursday, saying the “risk/reward is more balanced following recent stock appreciation.” He now has the equivalent of a hold rating on Tesla but boosted his price target to $525 …read more […]
U.S. stock indexes hit record highs at the open on Thursday after the United States and Iran pulled back from new military action, while firming optimism about a U.S.-China trade deal added to the upbeat mood.
Kohl’s Corp and J.C. Penney Co Inc posted weak holiday season sales on Thursday, affirming that traditional brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to compete with record-breaking online shopping between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Concerns among French lawmakers about aerospace firm Latecoere’s sale to a U.S. fund are “overblown”, the head of its major client Dassault Aviation said on Thursday.
Carlos Ghosn’s lawyer said he was “very comfortable” with legal proceedings in Lebanon on Thursday, after the fugitive ex-Nissan boss was questioned over an extradition request from Japan where he faces financial misappropriation charges.
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U.S. stocks were set to open at record levels on Thursday after the United States and Iran pulled back from new military action, while firming optimism about a U.S.-China trade deal added to the upbeat mood.
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously… …read more […]
When searching for the stocks that can see explosive growth overnight, look no further than the healthcare industry. Unlike other names, healthcare companies often rely on only a few key milestones like data readouts or FDA approvals. So, when a particular result goes a company’s way, the news can act as a catalyst that sends shares soaring. However, investors looking to gain exposure to this space should know that this also makes these stocks riskier as unfavorable outcomes can have the opposite effect.As a result, the strength of investment opportunities in this sector can be harder to determine. So what’s …read more […]
2018’s fourth quarter was a rough one for investors and many hedge funds, which were naturally unable to overcome the big dip in the broad market, as the S&P 500 fell by about 4.8% during 2018 and average hedge fund losing about 1%. The Russell 2000, composed of smaller companies, performed even worse, trailing the […] …read more […]
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