Year: 2020

Stock futures were mixed Monday evening on the heels of another sharply negative day for US equities. The S&P 500 closed out the regular session lower for a fourth straight day, marking its longest losing streak since February. …read more […]

Colin Rusch, Oppenheimer Sr. Research Analyst, joined The Final Round to discuss what he is expecting out of Tesla’s highly anticipated battery day and his outlook for the stock. …read more […]

As the final quarter of 2020 approaches, so does the 2020/2021 flu season. As a result, the demand for COVID-19 testing is only expected to intensify, with those providing solutions set to be rewarded handsomely, according to Wall Street pros.Biocept (BIOC) is among those fighting the good fight against the deadly virus, offering polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. These tests are used to directly detect the presence of an antigen, rather than the presence of the body’s immune response, or antibodies.On September 16, BIOC announced that it has received more than 35,000 COVID-19 specimens to-date, reflecting a roughly 14,000 increase …read more […]

The U.S. aviation regulator should require new cockpit procedures for Boeing Co’s 737 MAX to help pilots disable an erroneous stall alert that could be a serious distraction during mid-flight emergencies, major pilots unions said on Monday. The proposal about an erroneous “stick shaker” alert is among recommendations the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Allied Pilots Association submitted during a 45-day public comment period for proposed 737 MAX design and operating changes laid out last month by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The 737 MAX changes could pave the way for the FAA to …read more […]

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Monday improvements unveiled at the electric-car maker’s “Battery Day” event would not reach serious high-volume production until 2022. …read more […]

Electric vehicle battery technology is advancing – but don’t expect dramatic developments any time soon – from Tesla or anyone else. …read more […]

Nikola shares plummeted on Monday after Founder Trevor Milton announced he would be stepping down from his position as Chairman. With Hindenburg Research accusing Nikola of laying an ‘ocean of lies,’ Nikola shares fell over 60% from their all-time highs. Wedbush Managing Director Dan Ives joins The Final Round panel to break down the details. …read more […]

If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that life continues, regardless of whether there’s a pandemic.
For better or worse, that’s the reality.
Even though one of my favorite holidays is going to undoubtedly be impacted by COVID-19, don’t expect it to be canceled.
And it still offers some investment potential that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Fright Night Decline?
I love Halloween.
I enjoy horror stories, ghouls, ghosts, demons and slasher flicks.
But like everything in 2020, this Halloween is going to be different from those of years past.
Typically, 32% of Americans go trick-or-treating. This year, only about 14% will. Some cities are even recommending that …read more […]

A tentative deal between the U.S. government and Bytedance, which would have the Chinese company retaining 80% stake and Walmart and Oracle getting 20% ownership of a newly founded TikTok Global, has been up in the air with both President Trump and the Chinese government having doubts of the security of the deal. Yahoo Finance’s Final Round panel discuss the details of the tentative deal and what it could mean for all the companies involved as investors wait for what’s the come next. …read more […]

Goldman Sachs raised Shopify’s price target on Tuesday to $1,318 from $1,286, maintaining its buy rating of the stock. The firm noted the company’s gross merchandise value (GMV) which accelerated exponentially and the company’s ability to innovate to problem-solve key problem areas for merchants. Yahoo Finance’s Final Round panel breaks down the firm’s call and what it means for e-commerce. …read more […]

In a dramatic reversal, one of the world’s biggest makers of coal-fired plants will exit the market. …read more […]

It’s only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in ‘sexy’ stocks… …read more […]