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After a run of gains since June 12, markets are taking a turn down today. The slip, over 2.5% on both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones, comes after Florida confirmed more than 5,500 new coronavirus cases. The sudden spike raised new fears that the still-fragile economic reopening may be derailed. The mood wasn’t helped by orders from the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut – which had all been hard-hit by the virus – that all visitors from known hot spots must self-quarantine for 14 days.In times like this, it’s a comfort for investors to follow …read more […]

Tesla owners reported more problems than other car brands, but the results are unofficial because the company did not cooperate with J.D. Power. …read more […]

Tesla might have posted some serious gains this year – shares are up by 139% – but it has nothing on fellow EV maker Nikola (NKLA).Shares of the electric heavy-truck maker have been on a turbo charged run up, gaining 624% since the turn of the year.But is the hype justified? After all, for a company not generating any revenue – and one that despite this basic prerequisite is currently valued higher than Ford – the price tag seems, well, too high.At least that is the view of J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster. Coster initiated coverage of Nikola with a …read more […]

I’m sure you’ve heard the news…
Major online brokers such as Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade and Robinhood have experienced eye-popping growth in new account holders.
Across the board, these brokers are reporting as much as 170% growth in the first quarter of 2020.
Specifically…

Charles Schwab saw more than 280,000 new accounts opened in March.
E-Trade saw more than 363,000 new accounts in the quarter.
And Robinhood, who focuses on millennials, saw an eye-popping 3 million new accounts in the first quarter.

These are stunning numbers.
Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger said it’s seeing “monumental volumes” of trading.
Its past quarter included 27 of the 30 highest-volume days …read more […]

Dr. Christopher Labos joined Yahoo Finance’s The Final Round to discuss the latest spike in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and how cities can better help to stop the spread of the virus. …read more […]

Yahoo Finance’s Rick Newman joins The Final Round to break down J.D. Power’s 2020 initial quality study. …read more […]

If one leading analyst’s forecast plays out, any investors feeling slightly deflated by Micron’s (MU) underperformance so far in 2020 need not worry.Ahead of next week’s fiscal 3Q20 earnings report, Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann is confident in the chipmaker’s ability to execute. What’s more, he expects the next quarterly results to be even better.The 5-star analyst has a Buy recommendation on Micron shares, to go hand in hand with a lofty $100 price target. This conveys Mosesmann’s belief that Micron will soar by 107% over the next 12 months. (To watch Mosesmann’s track record, click here)“We continue to like shares …read more […]

Stock futures opened modestly higher Wednesday evening. The after-hours moves came on the heels of a steep selloff in markets during the regular session, with the Dow dropping 2.72%, or 710 points, for its worst day since its near-7% slide two weeks ago. …read more […]

Below, Investment U’s Income Expert, Marc Lichtenfeld, takes a look at Dow Chemical’s dividend safety.
The dividend safety rating of Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW) may be a victim of its time. Let me explain… Dow Chemical was spun off from DowDuPont last year when the company split into three parts.
As a result, Dow Chemical as a stand-alone company has a very short dividend-paying track record. That’s strike No. 1, as SafetyNet Pro is a “show me” model.

What Is SafetyNet Pro?

SafetyNet Pro is a groundbreaking tool that predicts dividend cuts with stunning accuracy. With it, you can determine the dividend safety rating …read more […]

With their businesses cratering, most U.S. airlines are staking out their short-term future on one customer segment that has proven resilient in nearly every downturn — travelers visiting friends and relatives. But as Covid-19 cases rise in the United States and some states enact new restrictions on movement, that strategy will be tested. The latest […] …read more […]

What is financial freedom and how can you reach this level of stability in your life? This is a question that everyone needs to consider as they navigate through adulthood.
However, its exact meaning may be different for each person. This all depends on your specific goals, age, personal and professional life.

What is Financial Freedom to You?
It’s important to determine what this means for you. In general, it’s the ability to have complete control without debt. This “fiscal stability” lets you live your life without having to worry about having enough income to dictate your choices.
So, by definition, what is financial …read more […]

On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne raised his price target on shares of Disney, from $125 to $135, as he finds the company to be ‘uniquely positioned’ to bring its ESPN family directly to consumers. The Final Round panel discusses. …read more […]

In today’s Simply Answered, Simply Explained series, Bryan Bottarelli will go over some trading tips and address one of the most common trading questions for beginners: How Do I Trade a Small Account?
If you’ve just opened up a new Robinhood, E-Trade or TD Ameritrade account, this video is perfect for you.
I’ll give you a no-BS guide on how to properly get started… and how to avoid some common mistakes… so you’ll set yourself up for success, right from the start.
5 Trading Tips to Grow a Small Account

Trading Tip #1: Trade What You Already Know
Whenever one of my friends comes to …read more […]

In 2016, people voted for Trump with the hope he would help them economically, but a majority of Americans failed to see financial improvement since Trump took office. …read more […]

(Bloomberg) — Hertz Global Holdings Inc.’s bonds were valued at 26.375 cents on the dollar in a credit derivatives auction Wednesday, casting doubt on the possibility that shares will have any value when the company emerges from bankruptcy.The price, determined in an auction that’s used to settle hundreds of millions of credit default swaps tied to the bankrupt company, means traders who bought protection against the car rental company’s failure will be paid 73.625 cents for every dollar insured.The relatively low bond recovery level suggests Hertz shareholders are likely to see their holdings go to zero as the company reorganizes …read more […]