Suffice it to say that 2022 is a tough year to be a mortgage origination specialist like Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Frankly, RKT stock has behaved like a rocket that ran out of fuel. That’s because high mortgage rates have deterred home-buying activity. This situation won’t likely resolve anytime soon as the U.S. Federal Reserve, or
In recent coverage of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock, I’ve provided two key reasons as to why it’s not worth buying. First, the market is overestimating the impact of its student loan catalyst. Second, taking into account long-term earnings forecasts, a recovery for the fintech firm’s shares at best may only entail a move back to
Gold is a popular asset among investors wishing to hedge against risks such as inflation, market turbulence, and political unrest. Aside from buying gold bullion directly, another way to gain exposure to gold is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold gold as their underlying asset or invest in gold futures contracts. Some investors
To buy stocks, you’ll typically need the assistance of a stockbroker, since you cannot simply call up a stock exchange and ask to buy stocks directly. When you use a stockbroker, whether a human being or an online platform, you can choose the investment that you wish to buy or sell and how the trade
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the Employment Situation Summary, better known as the employment, or jobs report, at 8:30 a.m. ET on the first Friday of every month. The report is based on surveys of households and employers. It estimates the number of people on payrolls in the U.S. economy, the average
There is no easy way to find under-the-radar penny stocks. That’s not to say it’s challenging to find stocks trading under $5. A quick screen of the S&P 1500 says there are 26 currently meeting this criterion. However, many of them are losing money on a trailing 12-month basis. Therefore, if you’re a conservative investor,
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In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to talk about the pennant stock chart pattern, which is a continuation pattern, which means it continues moving in the same direction that it originally came from. In this episode I’ll show you what this pattern looks like, some of its previous trends, the volume, projections,
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When it comes to unemployment, different parts of the United States are affected in distinct ways by the current economic circumstances. While the national unemployment rate provides a good indicator of how the country is doing as a whole, it can diverge considerably from what you might be facing in your home state. That’s where
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Facebook’s parent company, took another step in its pivot towards the metaverse, unveiling a virtually reality headset called Meta Quest Pro and saying the firm would focus on how to build the future of connection within virtual and augmented reality.” The headset, known while under development as Cambria, comes seven years
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of $2.87 vs. $3.74 in Q3 FY 2021. Net interest margin is expected to rise YOY. Total revenue is expected to increase modestly YOY, but at the fastest pace in seven quarters. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), the largest U.S. bank by consolidated assets, is likely to report that 3Q
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate adjusted EPS of $1.53 vs. $0.30 in Q3 FY 2021. Load factor is expected to rise sharply YOY to its highest level in three years. Revenue is expected to be at its highest level in at least four years. Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), the world’s largest airline before the pandemic
Large cryptocurrency mining pools exist so that people who do not have the financial and computational resources to mine competitively can pool their resources and increase their chances of being awarded a coin. While it is possible to mine solo, joining a mining pool increases your chances of being rewarded. Whether large mining pools are
When is the right time to retire? It’s a question that depends on your personal needs and circumstances—not to mention your plans for what you’ll do instead. We’ve all had days when we’re prepared to hand our boss a resignation letter and lead the good life of a retiree. While leaving the workforce early might
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), over its non-fungible token (NFT) collections and cryptocurrency. According to a report, the financial watchdog wants to know whether some of Yuga’s non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency ApeCoin are similar to stocks and should follow the same disclosure
Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 109 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published October 4, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery experienced a positive week ending September 24, 2022, with the index score rising one percentage point to 76 out of 100.
In February 2021, I threw out my $5 target price for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and encouraged investors to “stop worrying and love the bubble.” “Bubbles are terrible for society… [but] recognize the [2021] bubble for what it is — a game of market speculation. Investors can expect cheap, marginal companies to keep outperforming before an
According to the International Energy Agency, batteries typically account for 30% to 40% of the value of electric vehicles. This fact, in itself, underscores the point that investing in the best battery stocks is essential for investors who are bullish on electric vehicles. After EV stocks underwent a significant correction , it seems like a
Times have been tough for Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) stock lately. Its financials have been terrible, and some high-level executives are leaving. Investors who are counting on Peloton’s deal with Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) to make everything better shouldn’t hold their breath. Remember how Peloton was a darling of the markets during the spread of Covid-19 in early