The CFA Level III exam is the last in the series of three exams conducted by the CFA Institute. Coupled with at least 48 months of relevant work experience, successful completion of the final level yields a charter membership. While the first two levels revolved around basic financial knowledge, investment valuation comprehension, and the application
Mortgage rates have yo-yoed dramatically the past two weeks, with the latest movement being a big push higher again. The 30-year average is now back to the 7% range and less than a tenth of a point under the 20-year high it hit in late September. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year loans
In 2020 and 2021, so-called Reddit stocks came roaring to life. Investors were increasingly piling into these names in a way that many in the industry knew would end in disaster. Ultimately, it did, with these stocks falling significantly in 2022. However, that does leave us with some cheap Reddit stocks to pick over. In
Equity markets are sensitive to quarterly earnings reports. A slight earnings miss by a company translates into a knee-jerk decline of its stock. On the other hand, stocks can go ballistic on earnings beats. It’s therefore a good idea to consider opening near-term long or short positions in stocks just ahead of companies’ quarterly earnings
Right now, the U.S. dollar is seeing strength we haven’t seen in some time. This has created a series of headwinds that many multinational organizations have had to battle. That said, a weak U.S. dollar has historically been good news for big American multinational companies that get a large share of their sales and profits
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, provided money for a new type of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance and funding for a new grant that targets shuttered venues. Guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) describes how to get part or all of your PPP loan forgiven
It’s been a crazy year in the markets, huh? But what if I told you that all this craziness is actually creating the money-making opportunity of the century? You’d be skeptical. And that’s fine. Just don’t disregard me because I have a ton of data to prove that claim. Today, we sit on the cusp
Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two other U.S economists, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig, won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for work over the course of four decades on the role that bank bailouts play in financial crises. Key Takeaways Three U.S. economists won the 2022 Nobel Economics Prize for work
You can place bets on the world’s currencies through forex (foreign exchange) brokerage accounts, buying or selling currency pairs that react to economic developments all over the globe. The forex market operates 24/6, opening on Sunday afternoon in the U.S. and closing after stock traders complete their business on Friday afternoon. The volume of currency
Although the red ink splashed on the equities sector has many bulls in the dumps, it’s also important to remember that the doldrums open opportunities for these 7 stocks to buy on the dip. To be fair, you don’t want to just react to volatility in a simplistic Pavlovian manner. However, by filtering out companies
Some 65 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits each month, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The average monthly benefit for all retired workers in 2022 is estimated to be $1,657—a sum that represents the primary source of income for some of them. Even if you’ve saved funds in a 401(k), an individual
“Under-the-radar hypergrowth stocks” have generated big returns for early investors. And there are no signs of the trend slowing down. While these stocks may be riskier than more established companies, they offer the potential for far greater rewards. In fact, the rewards can be life-changing for those willing to take a chance on these unknown
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is recalling almost all of its 2022 vehicles because of a problem with a wheel fastener. Rivan said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it was recalling 12,212 RT1 trucks, RS1 SUVs and EDV commercial vans after discovering that the front upper control arm and the steering
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its non-member allies (OPEC+) cut crude oil production by two million barrels per day. Naturally, this action imposes supply flow disruptions that sent prices higher. That also helped create our list of top energy stocks to buy. Politically, the matter imposes significant consequences. Earlier this year,
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric trucks during a launch event at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Emily Elconin | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor, General Motors — Shares of Ford and GM fell 7% and 5%
When it comes to the best stocks under $20, let’s be real with each other — generally speaking, you get what you pay for. In other words, you don’t want to be the person that downgrades a two-star hotel for not having the accommodations of The Ritz-Carlton New York. Many of these companies in this
A single stock future (SSF) is a futures contract between two parties. The buyer of the SSF, or the “long” side of the contract, promises to pay a specified price for 100 shares of a single stock at a predetermined future date (the delivery date). The seller, who is on the “short” side of the
Ethereum is a name that comes up often in discussions about digital currency. Ether is also a name you’ll hear often, but many people are confused between the two because both names are sometimes used to refer to the cryptocurrency. There are key differences between Ethereum and its cryptocurrency, ether (ETH). Ethereum is a blockchain
It’s no exaggeration to say that DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is on a roll lately. The sports wagering company already established a multi-year collaboration with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Plus, DraftKings posted outstanding second-quarter 2022 results. That’s not all, though, as the next leg up in DKNG stock could come on the heels of a possible tie-in with Disney (NYSE:DIS). I
Rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) are notably up to start October, which is no surprise following the Fed’s September 21 announcement of another massive rate hike. In six of the eight major CD terms, the top nationally available rate climbed at least 20 basis points, and as much as two-thirds of a percentage point