Ryan McQueeney discusses the end of the semiconductor super cycle and compares Texas Instruments and Broadcom, two chip stocks that dividend investors might have on their radars right now. Texas Instruments: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/TXN?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Broadcom: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AVGO?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a significant rise in so-called ‘smishing’ attacks consisting of IRS-themed texting scams designed to steal personal and financial information. Smishing attacks target mobile phone users by delivering scam text messages offering fake COVID relief, tax credits, or other benefits. The IRS does not send emails or
[embedded content] When we talk about EVs, we’re usually talking about cars. But with electric aircraft buzzing around in the news, will that be the next big sector to keep an eye on? Well, in truth, we think hydrogen makes the most sense for aircraft. It’s a heavy-duty, long-haul transportation medium, and hydrogen seems best
The acquisition of Scottrade, was completed by brokerage firm TD Ameritrade on September 18, 2017. Scottrade was an online brokerage firm that served more than 3 million accounts in the U.S. and had consolidated assets of approximately $24.4 billion. Founded in 1980 by Rodger O. Riney, the firm had about 500 branch offices throughout the
Reddit stocks have been so successful (or at least intriguing) that Reddit has quickly become an investing hub. The site has a huge community of investors and traders who use it as a platform for their investments. The trading community is also big on Reddit, and many subreddits are dedicated to trading. Investors are increasingly
Fidelity and Robinhood are fundamentally different in that Fidelity is an established, full service brokerage firm and Robinhood is a newer player that has received a lot of publicity, both good and bad. Fidelity was founded in 1946 and has evolved into a significant force in the online brokerage space. Robinhood was founded in 2013
What NFT Collections Are Trending? The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces continue to be a hive of activity despite continued bearish prices in the cryptocurrency sector. This week’s sales volume was boosted by an appetite for new collections, with PlayDapp & Mikey, Critters Cult, and Exosama leading the way. Key Takeaways In the past week, Critters
It’s fair to say that many investors are searching for a hidden bull market currently. For most, this search may take hold among mega-cap, low-beta blue-chip stocks. For others, this could mean finding specific penny stocks to buy with incredible upside, given their beaten-up valuations. In any case, it’s a search for diamonds in the
After covering market ideas under $10 and later under $20, it’s now time to go up the standalone denomination chain of the Federal Reserve note spectrum and discuss under-$50 sleeper stocks to buy before Wall Street wakes up. The narrative is simple. Your boss likes your work and decides to give you a raise. With
This year, consumer stocks have been hammered as inflation lingers at 40-year highs and interest rates rise. The Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Goods Index is down 20% this year as consumers pull back on their spending. However, some consumer-focused companies have performed worse than others. Much worse. Whether it is due to poor management, failure to adapt
For those that consider themselves the ultimate contrarians, they may want to target certain small-cap sleeper stocks to buy. And believe me, we are talking about true contrarianism. According to a recent MarketWatch article, big investors favor large-capitalization firms to take them home for the rest of 2022. That’s smart thinking — but it’s also
Lauren Taylor Wolfe, center, Roy Swan, left, and Shundrawn Thomas at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha, Sept. 8, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC ESG and sustainable investing generally have come under fire recently, with critics pointing to a lack of transparency and differing definitions sparking confusion around what investors are actually buying. Adding to the confusion is
Wall Street has not been kind to most financial stocks so far in 2022. Despite the potential for bank earnings to increase due to rising interest rates, worries over a global recession have weighed on many bank shares. Today we will examine three undervalued bank stocks that provide investors with good buying opportunities. The banking
[Editor’s note: “Muscle Through a Recession With Growth Stocks” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Lately, the stock market has been getting crushed. It’s clear that we’re in the middle of a bear market. And it seems likely that the U.S. will see
Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: An Overview Ether (ETH), the cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, is the second most popular digital token after bitcoin (BTC). As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization (market cap), comparisons between Ether and bitcoin are only natural. Ether and bitcoin are similar in many ways: Each is a digital currency traded via
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way from their relatively obscure origins. While the mainstream financial world once disdained digital currencies as tools for criminals and speculators, the industry has made significant progress in establishing itself as a legitimate and (potentially) world-changing space. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have seen massive growth in price and users, but there
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have levied more than $1.8 billion in penalties on various Wall Street firms for record-keeping failures. The SEC action targets 16 firms, with 11 of them having agreed to pay a combined $1.1 billion. The CFTC action covers 11 institutions,
A Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Apple — Apple shares fell 3.4% on Wednesday following a report that the company is ditching plans to boost new iPhone production. Instead of aiming to increase output by 6 million units in the second half
With precious metals prices continuing to move inversely to interest rates, some investors would say that the best precious metals stocks to own right now are none of them. If you view precious metals strictly through the lens of gold and silver, I can’t blame you. As inflation soared, gold and silver did not hold
When choosing an online broker, day traders place a premium on speed, reliability, and low cost. Features designed to appeal to long-term, infrequent traders are unnecessary for day traders, who generally start a trading day with no positions in their portfolios, make numerous transactions, and end the day having closed all of those trades. Our top