If you recently inherited—or expect to inherit—retirement plan assets, you should keep Sept. 30 in mind. It’s a very important date when it comes to retirement accounts with multiple beneficiaries; it’s the date for determining whether an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) has a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries. An IRA is considered to have a
Consumer confidence is a leading economic indicator and can forecast forward-looking economic performance. With consumer confidence recently hitting its lowest level in 16 months, that’s not a great sign for the stock market. Accordingly, finding high-quality stocks to buy in this environment can seem tricky. Companies in the consumer discretionary, non-essential, or durable goods sectors
There could be an important update or two in store for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO). As InvestorPlace’s Eddie Pan explained, the automaker’s annual general meeting is coming up on Aug. 25. Will Nio make a definitive statement about the infamous Grizzly Research short report? That’s the billion-dollar question that will be answered soon. This, along with the
When central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming later this week, they will be confronting fresh data suggesting the global economy is at risk of sliding into recession. Surveys of purchasing managers from Asia to Europe, and in the U.S., show business activity contracting, with little sign of a turnaround anytime soon. U.S. private-sector business
Investors looking for solar stocks to buy may have their pick right now. Solar stocks have gained significant momentum over the past few months despite macroeconomic headwinds. For instance, the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) is up more than 10% so far in 2022. A significant catalyst has been the agreement between Ford (NYSE:F) and DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE)
In this article URBN Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Petco (WOOF) – The pet products retailer fell short of Street forecasts on both the top and bottom lines for its latest quarter, and cut its full year outlook as it faced higher costs. Petco shares fell 5.3% in the premarket. Brinker International
It’s been a rough year for growth stocks, and thus a rough year for Cathie Wood. In fact, it’s been longer than that, as her flagship fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK), topped out in February 2021. With the recent rally though, investors wondering about Cathie Wood stocks that could double by 2025. For that,
Investors looking for growth stocks that could double have their work cut out for them. The Dow Jones Index had touched highs of 36,900 in the beginning of 2022. With aggressive rate hikes and inflationary concerns, the index slipped below $30,000 levels. However, the markets have staged a rapid recovery with an upside of over
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price per share by its earnings per share (EPS), giving investors an idea of whether a stock is under- or overvalued. A high P/E ratio may suggest that investors are expecting higher earnings growth in the future compared to companies with a lower P/E.
A whistleblower claims that Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) has been “in violation of numerous laws and regulations” and has exhibited “extreme, egregious deficiencies” regarding privacy, security, and content moderation. Moreover, the former Twitter executive asserts that the microblogging and social media company has made misrepresentations to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, who is engaged in
Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of $0.50 vs. $0.94 in Q2 FY 2022. Data center revenue is expected to rise at a rapid pace YOY, but decelerating relative to the past two quarters. Companywide revenue is expected to increase, but at the slowest pace in 11 quarters. Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) has seen profits and revenue
Preston Pysh talks with Sam Callahan about what the BIS, IMF, and World Bank actually do. They cover how these NGOs have become extremely influential organizations that shape economic policy for non-elected central banks around the world. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:35 – What the heck is the Bank of International
In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to take a look at how to read stock charts for beginners. We’ll cover the basics of chart reading, different types of stock charts and the one I recommend, different time frames when looking at stock charts, also you’ll see me evaluate a few stock
Clean energy ETFs are among the top-performers this year too, after a spectacular performance last year. Invesco Solar ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/TAN/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/PBW/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID ALPS Clean Energy ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/ACES/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Tesla: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/TSLA?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Enphase Energy: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/ENPH?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID SolarEdge Technologies: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/SEDG?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Plug Power: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PLUG?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on
Capital gains may be realized on some forms of intangible property. Intangible assets are non-physical assets, which include patents and licenses. A capital gain occurs when an asset is sold for a higher price than what it was purchased for, and those gains are considered taxable by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Although there are
People have many different styles and tastes when it comes to money, but making your money grow is typically considered the most fundamental investment objective. The best way to accomplish this goal will vary according to factors such as the investor’s risk tolerance and time horizon. However, there are some key principles and techniques that
Thoughts of the American Frontier, also known as the Wild West, often conjure up visions of lawlessness and expansion into new unknown territory. This period is often characterized by volatility, risk, reward, and loss. Feelings of what it was like in the Wild West often hit close to home for those who find themselves within
Imagine heading out for a hard day’s fishing and returning with a gem that stuns fishermen across the nation? That’s exactly what happened to Mark Rand and his son Luke, who caught a rare, bright blue lobster off the coast of Maine on Aug. 11, 2022. The father and son, who between them have at
Investing in the tech sector is a great way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to high-growth industries, but knowing the best tech stocks to buy and hold can be difficult with many options. Fortunately, this article will give you everything you need to know about buying shares of companies in this sector. So
In the month since the Fed announced its fourth rate hike of the year, certificate of deposit (CD) rates have now risen across all the major terms. But over the most recent week, the top rate in many terms was flat, while you can now earn more on a 2-year CD, but less with a