In this article BRK.A Warren Buffett on Saturday said Berkshire Hathaway has been increasing its stake in Activision Blizzard in a merger arbitrage play, betting that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the video game company will close. Berkshire now owns about 9.5% of Activision shares, Buffett said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. “Occasionally I’ll see
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In this article FB TDOC LUV MCD CAT Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Meta Platforms — Shares of the company formerly known as Facebook surged 17% after reporting mixed first-quarter results. The company posted a beat in earnings but a disappointing revenue miss. It also
Value investing has suddenly become in vogue amidst the current turmoil in the markets. Investors have been dumping high-growth stocks in droves. Even long-time favorites have seen declines of 10% or more. It is in this environment that AT&T’s (NYSE:T) stock starts to look attractive. For the longest time, I have considered T stock to
The balance sheet and the profit and loss (P&L) statement are two of the three financial statements companies issue regularly. Such statements provide an ongoing record of a company’s financial condition and are used by creditors, market analysts and investors to evaluate a company’s financial soundness and growth potential. The third financial statement is called the cash-flow statement. Key Takeaways
In this week’s episode, I ask the question of does technical analysis actually works? And why does it work? For some of you who are a little more skeptical about technical analysis or are just getting into technical analysis, I want to share with you the concept of technical analysis. Also, I want to share
These dividend stocks will very likely keep their payouts at the same or higher levels, given their history and cash flows. AT&T (T): The company clearly has the ability to fund its $1.11 dividend payout now that it has spun off Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). The stock yields 5.7%. Exxon Mobil (XOM): This company refused to
Not surprisingly, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock is on another losing streak. And even if the company’s next earnings report shows some improvement, I’m staying away from this struggling movie theater stock. AMC stock is down more than 45% just in the last month, falling close to $15 per share. That’s still better than where it
If the backdrop of electric vehicle (EV) focused shell company Gores Guggenheim (NASDAQ:GGPI) only featured soaring gasoline prices with all other factors being normal (as in pre-pandemic normal), then GGPI stock may very well be a buy. Who wouldn’t want to make the transition to EVs, especially in car crazy California, where the average per-gallon
In this article BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett lambasted Wall Street for encouraging speculative behavior in the stock market, effectively turning it into a “gambling parlor.” Buffett, 91, spoke at length during his annual shareholder meeting Saturday about one of his favorite targets for criticism: investment banks and brokerages. “Wall Street makes money, one
In this article VRSN AMZN MHK ABBV CL TSLA A contractor working for Amazon.com cleans a delivery truck in Richmond, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce company slumped 13% after issuing
Energy stocks are a great investment to protect your portfolio against rising inflation and equity market dips. Enbridge (ENB): The solid fundamentals and the strong cash flow stream provide support for this leading North American energy stock. Dominion Energy (D): This utility stock has high profit margins and robust growth. Duke Energy (DUK): After improving renewable energy generation
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) has been dominating the market for years. It’s a company to own both when the market is up and when it is down. With more than 2,300 stores across the United States, Mexico and Canada, there is no stopping Home Depot, and investors looking to strengthen their portfolios should consider HD stock.
After multiple neurology experts harshly criticized Cassava Sciences’ (NASDAQ:SAVA) main thesis and the integrity of its data, I strongly recommend investors refrain from owning any shares of SAVA stock. In my many years of writing about pharmaceutical companies, I’ve never seen multiple experts criticize a drug maker so harshly. These professionals’ tremendous skepticism towards Cassava
After the market closed on April 26, Quantumscape (NYSE:QS) reported its results for the March quarter. QS stock has been up since then, but it should be noted that tech stocks overall rallied on April 28. Not only that, on the day of earnings, tech stocks were down big for the day. In short, it’s
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 25, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Investors will be looking for a reprieve after the worst month for stocks in more than two years, but the calendar may not get too friendly from here. Rising interest
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) has been under pressure lately, and earnings didn’t help. GOOGL stock had its fifth straight week, down around 4% in the week ending April 29. However, a dip like this should attract buyers, not scare them away. After going through the earnings report, there are many positives. The company grew revenue 23%
If you are among the millions of Americans who contribute to a 401(k) plan, you receive a quarterly account statement composed of dull, incomprehensible prose. To maximize your 401(k), you’ll need to understand the types of investments offered, which are best suited for you, and how to manage the account going forward, among other strategies. Key
In this week’s episode, Grant Williams joins Preston and Stig for an interesting discussion about the FED’s decision to start conducting quantitative tightening (QT). Since QT is the opposite of Quantitative Easing (QE), we should expect the opposite market results. Check out this week’s episode to see what Grant think about the FED’s new announcement
Tracey Ryniec uncovers two top stocks that are flying under the radar. Applied Optoelectronics: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AAOI?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Bio Telemetry: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/BEAT?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
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked interest in agriculture stocks. Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM): Archer-Daniels-Midland is the largest publicly traded farmland product company in the U.S. Deere (DE): Deere is a top name in the manufacturing of farm equipment. Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) : A leading provider of consumer lawn and garden products, Scotts Miracle-Gro offers many household names.