Investors are picky in the current environment. Spooked by rising inflation and interest rates, value stocks are getting the most attention. Therefore, despite some enticing elements, one cannot give a thumbs up to Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:HYMC) stock. The silver and gold miner gained notoriety when AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) purchased a 22% stake in
The first half of 2022 is over. And it was a doozy for Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped more than 20% in just six months. Indeed, tech stocks were decimated. That’s the market’s worst first-half performance in over 50 years! A lot of investors are freaking out. They’re scared, reasonably so. Source: whiteMocca /
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In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, I want to share with you how to use options, specifically the butterfly spread, to hedge for a stock market crash in 2018. I am not saying there is going to be a market crash in 2018. But if you think the stock market is a little bit
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Investors are greeting the third quarter with greater trepidation about a recession, and that makes next Friday’s June jobs report a potentially bigger catalyst for markets than it might otherwise have been. The jobs report and Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), an electric vehicle company that’s garnered a lot of attention, has been a long-time bearish call for me. In my previous articles on RIVN stock, I wrote that Elon Musk was right about his comments on high-volume production and named RIVN stock an epic bubble. And I think the pain will continue.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andy Jassy sent an email to company employees on Jun. 21 acknowledging that two of its senior executives, who happen to be black, were leaving the company. If you’re considering buying AMZN stock, you might want to consider what these departures mean for Amazon’s future. While it’s easy to
Tech giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is making strong strides in the industry despite the tech sell-off and recession concerns. A fundamentally strong company, AMD has suffered more than it deserved to. AMD stock is down 49% in the past six months and 28% over the past month. However, I think the market is overreacting
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming in bear markets, but these seven retirement stocks can provide a boost to savings. Caterpillar (CAT): The heavy equipment manufacturer is enjoying strong demand for products. Constellation Brands (STZ): Introduced a new line of pre-mixed cocktails for consumers entertaining at home. Caterpillar (CAT): The heavy-equipment manufacturer is enjoying strong
In this article WDC AMD The headquarters building of Micron Technology Inc. stands in Boise, Idaho, U.S. Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Micron Technology – Shares of the chipmaker fell about 6% after the company issued disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter guidance and said weakening consumer demand will
This year has been one to remember for oil stocks. But what goes up must come down. So, if you own red-hot oil stocks, you’ll want to sell them and look elsewhere to thrive during a recession. Hey, you’ve had a good run with crude. While the first six months of 2022 saw the stock
It’s the very end of the current earnings season, with only a couple of companies left to report financial results. With more than 99% of the companies listed in the S&P 500 index having reported their finances, the results for the January through March period have held up fairly well. However, pessimism is growing for
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been put through the wringer. Despite a recent bounce, AMD stock is still down 49% so far this year. While the stock was hitting new highs late last year, it’s been almost all downhill since. At this point, it’s not necessary to point out that other tech stocks (and the
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These are high-tech dividend stocks to buy and hold. Investors should take advantage of their recent weakness in light of the Federal Reserve’s money supply tightening moves. Many of these companies will not see a dramatic downturn in their economic fortunes, at least according to analysts. That means unless the coming recession is severe, these
In this article CCL RH Interior Design area of the Restoration Hardware store in the Meatpacking District of New York. Source: RH Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Thursday. RH — Shares of RH fell 10.6% after the high-end furniture chain slashed its full-year outlook and said consumer demand for its products
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) isn’t the same company it was during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and pandemic woes have lifted, making way for a post-pandemic hangover that sees a seriously shaky economy. Netflix is dealing with increased competition, which is slowing growth and leading it to predict a drop off of 2 million paid subscribers in the
Investors who look at Carnival (NYSE:CCL) on price alone could be tempted to buy given current levels. Even before yesterday’s 14% plunge, the shares were already off nearly 52% year-to-date and an even greater 66% since their pandemic peak in early June 2021, the timing is undoubtedly attractive. For comparison, the Defiance Hotel, Airline, and
This article today is about six strong dividend stocks to buy for high inflation. They have higher yields than the current inflation rate, which as of June 10, was reported to be 8.6% in the last 12 months. Most of these stocks are REITs (real estate investment trusts) or MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) which are