Tough week for retailers. Big earnings misses by Walmart (NYSE:WMT), Target (NYSE:TGT) and Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) left investors reeling and contributed to a steep selloff across stock markets, including the biggest one-day drop in two years on May 18. Wall Street will be looking for better results in the week ahead as we get first quarter
Alphabet’s (GOOG, GOOGL) core business is remarkably resilient, as shown by its most-recent earnings. New Pixel smartphones and a smartwatch are coming, which could boost earnings and GOOG stock. Consider picking up GOOG shares as they trade at a discount. Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com Most big-tech stocks have held up fairly well this year despite
Investors are always seeking ways to compare the value of stocks. The price-to-sales ratio utilizes a company’s market capitalization and revenue to determine whether the stock is valued properly. How the Price-To-Sales Ratio Works The price-to-sales ratio (Price/Sales or P/S) is calculated by taking a company’s market capitalization (the number of outstanding shares multiplied by
ABM Industries (ABM): Though relatively small in size, ABM Industries is one of top names in its industry. Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BDX) has grown from humble beginnings to be one of the largest names in the medical device industry. Dover (DOV) is a global manufacturer with a highly diversified business model. Source: Shutterstock The recent sharp
In this article @RB.1 @CL.1 A sign displays gas prices at a gas station on May 10, 2022 in San Mateo County, California. Liu Guanguan | China News Service | Getty Images The surge in gasoline prices is impossible to miss and at the top of consumers’ minds as large billboards announce that gas now
In this article AMAT PANW ROST DECK VFC Signage outside Palo Alto Networks headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., on Thursday, May 13, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell Thursday: Applied Materials — Applied Materials shares fell more than 2% after the chipmaker
Strong first quarter (Q1) earnings have AMC (AMC) stock momentarily moving upward. A short squeeze potential exists again for AMC stock. The earnings beat is also affecting other meme stock prices. Source: QualityHD / Shutterstock.com If nothing else, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock continues to prove its ability to shock the market. The news this time
Stocks collapsed on disappointing earnings from Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT) Retailing is returning to a pre-pandemic normal All eyes are now on Costco Wholesale (COST) Source: jejim / Shutterstock.com The bear market took another leg down after mega-retailers Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) stock reported April earnings. Even mighty Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), which reports
As market volatility continues, consider scooping up these seven high-quality REITs. Camden Property Trust (CPT): Still benefiting from booming housing demand in the U.S. sunbelt. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST): Upside from business travel recovery still not fully factored into its valuation. Independence Realty Trust (IRT): Apartment REIT with high exposure to inflation and robust
These dividend stocks distribute high yields and have strong buy ratings, making them great opportunities for passive income investors. Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI): Forward dividend yield of 7.06% and an upside of 81.54%. Global Medical REIT (GMRE): Forward dividend yield of 6.43% and an upside of 30.69%. Diamondback Energy (FANG): Forward dividend yield
Gabe Plotkin, chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Melvin Capital Management LP, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York, May 6, 2019. Alex Flynn | Bloomberg | Getty Images Melvin Capital Management, the hedge fund burned by the GameStop mania, said it will unwind its funds and return cash to investors as
In this article BBWI SNPS CSCO A man passes under a Cisco logo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2019. Sergio Perez | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Cisco Systems — Shares of the networking company sank nearly 13% after hours as the company forecasted a
Electric vehicle stocks are in serious hot water. Tesla (TSLA): How long can the market leader retain its crown? Rivian (RIVN): Major shareholders are dumping the stock as fast as they can hit the “sell” button. Lucid Group (LCID): Production problems continue to hold this EV start-up back. Fisker (FSR): Investors will need to separate the hype form reality
Already at penny stock levels, following its latest earnings release, FuboTV (FUBO) has hit new lows. Its comeback potential may be limited, given its challenges. You may be better off wagering on a sports betting pure play rather than on this risky sports streaming/wagering stock. Source: Burdun Iliya / Shutterstock.com As I discussed last month,
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks will likely benefit from increasing global demand. Blink Charging (BLNK): Revenue soars as international expansion continues. Li Auto (LI): Despite the recent pandemic resurgence in China, Li Auto is among the leading 10 EV names in China. Nio (NIO): Although the stock is at risk of delisting in the U.S., global operations
Although the Presidential election drew most of the attention in November of 2020, there were several other important decisions made at the polls as well: notably, several states held votes to determine the future of the legal cannabis industry in one form or another. Taking a leaf out of Colorado or Washington’s book, four states—New
Preston talks with prolific Bitcoin writer and educator, Gigi. They discuss how Bitcoin solves the time-stamping problem among many other fascinating topics and themes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What Gigi is most excited about for 2022. – What causes people to see Bitcoin from the bottom-up. – What are all the things that
These real estate stocks to buy offer investors ample dividend income to fight off the inflationary pressures in the economy Annaly Capital Management (NLY): Its beat on both top and bottom lines in Q1 2022 looks very promising. Chimera Investment (CIM): A decline of 36% in 2022 makes it a bargain now for a very
Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, takes his seat before the start of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images SEC Chair Gary Gensler is testifying
Current gasoline prices are shown in Garden Grove, California, March 29, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Gasoline prices are a wildcard for consumer wallets this summer, as tight supply and uncertainty in Ukraine could drive fuel costs sharply higher. Gasoline prices are climbing towards $5, and they seem set to stay high even beyond the