Is the bubble finally bursting in Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DWAC) stock? Its recent price drop seems to suggest that the answer is yes. Source: Ink Drop / Shutterstock After running up a spectacular 90% this year, DWAC stock has taken a sharp turn south in recent days. On March 7, shares of the special
Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) is having a horrible year. After its latest financial results were released on Feb. 23, the company’s profit outlook has simply not improved. That leaves nowhere for SKLZ stock to go but down from here. Source: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com The stock has been on a roller coaster, except lately it is only
Although optimism is usually a desirable trait to have, unfettered positivity can risk leaving you blind to basic realities. As an investor, you’ve got to read the room and respond appropriately, whether to advantage upside opportunities or to cut losses while you can. For European stocks, those exposed to certain names should consider the latter
San Francisco-headquartered Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) is sometimes known as a visual discovery platform. Soon after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, PINS stock rallied because people were spending more time indoors, on social media. Source: DANIEL CONSTANTE / Shutterstock That was a while ago, though, and the Covid-19 pandemic-related catalysts are fading away in 2022. Even the
Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) is supposed to be a disruptor in the personal finance market. This might sound exciting, but Wall Street is clearly unenthusiastic about PSFE stock. Source: Devina Saputri / Shutterstock.com Just to recap, Paysafe debuted for public trading on March 31, 2021, after completing its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Foley Trasimene Acquisition II.
Falling below $100 per share, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is back at price levels not seen since March 2020. In other words, PYPL stock has given back its pandemic era gains. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com You may think that this is an overreaction. That the markets are pricing in external uncertainties, along with some company-specific issues, too much
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA), a digital asset technology company that mines cryptocurrencies, has a Beta (5Y Monthly) of 4.64. This figure is not only extreme, but too risky. Source: Pixels Hunter / Shutterstock A stock that moves precisely in tandem with broader stock market volatility has a Beta of 1. This means that MARA
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock hasn’t had a good start to 2022 despite maintaining consistent revenue growth. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com The company has lost 60% of its value since last year, falling from around $300 to near-52-week lows of $97. Several tech stocks have suffered due to inflation, a tech sell-off and concerns about the Russia-Ukraine
The day after earnings, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) opened just shy of $13. In the two weeks since, it’s tumbled to $8 for a roughly -40% thrashing. Such a move in a year would be terrible. We just saw it in nine trading days. And now, SOFI stock is in the single digits for the first
Direct vs. Indirect Distribution Channel: An Overview A distribution channel is a chain of businesses or intermediaries (such as manufacturers, warehouses, shipping centers, retailers, and the internet) through which goods and services pass until they reach the end consumer. Channels are broken into direct and indirect forms. A direct distribution channel allows consumers to buy and
In line with widespread expectations, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bp) at its meeting on March 15-16, 2022. The new target range is 25-50 bp. The FOMC’s press release stated: “Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. Job
If you have a nondeductible IRA, you can convert it into a Roth IRA and enjoy the Roth’s advantages, including tax-free withdrawals and no required minimum distributions (RMDs) during your lifetime. However, the rules you’ll need to follow will depend on whether you have only nondeductible IRAs or both nondeductible and deductible IRAs. This article
While borrowing from your life insurance policy can be a quick and easy way to get cash in hand when you need it, there are a few specifics to know before borrowing. Most importantly, you can only borrow against a permanent or whole life insurance policy. Term life insurance, a cheaper and suitable option for many people,
A savings account is a bank or credit union account that holds cash deposits, often temporarily, while a Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account (IRA) meant primarily for long-term retirement investing. Both savings accounts and Roth IRAs can be a source of money in an emergency. Here are the differences between the two.
Loan repayment is the act of paying back money previously borrowed from a lender, typically through a series of periodic payments that include principal plus interest. Did you know you can use the software program Excel to calculate your loan repayments? This article is a step-by-step guide to setting up loan calculations. Key Takeaways: Use Excel to
Private vs. Public Company: An Overview Privately held companies are—no surprise here—privately held. This means that, in most cases, the company is owned by its founders, management, or a group of private investors. A public company, on the other hand, is a company that has sold all or a portion of itself to the public via
NEWS ALERT March 16, 2022, 4:20 p.m. EST: On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would raise the target federal funds rate 25 basis points (0.25%) to slow decades-high inflation. Mortgage loans come in two primary forms—fixed rate and adjustable rate—with some hybrid combinations and multiple derivatives of each. A basic understanding of interest rates and
Earning a higher income may seem like the key to a more comfortable retirement, but it can actually be a barrier to some kinds of tax-advantaged retirement savings. That’s because a larger salary can shut you out of contributing to a Roth IRA. Fortunately, there is a way around the Roth IRA roadblock for affluent taxpayers: a backdoor
NEWS ALERT March 16, 2022, 4:20 p.m. EST: On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would raise the target federal funds rate 25 basis points (0.25%) to slow decades-high inflation. Interest rates rise and fall as the economy moves through periods of growth and stagnation. The Federal Reserve is an important driver for
Nio (NYSE:NIO) hit new lows recently, which has led many investors to question whether NIO stock is a bargain worth pouncing on. The interest in NIO is even more profound with earnings just around the corner alongside the recent haircut to the stock price. Source: helloabc / Shutterstock.com NIO might attract some investors who aren’t concerned