The market is hot right now for meme stocks. Over the last 12 months, we have seen the rise of innumerable novel investment strategies. Whether it is the rise of SPACs, special-purpose acquisition companies, or electric vehicle stocks, it has been unprecedented for the markets. But none of the new investment themes is as astounding
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Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk Joe Skipper | Reuters; Joe Raedle | Getty Images; Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | Getty Images 2021 has been a whirlwind for private space tourism, with this week especially crucial for the ventures founded by Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson. While Bezos’ Blue Origin took a step
In this article CRSR PSON-GB TFC SPCE MRNA PNC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Moderna (MRNA) – Moderna added 3.2% in premarket trading after rising 3.2% yesterday, following an FDA panel recommendation for a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine. The panel recommended approval of a booster for people 65 and
On July 30 I wrote that Facebook was likely worth $517 per share, or 44% higher than its price at the time. That was when FB stock was at $358.32 per share. Since then, it has tumbled to just $328.53 as of Oct. 14. I still feel that it is worth my original price, and
A few months ago, the Federal Reserve was talking about “transitory” inflation. The governors at the Fed meant that while inflation was rising swiftly, it wasn’t going to last. But inflation kept rising at a brisk clip and the Fed started to be less sanguine about the transitory nature of inflation. It hedged by telling
Like all small business owners, financial advisors seek ways to reduce taxes, maximize income and save for retirement. Advisors who own their own businesses incur a number of expenses that are unique to their line of work, but there are also several measures that most or all self-employed taxpayers can take to reduce their reportable income. This article
North America’s largest supplier of flat rolled steel, Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF), saw its shares pop on Monday. CLF stock closed on Oct. 8 at $20.63, but ended Monday’s session at $21.46 for a 4% pop. Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com The catalyst? On Monday, the company announced it is acquiring Detroit-based Ferrous Processing and Trading Company
The bitcoin futures ETF from ProShares will begin trading next week, an amended filing from the company indicated late Friday, marking a milestone moment in the development of the crypto industry in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission had not formally approved the creation of bitcoin futures ETF as of Friday afternoon and
In this article GS SPCE JBHT Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. J.B. Hunt Transport Services — Shares of J.B. Hunt jumped more than 9% after the company beat estimates on
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock has taken a hammering at the stock market as a result of Beijing’s crackdown on its top tech companies. Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com BABA stock has been down more than 30% in the past nine months. However, after recent investments in strengthening its businesses and reducing its risks, the company looks
Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) is a small biotech firm. For years, it tried unsuccessfully to commercialize therapies for eye diseases. However, in 2020, it ended a Phase 3 trial on that front and pivoted to Covid-19. Its first effort in that regard, Covid-19 testing, totally failed to take off. The company is nothing if not persistent, however,
QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS) has had a difficult 2021. After topping out just below $133 per share in December, QS stock has lost more than 80% of its value. It’s been tripped up by a number of things recently, including insider stock sales, a devastating short-seller report and a washout within the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)
Michael Sonnenshein, chief executive officer of Grayscale Investments LLC, speaks virtually during a Crypto Summit Feb. 25, 2021. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Grayscale Investments plans on filing an application to convert the world’s biggest bitcoin fund into a spot ETF early next week, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), September 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks appear to have shaken off the often spooky trading pattern of October for now, and whether that continues could depend on earnings in the week ahead. Dozens of companies are reporting, from Netflix and Tesla
Even while Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) is a thriving business, MU stock has been in a state of decline for six months. This is mainly due to the challenges facing the memory-chip market in general. Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com However, even though the semiconductor shortage has been troublesome, Micron is still advancing its technology and generating robust
I fully understand why it’s very tempting to buy Alibaba (NASDAQ:BABA) stock at this point. The company’s shares have tumbled a great deal in the last six months, yet the company remains one of the biggest and most successful e-commerce players on the planet, and its cloud business is still growing rapidly. Source: BigTunaOnline /
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the maximum Social Security benefit that an individual who files a claim for Social Security retirement benefits in 2021 can receive per month is as follows: $3,895 for someone who files at age 70 $3,113 for someone who files at full retirement age (FRA) $2,324 for someone who
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is reportedly expanding access to its Full Self-Driving Beta 10.2 software. Many TSLA stock investors are hoping autonomy will eventually be a big business for Tesla. Source: Grisha Bruev / Shutterstock.com The controversial FSD software has generated plenty of criticism on social media. After reading some of the comments and watching some videos,
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, stands in the foundry of the Tesla Gigafactory during a press event. year. Patrick Pleul | picture alliance | picture alliance | Getty Images Elon Musk on Thursday touted SpaceX’s plan to use Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi, emphasizing that his company is in discussions with airlines to add the high-speed satellite
Traders works at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), August 4, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and the exchange-traded fund industry are bracing for the first bitcoin futures ETF to begin trading on Tuesday, when the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF is scheduled to debut at the NYSE. One catch: The ETF goes active