In this article XOM CVX Oil well pump jacks operated by Chevron Corp. in San Ardo, California, U.S., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chevron reported a second straight quarter of profits Friday as improving demand for petroleum products and a jump in oil prices boosted operations. The
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The PayPal app shown on an iPhone Katja Knupper | DeFodi Images | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after the bell. Facebook — Shares of the social media giant fell more than 3% after warning of significant growth slowdown as it reported quarterly earnings. Facebook surpassed analysts’ estimates for earnings and
Navigating the stock market is never easy, particularly in these times. Although the markets are on fire, value investors are still squeamish on which stocks to buy. After all, this economy is dominated by electric-vehicle (EV) plays and SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies. Understandably, the whole situation can confuse the best trader. That’s why
With Covid-19 vaccination rates slowing around the world, now is not the time to buy biotechnology company Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock. Source: Ascannio/Shutterstock.com NVAX stock fell 10% between July 20 and July 27 as hope fades that the company will be able to get its Covid-19 vaccine to market in time to capitalize on demand for
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) just reported stellar second-quarter results, in terms of both revenue and earnings. But even more importantly, its free cash flow (FCF) grew substantially, both in absolute numbers and FCF margins. As a result, I believe that GOOG stock is now worth at least 30% more or $3,554 per share. This article will
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to former billion dollar hedge fund manager, Jesse Felder. Jesse provides valuable insights into the market expectations for 2019. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why Warren Buffett’s valuation metric for the stock market forecasts around a 0% return over the next 10 years – Why Warren Buffett
Serving on a corporate board of directors can be a lucrative side gig or second career for high-profile executives and recent retirees. Board membership is less stressful and time-consuming than earlier positions board members have taken on, while still offering an impressive income. The median compensation for members of private company boards of directors was
People exit the headquarters of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday it will now require additional disclosures from Chinese companies seeking a listing on U.S. stock exchanges, following Beijing’s intensified crackdown on oversea share issuance. “In light of
In this article HLT 9984.T-JP DIDI YUM Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. signage is displayed outside one of the company’s hotel locations in San Francisco. David Paul Morris | Bloobmerg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Zoom Video — Shares of the teleconferencing company jumped nearly 5.5% after KeyBanc upgraded
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have seen renewed enthusiasm recently. However, this optimism has provided little solace for long-time investors in Workhorse (NASDAQ:WKHS). The stock has more than doubled from its low point in May around $7 to a recent high of $18. WKHS stock closed today trading at $11.46 per share, which is a long
Over the last few weeks, there have been more than enough reasons to be skeptical about the record-breaking run in equities. Recently, I’ve been harping on the ridiculous amount of speculation in the market. But even more problematic is the Covid-19 pandemic. Just when you thought the crisis was fading into the rearview mirror, cases
As SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock falls back to around $15 per share, is now the time to buy? Not really. Over a long enough timeframe, entering a position in the fintech company’s shares right now could end up being a highly profitable move. Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com Assuming of course, that it becomes the next
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor on Friday defended his enterprise software company’s debt-financed purchases of bitcoin, telling CNBC he sees buying the cryptocurrency right now as comparable to investing in Facebook in the social network’s early days. “We’ve got $2.2 billion of debt and we pay about 1.5% interest, and we have a very long time
In this article AMZN TXRH GILD PG PVH HOOD In this photo illustration an Amazon logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon — Amazon shares fell 6.5% after the tech giant’s second-quarter
ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) is well-positioned to benefit from the turbulence that China-based e-commerce companies are facing. Further, after outlining multiple, positive catalysts in my previous column on WISH stock, published on June 28, I have identified several more drivers that are likely to boost the shares over the longer term. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com Among these
A decade ago, after returning to finance from 30 years covering computer technology, I got into an argument over a company called Dendreon. You’ll see why this lingering thoughts connects me to BIIB stock below. Source: PictureDesignSwiss / Shutterstock.com Dendreon had launched a treatment for prostate cancer called Provenge. It is an immunotherapy, tied to
Short squeezes have been all the rage on Wall Street in 2021. But even with its massive short interest, traders shouldn’t expect a short squeeze from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock anytime soon. Source: Grisha Bruev / Shutterstock.com GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) are just two examples of stocks that skyrocketed this year thanks to short
On today’s Preston Pysh talks with Alex Gladstein who recently interviewed Jack Dorsey at the 2021 Miami Bitcoin conference. Alex also shares with us the petrodollar system, and El Salvador as the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:04 – Learn why Jack Dorsey is
Kevin Matras talks about intrinsic value and time value, and what you need to know before placing your next options trade.
Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loans: An Overview A recourse loan allows a lender to pursue additional assets of a borrower who defaults if the balance of the debt surpasses the value of the collateral. A non-recourse loan permits the lender to seize only the collateral specified in the loan agreement, even if its value does not