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News Flash: Saving Isn't Enough. Investing Is Your Next Step
Saving money is a good thing. But if you're hoping to build wealth, you not only need to save some of what you earned, but you also need to make the money work for you. That means you need to go
3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in February
Cybersecurity attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. In 2020 alone, numerous high-profile companies, including Twitter, Marriott, and SolarWinds, were successfully targeted by
As Frenzy Subsides, Robinhood Tweaks Rules Again to Raise GameStop Share Limit to 20
Traders can finally buy more GameStop (NYSE: GME) stock again after the mobile trading platform Robinhood raised its limit again yesterday, increasing the amount to 20 shares and 20 options
New York Community Bancorp Has Big Transformation Plans. Can It Accomplish Them?
New York Community Bancorp (NYSE: NYCB) put the finishing touches on a nice year in the fourth quarter of 2020, and it looks to have another solid year ahead in terms of earnings. But the bank and
Guess How Much Tesla Shorts Lost in 2020
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had an epic run last year, with the stock gaining 743% in 2020. Plenty of factors fueled the phenomenal rise, including five successive quarter of profits and a stock split that
ExxonMobil to Create a New Low-Carbon Business Unit
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) unveiled plans yesterday to create a new business to commercialize its low-carbon technology portfolio. ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions will initially concentrate on carbon
Why Tesla Stock Gained 13% in January
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock outpaced a declining market last month. Shares rose 13% in January compared to a 1% drop in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
That
Boeing Warns 777X Orders Could Plunge Due to Delays
Boeing's (NYSE: BA) decision to further delay the debut of its 777X widebody jet puts a significant portion of the jet's order book at risk, highlighting the dangers the aerospace giant still faces
Cirrus Logic Is Shaking Off Its Apple Addiction
Mixed-signal processor designer Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) reported solid third-quarter results on Monday, February 1. More to the point, the company will be less dependent on its single largest
Why BlackBerry Stock Skyrocketed 112.8% in January
Shares of BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) soared 112.8% in January according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The technology company's stock benefited from excitement surrounding short squeezes
How Risky Is Netflix Stock?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a major market winner for a long time, as its stock has skyrocketed nearly sixfold over the past five years. With a market capitalization of $235 billion, Netflix's
Sea Limited Stock Rose More than 500% in 2020. Here's Why.
Last year was a disaster for much of the corporate world, in large part due to the adverse economic effects of COVID-19. But there's also no doubt the pandemic helped the gaming, fintech, and
Tesla Finally Recalls 134,951 Vehicles for Defective Touchscreens
After years of bickering with regulators, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has finally begun recalling over 100,000 vehicles with faulty touchscreen systems.
Tesla has begun the process of notifying owners of
$7,000 Invested in This ETF Could Send Your Kids to College
The average 529 college savings plan is opened once the beneficiary has already celebrated their seventh birthday, according to Morningstar research. And that's actually a late start. A 529 plan
Why NIO Stock Climbed 16.9% in January
Shares of NIO (NYSE: NIO) rose 16.9% in January according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The China-based electric vehicle (EV) stock gained ground thanks to strong delivery numbers
Verizon's Disney+ Partnership Was a Win-Win
Disney (NYSE: DIS) launched Disney+ in the United States in November 2019 and partnered with Verizon (NYSE: VZ) to offer its subscribers a free year of the streaming service. A year later, most of
Southwest Airlines Earnings: Waiting for Demand to Recover
Last week, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) confirmed what everyone already knew: The low-fare airline's streak of 47 consecutive profitable years ended in 2020. Southwest reported another sizable
3 Top Stocks With High Dividend Yields
With the market near all-time highs, and interest rates near all time lows, it seems finding industry-leading names offering fat dividends would be virtually impossible. It isn't, but you do have to
Does Rocket Companies Stock Belong in Your Portfolio?
Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) -- the parent company of Quicken Loans and Rocket Mortgage -- is the largest home mortgage company in the country. While it is a familiar name to consumers, Rocket is
2 Red-Hot Stocks That Could Crash
If you thought 2020 was a weird year for the stock market, welcome to 2021. Short squeezes initially fueled by Reddit users have driven massive gains in various heavily shorted stocks, most notably
3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in February
If you aren't a growth investor, you're probably scouring the market for value stocks. These are the stocks that have temporarily fallen out of favor with investors to the point that they are
Is Ballard Power Systems Stock a Buy?
Shares of fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) have surged 45% so far in January, after rising 225% in 2020. An extremely positive outlook for the promising technology is driving
5 Trends to Watch in the Mortgage Industry in 2021
The mortgage industry broke records in 2020. While a global pandemic gripped markets, actions by the Federal Reserve brought interest rates to record-low levels. This spurred growth in loan
How Much Is Too Much Invested in One Stock?
Investors love it when one of their stock grows to be a big winner. But when the size of that position grows bigger than any other stock, it could cause investors to lose sleep at night.
How big is
How Should You Size Your Stock Purchases?
You finally have made the decision on a promising new stock to add to your portfolio. Now, the big question is, how much should you invest? Thinking about position sizing is a challenge for new