Month: February 2022

In this article BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett. Andrew Harnik | AP Berkshire Hathaway‘s operating profits surged in the fourth quarter and for the full year as the conglomerate’s businesses continued to roar back to life from the pandemic economic slowdown. Chairman Warren Buffett increased his bet on that comeback, buying back
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In this article ETSY BYND FL Etsy displayed on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square New York. Paul Zimmerman | Nasdaq | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Etsy — Shares of the e-commerce shopping platform rallied more than 13% in midday trading after reporting better-than-expected results for the fourth
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There are many benefits to investing in companies that pay dividends, especially if you plan to invest in them for the long-term. In addition to providing consistent income, many dividend-paying stocks are in defensive sectors that can weather economic downturns with reduced volatility. Dividend-paying companies also have substantial amounts of cash, and therefore, are usually strong
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ISS Expedition 64 crew member, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov takes part in a training session at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Zvyozdny Gorodok [Star City], Moscow Region. Anton Novoderezhkin | TASS | Getty Images For more than two decades, the space agencies of the United States and Russia have been partners through the
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2021. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rule that would tell investors more about short sales is part
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In-line with my previous expectations, Upstart’s (NASDAQ:UPST) financial results are continuing to improve rapidly. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings and 2022 guidance came in very strong on Feb. 15, propelling UPST stock much higher. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com Meanwhile, based partly on the firm’s 2022 guidance,  I continue to believe Upstart’s auto business will become
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Despite the global pandemic receding, cruise line operator Carnival Corp. (NYSE:CCL) continues to navigate choppy waters. CCL stock is going to need more than just a life raft to recover from the pandemic. Source: Kokoulina / Shutterstock.com Carnival’s stock has been as unpredictable as its sailing schedule lately. Year-to-date, the company’s share price is up
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luza studios/E+ via Getty Images Introduction Cryptocurrencies took a beating on news of a Russian invasion into Ukraine, dropping over 10%. The financial markets were rocked with the exception of Gold, which climbed over 4%. Unfortunately for the crypto permabears, markets quickly reversed, and Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has since gained over 15% from its low of
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