Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) has been the opposite of a buy-and-hold stock in 2022. It has crashed by over 80%, a massive drop that is hard for investors to recover from. It is not impossible, but it is very hard, and it will require a lot of time and a lot of patience — plus a
Month: July 2022
hh5800/iStock via Getty Images This past week saw another significant selloff on Wall Street. As a consequence, I found only four new selections from my quant sorting formulas to quickly discuss for next week’s trading. This is the second issue of the VBR. So, here’s a brief description again of what I am trying to
Investors are picky in the current environment. Spooked by rising inflation and interest rates, value stocks are getting the most attention. Therefore, despite some enticing elements, one cannot give a thumbs up to Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:HYMC) stock. The silver and gold miner gained notoriety when AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) purchased a 22% stake in
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an odorless gas that is highly important to life on Earth. CO2 is also known as a greenhouse gas; an excessive concentration can disrupt the natural regulation of temperature in the atmosphere and lead to global warming. The concentration of CO2 has especially increased as a result of the Industrial Revolution
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Investors are greeting the third quarter with greater trepidation about a recession, and that makes next Friday’s June jobs report a potentially bigger catalyst for markets than it might otherwise have been. The jobs report and Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal
Tech giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is making strong strides in the industry despite the tech sell-off and recession concerns. A fundamentally strong company, AMD has suffered more than it deserved to. AMD stock is down 49% in the past six months and 28% over the past month. However, I think the market is overreacting
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), an electric vehicle company that’s garnered a lot of attention, has been a long-time bearish call for me. In my previous articles on RIVN stock, I wrote that Elon Musk was right about his comments on high-volume production and named RIVN stock an epic bubble. And I think the pain will continue.
ablokhin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Lately, I have been finding some rather interesting prospects in the transportation and logistics market. However, not every prospect that I have looked at looks to be a stellar one. One company that looks mediocre compared to other players in the space happens to be Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR). Even though
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andy Jassy sent an email to company employees on Jun. 21 acknowledging that two of its senior executives, who happen to be black, were leaving the company. If you’re considering buying AMZN stock, you might want to consider what these departures mean for Amazon’s future. While it’s easy to
In this article WDC AMD The headquarters building of Micron Technology Inc. stands in Boise, Idaho, U.S. Matthew Staver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Micron Technology – Shares of the chipmaker fell about 6% after the company issued disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter guidance and said weakening consumer demand will
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been put through the wringer. Despite a recent bounce, AMD stock is still down 49% so far this year. While the stock was hitting new highs late last year, it’s been almost all downhill since. At this point, it’s not necessary to point out that other tech stocks (and the
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming in bear markets, but these seven retirement stocks can provide a boost to savings. Caterpillar (CAT): The heavy equipment manufacturer is enjoying strong demand for products. Constellation Brands (STZ): Introduced a new line of pre-mixed cocktails for consumers entertaining at home. Caterpillar (CAT): The heavy-equipment manufacturer is enjoying strong
This year has been one to remember for oil stocks. But what goes up must come down. So, if you own red-hot oil stocks, you’ll want to sell them and look elsewhere to thrive during a recession. Hey, you’ve had a good run with crude. While the first six months of 2022 saw the stock
Win McNamee/Getty Images News Thesis Lindy’s Law (also known as The Lindy effect) refers to the observation that for certain things, their future life expectancy is proportional to their current age. In other words, for such things, the longer that they have been going on, the more likely – not less likely – that they
It’s the very end of the current earnings season, with only a couple of companies left to report financial results. With more than 99% of the companies listed in the S&P 500 index having reported their finances, the results for the January through March period have held up fairly well. However, pessimism is growing for
Forward Rate vs. Spot Rate: An Overview The precise meanings of the terms “forward rate” and “spot rate” are somewhat different in different markets. In general, a spot rate refers to the current price or bond yield, while a forward rate refers to the price or yield for the same product or instrument at some
In this article AYI RH STZ WBA XRX NXST Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Walgreens (WBA) – The drug store operator earned an adjusted 96 cents per share for its latest quarter, 4 cents above estimates, with revenue also beating analyst forecasts. Walgreens also reaffirmed its full-year guidance, forecasting low-single-digit adjusted
This article today is about six strong dividend stocks to buy for high inflation. They have higher yields than the current inflation rate, which as of June 10, was reported to be 8.6% in the last 12 months. Most of these stocks are REITs (real estate investment trusts) or MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) which are
The S&P 500 recently fell into a bear market, defined as a 20% year-to-date drop, which has ramifications for dividend stocks. The good news for investors is that the stock market decline has created buying opportunities for long-term investors. Valuations have come down, while dividend yields are relatively higher as share prices continue to fall.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) isn’t the same company it was during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and pandemic woes have lifted, making way for a post-pandemic hangover that sees a seriously shaky economy. Netflix is dealing with increased competition, which is slowing growth and leading it to predict a drop off of 2 million paid subscribers in the