Would you swap out your current gas-powered car for an electric one? Source: Shutterstock How about if the government gave you a “deep” discount on the new car to get you to do it? That’s what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Shumer told The Verge this week that he would like to see included in a
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What is the Mortgage Interest Deduction and how can you use it to help save money on your federal income taxes? In this episode of Personal Finance 101, Madeleine Johnson walks you through the basics. She also helps explain how this popular deduction was changed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The semiconductor industry enjoyed an excellent 2020, despite the pandemic. It has come out stronger and continues to enjoy the bullish run. California-based Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has enjoyed a top position in this industry over the past year. The company sells semiconductor components for artificial intelligence, gaming, automobiles, and data centers. In this article, I’ll outline
This video shows the Capella-3 satellite’s reflector deployment, using the its boom as a “selfie stick”. The reflector is folded and compact as it reaches space and expands to a 3.5 meter diameter object. Capella Space Satellite imagery specialist Capella Space on Thursday released the first images captured by its two latest spacecraft launched in
A pedestrian walks past American multinational sport clothing brand, Nike store and its logo seen in Hong Kong. Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell on Thursday: FedEx – Shares of the delivery service ticked up 3.6% after the company announced fiscal third-quarter
3M (NYSE:MMM) stock isn’t for everyone, but if you’re 66, like I am, it’s worth your investment. As I wrote in February MMM stock is a long-term Dividend Aristocrat. It has kept a steadily rising dividend for 62 years. Source: r.classen / Shutterstock.com Since writing that story I’ve bought a few shares for my retirement account.
Canadian marijuana group Sundial Growers (NASDAQ:SNDL) has recently been in the limelight. SNDL stock, which started 2021 around 50 cents, saw a 52-week high of $3.96 on Feb. 11. Let’s delve into the weeds and take a closer look at the company. Source: Shutterstock Currently, shares are hovering around $1.60. By comparison, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSEARCA:MJ),
In what may be a bellwether for other states, California recently enacted its own extensive COVID-19 emergency rules for business and industry. Issued in late November by the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board, the regulations apply to all places of employment except for: Those with employees working at home Those with only one
If you’re interested in capitalizing on the burgeoning electric vehicle charging station market, check this out: Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Tortoise Acquisition II (NYSE:SNPR) is preparing for its upcoming merger with Volta Industries, and investors can take a position on SNPR stock before the companies combine. Source: Nick Starichenko/InvestorPlace.com Granted, this isn’t the only stock
Heraclitus famously said that “the only constant in life is change.” With rapid technological advancement in the last few decades, rapid changes have been the only constant in life. Quantum glass promises to be another big impact change in the coming years. Not all potential ideas or research can translate into practical application. However, I
Plug Power GenDrive Fuel Cell with GenFuel hydrogen. Source: Plug Power Shares of Plug Power dropped more than 15% during premarket trading on Wednesday after the company said it will restate financial results following accounting errors. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday evening, the fuel cell maker said it will
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks to reporters after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in an emergency move designed to shield the world’s largest economy from the impact of the coronavirus, during a news conference in Washington, March 3, 2020. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Fed Chairman Jerome Powell soothed markets Wednesday and pushed back
There is probably no company more important to the history of the American South than The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO). But I don’t buy or invest in history. That’s not a reason to be in on KO stock. Source: focal point / Shutterstock.com Today, in 2021, Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) is by far the better investment. In fact, Pepsi
Let’s establish the fact that I am not a hater of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) stock. In fact, I was a fan when it mattered most. When the going got tough last year, I saw past the pandemic problems. I supported SBUX stock with my article March 17. Source: Natee Meepian / Shutterstock.com That was one day
This is big. Two of the top 5 richest men on the planet just placed big bets on a new electric car tech. Bill Gates, who famously founded Microsoft… And Jeff Bezos, the billionaire behind Amazon.com… Are backing a new type of battery technology that is promising to change the world as we know it…
Cyprus-based company Castor Maritime (NASDAQ:CTRM) was founded in 2017 and is known for shipping dry bulk goods internationally via its own vessels. Some traders like to flip CTRM stock for quick gains, evinced by the stock’s heavy daily trading volume. Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com It’s fine to trade the stock for the short term, but
The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington on Monday, March 8, 2021. Caroline Brehman | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The Federal Reserve on Wednesday dialed up its economic growth expectations but signaled that there are no expected interest rate hikes for the next two years. The so-called dot plot projections budged little
A Five Below location. John Greim | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell on Wednesday: Five Below – The discount retailer’s shares ticked up 6% after the company’s fourth-quarter results topped Wall Street analyst expectations. Five Below reported earnings per share of $2.20 on revenue of $859 million.
Since the start of the year, investors have been flooding into JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock. Many believe rising inflation and interest rates will soon let JPM stock make more money from its money. Source: Bjorn Bakstad / Shutterstock.com Since the start of 2021, the bank’s stock has risen over 21%. It opened Mar. 16 at
As the most dominant online advertising player in the world, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) calls the shots. When Google says the rules of the game change, they change. The company’s recent move to end its behavioral targeting policies have been welcome news for privacy advocates. In the eyes of many consumers, this move was a long time