Tom Bradley: A handful of things investors can actually control to generate better returns

Tips to help you stay steady and get the most out of your portfolio over the long term Investors make their biggest mistakes when prices are far off trend. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto files It’s human nature to go straight for the fun stuff. In investing, that means looking for the next Amazon.com Inc., riding… Continue reading Tom Bradley: A handful of things investors can actually control to generate better returns

Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop on Russia-Ukraine, Fed Uncertainty | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Today’s batch of Fed presenters failed to give specifics on the central bank’s rate-hike plans.Stocks were dragged lower for a second straight day after several U.S. officials issued warnings that Russia could attack Ukraine in the next several days. Also, presentations by several members of the Federal Open Market Committee left investors… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop on Russia-Ukraine, Fed Uncertainty | Kiplinger

10 Biggest Losers in the S&P 500 This Year | Kiplinger

stocks The S&P 500 hasn’t yet crossed over into correction territory, but many of its components are in far worse shape.The S&P 500 is off almost 9% for the year-to-date, but the biggest decliners in the main benchmark of U.S. equity performance are faring far, far worse. From small, somewhat obscure members of the index… Continue reading 10 Biggest Losers in the S&P 500 This Year | Kiplinger

Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents’ Day 2022? | Kiplinger

Markets Enjoy your Monday off, investors! The stock and bond markets alike will be closed in honor of George Washington’s birthday.Most Americans are being treated to a three-day weekend thanks to the Presidents’ Day holiday … and that includes investors. The stock markets and bond markets will be closed on Feb. 21, 2022, in observation of Presidents’… Continue reading Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents’ Day 2022? | Kiplinger

US stocks fall as investors brace for war in Ukraine amid new warnings of imminent invasion

US stocks closed down Friday on fresh signs the Russia-Ukraine crisis may devolve into war. US officials said a Russian invasion of Ukraine could come within days, while more US troops are headed to Hungary. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said more Russian troops are deploying to the Ukraine border. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading US stocks fall as investors brace for war in Ukraine amid new warnings of imminent invasion

Nu Holdings extends four-day gain to 36% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals $1 billion stake in the Brazilian bank

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $1 billion stake in Nu Holdings.The Brazilian bank has soared 36% since the stake was revealed in a 13F filing earlier this week.Nu Holdings went public late last year and was founded in 2013 as a digitally focused financial services company. Loading Something is loading. Nu Holdings extended its… Continue reading Nu Holdings extends four-day gain to 36% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals $1 billion stake in the Brazilian bank

The S&P 500 will surge 20% by year-end and recession fears are overblown, BMO strategy chief says

BMO Capital Markets’ Brian Belski said recession fears are overblown and the S&P 500 should rally 20% by year-end. The flattening of the bond-yield curve is nothing to worry about, the veteran strategist said. In fact, US stocks normally post solid gains when the yield curve is evening out, he said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading The S&P 500 will surge 20% by year-end and recession fears are overblown, BMO strategy chief says

Roku plummets 25% after the TV streaming company reveals downbeat outlook in latest earnings report

Shares of Roku dropped 25% in Friday trading after the company gave a weak revenue forecast. In the first quarter, Roku expects a 25% increase to $720 million, below analysts’ forecasts of $748.5 million. “Overall TV unit sales are likely to remain below pre-COVID levels, which could affect our active account growth,” the company said.… Continue reading Roku plummets 25% after the TV streaming company reveals downbeat outlook in latest earnings report