Investing

Shares of AT&T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ) sport two of the highest dividend yields in the S&P 500, and that’s making some equity income investors increasingly nervous.  The reason being that the dividend yields on these telecommunications stocks are unusually elevated because their share prices are in the dumps. Recall that stock prices and… Continue reading AT&T, Verizon Dividends Look Safe, Analyst Says

Grocery delivery service Instacart has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to list stock on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol “CART.” The company, which filed the IPO under the name Maplebear, did not disclose the number of shares or the expected price range in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. According… Continue reading Instacart Files to Go Public

Stocks closed higher Monday as investors brushed off concerns over the possibility of more interest rate hikes.  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in his speech at Jackson Hole last Friday that the central bank is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring inflation down, even if that means additional rate hikes. Powell also… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher Ahead of Key Inflation, Jobs Data

Is the stock market open on Labor Day? The answer to this question is no. The stock market will be closed Monday, September 4, for the Labor Day holiday. Bond traders will get an extended weekend too, with the bond market also closed on Monday.  Unlike some market holidays, however, there are no early hours… Continue reading Is the Stock Market Open on Labor Day?

Americans are expecting higher pay, even as the outlook for the job market has dimmed a bit, according to a July consumer survey released recently by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Fed’s July SCE Labor Market Survey uncovered new findings about the current job market. This report analyzes worker expectations and the… Continue reading Americans Expect Higher Wages

If there’s anything the past few years have taught investors, it’s to be ready for anything. The stock market is currently on the rise – especially now that it seems the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its rate hike cycle – but investors should still consider defensive stocks as part of a well-rounded… Continue reading What Are Defensive Stocks?

Dividend investing is an excellent and proven way to grow your wealth over time. When someone says they are a dividend investor, it means they buy common and preferred stocks of public corporations that share earnings with their stakeholders. There are several great advantages to dividend investing, especially compared to other types of investing such… Continue reading What Is Dividend Investing?

As discerning investors, maximizing our investment strategies is of paramount importance. Among the myriad of tools at our disposal, a limit order stands out as a potent instrument that can significantly impact our trading outcomes.  In this article, we’ll explore the concept of limit orders, unraveling their mechanics and strategic benefits. By delving into the… Continue reading What Is a Limit Order?