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stocks Our preview of the upcoming week’s earnings reports includes Lowe’s (LOW), Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and Block (SQ).The busiest stretch of earnings season is behind us, but there are still plenty of notable names left to report. Included on this week’s earnings calendar is Lowe’s (LOW, $221.45), with the home improvement retailer set to unveil… Continue reading Lowe’s (LOW): Can Q4 Earnings Embolden Investors? | Kiplinger

A growing number of people believe Bitcoin could soon replace gold as a safe haven against a depreciating dollar.  This, of course, is just speculation, but it is curious to see the exuberance of people regarding Bitcoin.  Aside from the fact that there are a multitude of digital coins (assets), what’s unique about Bitcoin is… Continue reading Could Bitcoin Replace Gold as the New Safe Haven? | 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

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

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

Stock Market Today Warnings that Russia is heading toward an ‘imminent invasion’ of Ukraine sent investors back toward the exits Thursday.Ukraine-Russia tensions wrested control of investor sentiment from the Fed in a difficult session for the broader markets, which was exacerbated by a few pieces of disappointing economic news. On Thursday, both U.S. President Joe… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets Turn Tail as Ukraine Invasion Risk Rises | Kiplinger

President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act – which allocated hundreds of billions of dollars to clean energy investments and tax incentives – has yet to make it out of the Senate and its prospects look bleak. Still, the future for green energy stocks is looking bright. For starters, an executive order signed by Biden… Continue reading 10 Best Green Energy Stocks for 2022 | Kiplinger

investing The recent pounding many high-multiple companies have taken might tempt bargain hungry investors. Should they go hunting?The market buzz of the past few years has been largely centered on futuristic companies with groundbreaking technologies that will “change the world.” We’re talking breakthroughs such as genomic sequencing, blockchain and metaverse infrastructure. Post-pandemic, these stocks went… Continue reading Is the future now for Buzzy Tech Stocks That Took a Fall? | Kiplinger