Options trading has surged in popularity in recent years. Market participants just learning about this financial instrument might wonder, “should I trade stocks or options?” The choice holds the power to significantly shape your financial journey. While the decision ultimately rests with you and what makes the most sense for your investing needs and goals,… Continue reading Should I Trade Stocks or Options?
The disruptive effect of weight loss drugs like Ozempic could have surprising impacts on the stock market. Here are potential winners and losers.
The potential ripple effects of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are far-reaching. There could be reduced demand for junk food and increased demand for athletic brands. These are the stock market’s potential winners and losers of the fast-growing weight loss drugs. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite… Continue reading The disruptive effect of weight loss drugs like Ozempic could have surprising impacts on the stock market. Here are potential winners and losers.
America’s $1 trillion credit card bill really isn’t as bad as it seems
US credit card debt hit $1 trillion for the first time ever this year. That’s actually not excessive when considering factors like wage growth, experts told Insider. Economists say a consumer debt crisis is unlikely, unless the US tips into a steep recession. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics… Continue reading America’s $1 trillion credit card bill really isn’t as bad as it seems
A teacher-turned-entrepreneur shares the ‘brilliantly simple’ business book that helped her buy a local bookstore and make it profitable
After a decade of teaching, Adah Fitzgerald bought a small-town bookstore in Davidson, North Carolina. Her top business book recommendation is Michael Gerber’s “The E-Myth.” It’s a nuts-and-bolts business book that helped her take her small business from break-even to profitable. Adah Fitzgerald grew up in a family of readers and surrounded by books, so… Continue reading A teacher-turned-entrepreneur shares the ‘brilliantly simple’ business book that helped her buy a local bookstore and make it profitable
US commercial-property concerns keep mounting – experts warn of ‘massive’ debt refinancing risk and an economic ‘doom loop’
Concerns about the US commercial-property market are mounting as experts warn of worse times ahead. Mohamed El-Erian has warned of looming “massive” debt refinancings, while others see the risk of an economic “doom loop.” Here is a selection of the latest expert warnings about the US commercial real-estate market. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading US commercial-property concerns keep mounting – experts warn of ‘massive’ debt refinancing risk and an economic ‘doom loop’
A fund manager at a $250 billion firm that aims to capture megatrends shares the top 10 stocks pulled from its 12 strategies
Gertjan van der Geer says megatrends are shifts that have significant impact and occur over decades. To avoid getting sucked into hype cycles, several megatrends need to converge to create a fund. These are the top 10 stocks across the firm’s 12 thematic funds. Hopping on trends can be fun and even very profitable. This… Continue reading A fund manager at a $250 billion firm that aims to capture megatrends shares the top 10 stocks pulled from its 12 strategies
What Is Market Cap?
One of the most common terms bandied about among investors is “market cap,” which is also known as market capitalization or market value. But what is market cap? In its most basic definition, market cap is equal to what a company is worth at any particular stock price. To calculate a company’s market cap, multiply… Continue reading What Is Market Cap?
Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam as Fed Hangover Lingers
Stocks spent most of the day in positive territory Friday as Treasury yields retreated. The major indexes lost steam, however, as investors continued to fret about higher-for-longer interest rates and took in new developments on the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3% at 33,963,… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam as Fed Hangover Lingers
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