How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small-Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

Smart Buying Shares of smaller firms have been beaten down in this market slump. But history shows they can still outperform over time.Among the lowest-priced investing options this fall are small cap stocks – often defined as companies whose total market capitalization (stock price times number of shares) runs from $300 million to $2 billion.… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small-Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

Coal is making a comeback in energy-hungry Europe, sending prices soaring. 2 analysts lay out what’s going on.

Coal is making a comeback as Europe races to find alternatives to Russian natural gas. The price of coal is 5 times higher than normal as countries try to secure energy supply for winter.  Surging natural gas prices and a hydropower crunch are other factors, 2 top energy analysts explain. Loading Something is loading. Coal… Continue reading Coal is making a comeback in energy-hungry Europe, sending prices soaring. 2 analysts lay out what’s going on.

The market is still underestimating how hawkish the Fed will be and it’s too soon to worry about going overboard with hikes, says former NY Fed president

The market is underestimating how hawkish the Fed will be, said former New York Fed President Bill Dudley. Policymakers have made it clear that they will err on the side of getting inflation back down to their 2% target, he told Bloomberg TV. “So they’re going to be tighter for longer than I think people… Continue reading The market is still underestimating how hawkish the Fed will be and it’s too soon to worry about going overboard with hikes, says former NY Fed president

European energy markets are facing a $1 trillion financing crunch – 2 analysts explain why this doesn’t mirror the Lehman Brothers crisis.

Europe’s worsening energy crisis has left utility companies facing massive margin calls that some estimates put above $1 trillion.  Two experts explained the dilemma to Insider, and shared what the government could do to step in and assist.  “It’s not the fundamentals of these companies that are flawed. It’s the situation that’s rotten that’s been… Continue reading European energy markets are facing a $1 trillion financing crunch – 2 analysts explain why this doesn’t mirror the Lehman Brothers crisis.

Markets are bracing for key inflation data next week. Analysts say expect a ‘knee-jerk’ gain if CPI falls but don’t bet on the Fed to pivot at its upcoming meeting.

Cooling inflation in August could stoke hopes the Fed will downsize its next rate hike.  Headline inflation may ease to a still-hot reading of 8.1%, and stocks could rally if it comes in under that.  But the Fed has a long way to go to bring down inflation to the 2% target.  Loading Something is… Continue reading Markets are bracing for key inflation data next week. Analysts say expect a ‘knee-jerk’ gain if CPI falls but don’t bet on the Fed to pivot at its upcoming meeting.

How to Invest $1,000: Open a Roboadviser Account | Kiplinger

Smart Buying It’s easier than ever to access low-cost, automated investing advice.Roboadvisers, those automated investment advice services offered by banks, brokerages and other financial firms, promise low-cost, computer-driven investment management geared to your goals.  Although $1,000 is not enough to get started at Charles Schwab (it’s a heavy-weight competitor in robos, but its Intelligent Portfolio… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Open a Roboadviser Account | Kiplinger

How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

Smart Buying Shares of smaller firms have been beaten down in this market slump. But history shows they can still outperform over time.Among the lowest-priced investing options this fall are small cap stocks – often defined as companies whose total market capitalization (stock price times number of shares) runs from $300 million to $2 billion.… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Small Cap Stocks | Kiplinger

How to Invest $1,000: Buy Fractional Shares (of Great Companies) | Kiplinger

Smart Buying It’s easier than ever to buy expensive stocks at a fraction of their share price.Buy expensive stocks – or build a whole portfolio – on the cheap. Fractional shares, increasingly available at online brokers including Schwab, Fidelity and Robinhood, allow you to buy a portion of a stock you might not otherwise be… Continue reading How to Invest $1,000: Buy Fractional Shares (of Great Companies) | Kiplinger