The Good News Bears
Written by: Angela Akers Relevant information causes stock prices to rise and fall. Relevant information is any news that causes the perceived value of a stock to rise or fall. There was a barrage of relevant information this week. Fed Chair Powell’s speech Monday noted the economy is strong and that “significant progress” has been made toward achieving maximum [...]
Best Penny Stocks Under 10 Cents
Getting started investing with a small account can be daunting. It feels like there’s no way to gain any traction when the best blue chip dividend stocks cost hundreds of dollars per share, if not thousands. But, there are ways you can start building a stock portfolio with just a little bit of capital. Sure, you could trade fractional shares [...]
Mastering Options for Beginners: How to Profit Even in a Sideways Market
Written by: John LinDahl There are many myths about options being risky. While risk is inherent in any investment, options, when used correctly, can mitigate risk, and increase profit. Have you ever bought a stock because you thought it was going to go up, but instead it went up a little, down a little, and moved sideways? This has [...]
Is There Still Room to Buy Palantir (PLTR) After 133% Gain YTD? 3 Things to Consider
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has been on a torrent charge through 2024 thus far, up more than 133% - and up 156% since this time last year. While the industry has a whole has boomed, this particular stock has outpaced its peers by nearly 28%. The question is, should you still buy PLTR today, or did you miss the opportunity? [...]
Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Other Energy Stocks are Climbing on Middle East Conflict: Is it Time to Buy?
It’s like clockwork. Anytime there’s tension in the Middle East it poses a threat to the world’s oil supply, and prices surge accordingly. That’s what we’re seeing this morning for energy stocks like Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM). These stocks are up nearly 6% and 7% respectively in the past week, and they’re up marginally today as well. This [...]
Nike Falls 6% on Dwindling Sales and Profits in Q1 With Weak Guidance for Q2: Is it Time to Sell NKE?
Nike Inc. (NKE) is down roughly 6% Wednesday morning after the company’s earnings day Tuesday left much to be desired in the eyes of investors. The company is still struggling to regain its footing, and after withdrawing its full-year guidance, it’s clear that the road ahead will continue to be rocky. Here’s how the footwear brand performed in the [...]
