The unemployment rate is one of the most closely followed indicators used by businesses, investors, and others to gauge the state of the U.S. economy. Investor sentiment and consumer confidence have strong inverse relationships with the percentage of unemployed Americans. When the unemployment rate rises, investors guard their money more closely, and consumers become reticent,
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The national debt level has been a significant subject of controversy for U.S. domestic policy. Given the amount of fiscal stimulus pumped into the U.S. economy over the past couple of years, it is easy to understand why many people are starting to pay close attention to this issue. Unfortunately, the manner in which the
The first futures trading exchange was the Dojima Rice Exchange, established in 1730 in Japan for the purpose of trading rice futures. Western commodity futures markets started trading in England during the 16th century, but the nation’s first official commodity trading exchange, the London Metals and Market Exchange, was not established until 1877. Commodities markets
A simple will, also called a “basic will,” lays out what you’d like to happen to your assets after you die. If you’ve ever worried about who will get your wedding ring, inherit your house, or take care of your cat after you die, it might be time to create a will—or update an existing
Our new co-host, William Green, interviews Ray Dalio, the legendary founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. Dalio explains how to position ourselves to survive and thrive in changing world order. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:04:36 – Why Dalio Wrote His New Book: The Changing World Order 0:12:28 –
Listen to what great investors and traders have to say about the right time for buying stocks. This video is going to open your eyes when it comes to scaling. Also, I’ll explain to you the entire process of scaling in and buying stocks as they move up. That way, you will get a clear
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Historically, Native Americans haven’t been represented in finance. There’s been some movement, especially as tribes have looked to shore up their economic development. For example, the passing of the Indian Gaming Act, in 1988, set up the path for Native American-owned gaming which turned more tribal attention towards investing as a means of fiscal independence.
Chase has launched a limited-time offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card, giving new cardholders 100,000 bonus points after they meet the offer’s spending requirement. Consumers who are considering a new credit card should consider the bonus, along with the card’s other features, to determine if it’s a good fit. Key Takeaways New Marriott
What Is the SPY ETF? The SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF, also known as the SPY ETF, is one of the most popular funds that aims to track the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, which comprises 500 large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks. These stocks are selected by a committee based on market size, liquidity, and industry.
The 2022 stock market downturn has created the opportunity to enter long-term positions in various stocks at bargain prices. After looking at the best cheap micro-cap and mid-cap stocks out there, let’s turn our attention to cheap blue-chip stocks. Typically, blue chips or shares in venerable, well-established companies aren’t cheap. That’s not to say they are usually overvalued or
With the global markets seeming poised to suffer a significant downturn, investors should prepare for this possibility by targeting cheap value stocks to buy. According to Investopedia.com, value-based investments refer to securities that trade at a price lower than the fundamentals imply. Such factors include dividends, earnings, or sales. Cheap value stocks contrast sharply with growth-centric names.
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, June 6, 2022. Peter Dasilva | Reuters Using a market downcycle to accumulate shares of companies with strong fundamentals and prospects can lead to good returns when the market goes up. To that end, keeping an eye on which stocks
A price war is when two or more rival companies lower prices of comparable products or services with the goal of stealing customers from their competitors–or gaining market share. Price wars can come at a great cost since it decreases a company’s profit margins in the short-term. However, if a company gains a sizable increase
Paying off the mortgage after 30 years used to be a rite of passage for Americans approaching retirement age but this once-common scenario is no longer the norm. Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1965, are carrying more mortgage debt than earlier generations and are less likely than earlier generations to own their homes
Bank Guarantee vs. Bond: An Overview A bank guarantee is often included as part of a bank loan as a provision promising that if a borrower defaults on the repayment of a loan, the bank will cover the loss. A bond is a debt instrument that allows an investor to lend money to a corporation
Cash Flow vs. Asset-Based Business Lending: An Overview Whether a company is a startup or a 200-year-old conglomerate like E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD), it relies on borrowed capital to operate the way that an automobile runs on gasoline. Business entities have many more options than individuals when it comes to borrowing which can make business
We have a very fun guest and that is Joe Brown of Heresy Financial. Joe is most known for his youtube channel, providing entertaining videos on a wide range of financial topics. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:00:16 – Joe Brown’s Background 0:02:20 – The History of Money and How We’ve Arrived
Today I’m going to show you step-by-step how to set up the thinkorswim trading platform when it comes to the price slices. We’ll take a look at the risk analyze tab, our risk profile picture and price slices. I’ll break it down to you and show you how to set those up and use them
This week, Brian discuss Caterpillar (CAT), and Chevron (CVX) both of which have solid catalysts for growth going through 2018, and pay a nice annual dividend. Caterpillar: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CAT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Chevron: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CVX?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch