Slightly less than half of e-filed tax returns are self-prepared; paid tax preparers complete the rest. Of course, many taxpayers who complete their own returns do so with the help of tax software, such as Intuit TurboTax, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block Online. Whether you’re better off with a software package or a tax pro depends
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) recently approved a stock split. This event should entice more people to invest in Tesla. Furthermore, TSLA stock still offers exposure to an EV-market pioneer, and the Inflation Reduction Act will work in Tesla’s favor. I already pounded the table in favor of Tesla as the official shareholder record cutoff
Shares of AMC (AMC) fell 42% yesterday as its new APE preferred shares began trading, while major cinema operator Cineworld warned of potential bankruptcy. AMC’s APE units debuted yesterday after being distributed to investors as a special dividend. The company said investors would receive one APE share for every share of Class A AMC stock they own, effectively
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Zoom Video Communications (ZM) – Zoom tumbled 11.5% in the premarket after the videoconferencing company cut its full-year forecast. Zoom reported better-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter, but revenue fell short of forecasts. Zoom’s CFO said the company is having some difficulty attracting
Top-rated large-cap stocks can offer a bit of security in volatile times. After the relief rally earlier this month, stocks may be in for another bout of weakness. Uncertainties like inflation, rising interest rates and a potential recession have still yet to be fully absorbed by the market. That may be a discouraging prospect for
The safest blue-chip dividend stocks can be pretty easy to sort out. Investing in them makes sense in turbulent times like those we are currently experiencing. Generally, blue-chip stocks that don’t pay dividends are younger firms like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) that continue to seek to accelerate growth. Blue-chip stocks represent companies with household names that have proven
Five companies, including cryptocurrency exchange FTX US, have been served with a cease and desist letter by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The letters have been sent over issues related to “false and misleading statements” regarding the companies being insured by the FDIC. The companies that have been sent these letters are FTX US,
Options trading may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to understand if you know a few key points. Investor portfolios are usually constructed with several asset classes. These may be stocks, bonds, ETFs, and even mutual funds. Options are another asset class, and when used correctly, they offer many advantages that trading stocks and
As central banks around the world have been aggressively raising interest rates to combat inflation, Turkey’s central bank is taking a very different approach. Despite inflation soaring to nearly 80%, Turkey’s central bank announced it has decided to cut its interest rate from 14% to 13%. It had been at 14% for the past seven months. Analysts had
The U.S. stock market’s four-week winning streak came to an end last week with all major indexes wearing red. The Nasdaq, where the gains have been the most robust, fell the most—dropping more than two-and-a-half percent for the week, while the S&P 500 fell a little over 1%. Futures to start off this week are
Source: VectorMine / Shutterstock We’ve seen a massive summer rally here in 2022. Some of our favorite small- to mid-cap growth stocks are up as much as 130% since mid-June. And the hottest debate on Wall Street continues. Is it just another bear market rally – or the start of a new bull market? There
Expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate hike at its upcoming meeting in September have shifted following yesterday’s release of minutes from the Fed’s July meeting. Ahead of the release, traders had been evenly divided between an increase of 50 basis points (bps) and an increase of 75 bps, according to CME Group, based on fed funds futures data.
Ray Dalio may not get as much attention as some other hedge fund managers like Cathie Wood, Jim Simons and Steven Cohen. Yet, he’s earned his place among the world’s top fund managers. Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates manages more than $150 billion in capital. So, investors should be paying attention to the stocks that Ray Dalio is
Thailand is a good example of a developing country that, with rapid economic growth, has graduated from the ranks of undeveloped countries in just a generation or two. It was a low-income country in the 1980s, but the World Bank upgraded it to “upper-middle-income” status in 2011. From 1960 to 1996 its economy grew by
Equity markets have been on a crazy rollercoaster ride since the start of the year, with plenty of growth stocks trading at multi-year lows. The S&P 500 dipped 20% in the year’s first half, its worst performance in over 50 years. However, it snapped back in July, registering a 9.1% gain. Many factors are impacting
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a financial product that is similar to a typical savings account and is offered by banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) insure CDs for up to $250,000, making these types of investments practically risk-free. Unlike
In 2020, r/WallStreetBets captured business news headlines. The forum squeezed hedge funds that bet foolishly against GameStop (NYSE:GME). In hindsight, the group created frenzied momentum buying short squeeze stocks at the perfect time. The government locked down the economy. To offset depression-level economics, governments gave free money to people while slashing interest rates to historic
Fuel cell energy stocks have been making headlines during the summer. The industry is likely to substantially benefit from the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, which “includes support for hydrogen through a new tax credit that will award up to $3/kg for low carbon hydrogen.” Investors seem to agree, with the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green
When it comes to investing in dividend stocks, there are many ways to find high-quality companies to buy. We like to focus on those companies that have long track records of dividend increases, as such companies have already passed the test when it comes to sustainable, growing income for shareholders. One such list of long-lived
New York-headquartered Mind Medicine (NASDAQ:MNMD), sometimes informally known as MindMed, was largely unknown on Wall Street. Recently, however, Mind Medicine garnered attention because one meme-stock trader reportedly bought shares of MNMD stock. It would be hasty to jump into this trade, though, as Mind Medicine’s business fundamentals aren’t ideal. Mind Medicine develops medical and/or mental health