In this episode, Preston and Stig read a book that billionaire Bill Gates recommended titled, Mindset. This book was written by Stanford professor, Dr. Carol Dweck, who teaches the key pillars to success in her psychology class. Bill Gates suggests that Dweck’s book illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how
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With investors’ focused on several macroeconomic indicators, the stock market continues to remain jittery. There is no doubt, however, that there are several stocks and sectors that will be profitable for long-term investors. Some penny stocks are in that category. However, it’s important to remain very cautious in the near-term. One reason for my prudence
What can we learn about U.S. tax law from the complicated picture of former President Donald Trump’s taxes that emerged from a study published in The New York Times about his personal and corporate returns? On Sept. 27, 2020, 48 hours before the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and then-President Donald
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With the Federal Reserve set to implement aggressive interest rate hikes to combat inflation, the broader narrative for energy stocks to buy may not be that appealing to investors. However, it’s also clear that thanks to hotter-than-expected inflation readings, the central bank has its work cut out for it. Another factor to consider is the
Making payments on student loans can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re struggling financially. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your monthly payment and improve your cash flow, refinancing is one strategy. However, before you decide to refinance, it’s important to consider your personal situation and determine whether it makes sense
Is inflation rising? The answer depends upon how you look at the most recent Consumer Price Index data that was released on Sept. 13. Year-over-year, headline inflation reached 8.3% in August. That was better than the 8.5% YOY jump in July. That fact will placate very few. But investors can still make money by buying
Investors seeking exposure to the Hong Kong stock market might consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Historically, Hong Kong has thrived as a global financial center and capitalist economy, and it largely has continued to do so since it became a semi-autonomous region of China in 1997. But during the past two years, Hong Kong’s democratic government
In this article STKL ARRY OPEN PHM A worker at a Lennar home under construction. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday Monday: D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup — Homebuilder stocks moved higher on Monday after KeyBanc double upgraded the sector to overweight from underweight.
Back in August, I made the argument why now’s the right time to buy safe stocks. Just over a month later, this continues to be the case. The volatility and uncertainty that has rocked the stock market so far in 2022 doesn’t show many signs of letting up anytime soon. The Federal Reserve continues to
As the market fades investors may be looking for which chip stocks to sell. The semiconductor sector is the canary in the coal mine for technology and much of the economy as a whole. After memory chip supplier Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) sold off after its last quarterly report, PC suppliers followed lower. PC makers also
Insurance can help defray much of the cost of giving birth, but you may still face a significant bill for hospitalization and other medical services. Even with insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost of giving birth ranges from about $2,700 to $3,200 depending on whether you need a cesarean section, according to a recent Kaiser Family
Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is a platform that offers a vast selection of equities for purchase. Pretty much anything an investor could want is available for purchase through Robinhood. In that sense, it isn’t much different from any other platform. So, the best Robinhood stocks to buy are essentially the best stocks to buy period. But if
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has been a disappointment for investors. From the outset, the neo-banking firm was supposed to disrupt the American financial sector. Yet, that vision hasn’t become a reality in the 2020s. Long-term SOFI stockholders are still struggling to break even. Tight central bank monetary policy certainly won’t make things easier for SoFi Technologies. Besides,
Gold is commonly utilized by investors as a hedge against market risks such as inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Investors looking for exposure to this safe-haven asset have several options, including investing in gold bullion directly or buying gold futures contracts. Another way to gain indirect exposure to gold is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
After some challenging months in 2022, investors of California-headquartered workforce-management software company Asana (NYSE:ASAN) finally got some good news. For one thing, the company posted results indicating sizable big-client spending boosts. On top of that, a Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) co-founder (known as Facebook when he co-founded it) just took a large position in Asana. All in
Just a few months ago, the U.S. Senate passed a landmark piece of legislation. And it set the stage for a particular group of stocks to soar 75X over the next several years. That may sound hyperbolic. But it’s true. And since that legislation passed, those stocks have been soaring. And that’s even as the
Mortgage rates jumped on Friday, surpassing the spike posted earlier in the week to set a new 14-year high. The 30-year average is now in the mid 6% range and at its highest level since the fall of 2008. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Thirty-year mortgage rates rose eight basis points Friday, while already sitting
Finding the right stocks to buy for 1,000% gains in current market conditions seems challenging. However, it’s not impossible. In any economic scenario, there are stocks and sectors that tend to outperform. During the covid-19 pandemic, stocks from the pharmaceutical, e-commerce and social media segments delivered manifold returns. Similarly, in the last bull market for