With Ethereum’s recent overhaul, called “The Ethereum Merge,” developers are looking to mitigate the excessive energy consumption involved in mining cryptocurrencies. The new version of Ethereum, Ethereum 2.0, promises reduced energy use, faster transactions, and lower gas, or transaction, fees. What are the chances of Ethereum 2.0 actually delivering on its promises? Ethereum 2.0 and the
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) stock represents a premier seller of microinverters for solar energy systems. It’s a great time for Enphase to be in this niche business. That’s because recently-passed U.S. legislation includes solar tax credits. Besides, ENPH stock has room to move higher as Enphase Energy ambitiously pursues its strategy of value-added acquisitions. People can
Energy shares have pared their gains in September as oil prices have cooled down. The price of Brent crude is now below $94 per barrel. Yet in early March, it had surged over $130.Given the decline of oil prices, investors should identify a number of oil stocks to sell. The global oil market is likely
SunEdison stock is a classic Wall Street boom-and-bust story, with shares rocketing over 2,000% before eventually losing almost all of their value. The volatility was largely driven by operational fluctuations attributable to deteriorating fundamentals in the solar industry. SunEdison Inc., which builds and operates renewable power plants that use solar and wind energy, was bought by MEMC
Video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) seeks to enter into the worlds of cryptocurrency trading and the metaverse, it seems. Is this a sufficient reason to buy GME stock, though? Probably not, as GameStop’s financial results are subpar. Meme-stock traders might not heed this warning, but long-term investors should check GameStop’s fundamentals before taking a position. Reddit users
The health care cost of pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. can easily top $10,000, however you may be able to take steps to try to lower your bill. You may be able to negotiate your medical bills with providers or established a pay plan. But there are limits on how you can lower your
In this article UNP DHR NEE ARNC NSC CSX Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Union Pacific (UNP), CSX (CSX), Norfolk Southern (NSC) – Rail stocks are all higher in the premarket following news of a tentative agreement that prevents a rail workers’ strike. CSX – which also named former Ford Motor
When compiling my small-cap stock picks, I tried to choose names that seemed to be benefiting from this new, more “risk-on” environment. Among the encouraging features of the August Consumer Price Index report were the 0.1% month-over-month increase in the headline number and the deceleration of the year-over-year CPI to 8.3% from 8.5% in July,
Tech stock picks that can beat the market might be a little harder to find than you might believe as the market continues slumping. The stock market started September on downbeat momentum. A temporary rebound ensued. Chances are against the technology sector in staging a sustained rebound. The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate
The right dividend stock picks can offer a little safety in difficult times. These definitely are difficult times and investors are understandably worried. Economic headwinds persist with war in Europe, global supply chain constraints and inflation that continues to run at 40-year highs in the U.S. This reality continues to gyrate equity markets. After suffering
Amortization vs. Depreciation: An Overview The cost of business assets can be expensed each year over the life of the asset. The expense amounts are then used as a tax deduction, reducing the tax liability of the business. Amortization and depreciation are the two main methods of calculating the value of these assets. There’s a third, less commonly
“Hey Max, did you know you missed out on Dogecoin?” Everyone made a fortune off it.” Many investors are terrified by questions like these. So much so that there is even a term for it: FOMO (fear of missing out). Research has found FOMO is more predominant in people aged 18 to 35. FOMO is a
There are two camps when it comes to cryptocurrencies. There are those who believe that crypto is nothing more than a fad that will fade away. Meanwhile, on the other hand, there’s a louder camp that extols crypto’s benefits and its impact on finance and they have some credible reasons to do so. Is there any
[Editor’s note: “3 Hydrogen Stocks to Buy for the $11 Trillion Breakout” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Today, electric vehicles are all the rage. They’re at the epicenter of the world’s shift to cut carbon emissions dramatically and rapidly for a cleaner
On May 28, 2021, the Biden administration formally announced its proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget proposal is the product of work undertaken throughout the executive branch under the direction of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine the financial requirements for running the government. It covers
Investing in mutual funds is a more relaxed way of participating in the financial markets as the investment choices are made by professionals and therefore you do not have to be concerned about your personal picks in financial assets. Making your own investments in any financial asset class can be a daunting and stressful task.
The rise of central government debt loads around the world has gotten investors obsessing once more over the risk of sovereign default, fearing a replay of the 2007-08 financial crisis, the 2009-2011 eurozone debt crisis, and the ensuing return of a global recession. While sovereign defaults—in which a nation can’t pay its bills or debt
The best infrastructure stocks offer a compelling mix of value and technical upside opportunities Caterpillar (CAT): This company’s valuation is back in line, and is at support. Deere (DE): This farm equipment company is on a solid financial foundation and is integral to farming and beyond. Cummins (CMI): This engine and power train maker is essential
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a vital part of retirement savings plans in the U.S. The average IRA balance depends on the account holder’s age and the number of years they’ve been making contributions. Statistics show that individuals under the age of 25 have about $11,000 put away in an IRA while people over the
With inflation playing the spoiler, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked nearly 1,300 points yesterday. The hot inflation data indicates that the Federal Reserve will continue aggressively raising interest rates. That’s bad news for growth stocks. Without a doubt, it makes sense to remain overweight on blue-chip stocks that do not fluctuate very much. Even