The adage “keep calm and carry on” might, in the end, be the best advice for investors to follow during times of extreme market volatility such as the present. While it might seem counterintuitive to sit back and relax while stocks post swift and steep losses, for investors with longer-term time frames it typically pays
Traders, some in medical masks, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 20, 2020 in New York City. Trading on the floor will temporarily become fully electronic starting on Monday to protect employees from spreading the coronavirus. The Dow fell over 500 points on Friday as investors continue to
This photo taken on January 11, 2018 shows a woman walking past Marriott signage in Hangzhou in China’s Zhejiang province. – | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. MGM Resorts, Marriott — Shares of casinos and hotels were in a tailspin as the industry took a massive hit
The market expected a withdrawal of 13 bcf Natural gas continues to make lower lows The 1998 low loomed large The bottom fell out of the natural gas futures market the day before the Energy Information Administration reported the inventory data in the United States for the week ending on March 13. At a low
The market staged a slight rally on Thursday, as investors continue to hope for a bottom. That said, here’s a look at a few top stock trades for Friday. Top Stock Trades for Tomorrow No. 1: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Not many stocks are looking good right now, at least on the long side. However,
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What a difference a month has made for Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) stock. The company had been among the best-performing and best-run shale drillers. But now it is in serious financial trouble: driven massive returns since its 2012 initial public offering, it has since touched an all-time low on Wednesday. Source: Shutterstock The problem for FANG stock,
[Editor’s note: “5 Chinese Stocks to Buy When Coronavirus Fears Fade” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] Coronavirus fears are roiling global financial markets everywhere. Over the past few trading days, stocks of all shapes, sizes, and industries have fallen off a cliff as the World Health Organization has finally declared
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday he fears that the coronavirus-driven halt in the economy could leave the U.S. with only three retailers after the crisis ends. “If we come out of this sooner, then other, small businesses can open. If we come out of this later, there are going to be three retailers in this country,”
Mostly just Macy’s workers pace the main floor, around the beauty department, on March 17. Source: Lauren Thomas, CNBC Thursday’s spike in weekly jobless claims signals just the start of a crush of layoffs that could more than double the unemployment rate. Unemployment claims filed with the states last week jumped to 281,000 from 211,000 the
.INX: Beware of Today’s Quadruple Witching .INX – Today’s featured article reveals why investors should Beware of Today’s Quadruple Witching. It covers the S&P 500, SPY, and CME, to name a few. Read on for all these important details. Get Free Updates Today is the quarterly event known as quadruple witching in which 1) S&P
It was a bumpy day in the stock market, as investors continue to hope for a bottom despite no real improvement in the news cycle. That said, here’s a look at a few top stock trades. Top Stock Trades for Monday No. 1: Starbucks (SBUX) I was keeping a very close eye on Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX)
Airlines continue to take a beating and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) is no exception. The total return year to date through March 18 for UAL stock is 75.7%, 32% worse than its airline peers. Source: travelview / Shutterstock.com I can remember when airline stocks were the hottest thing since sliced bread. Warren Buffett was viewed as
[Editor’s Note: This article is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] For new investors, looking at companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) and even fast-casual restaurant Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) can be disconcerting. These well-respected names come with massive price tags. Although these stocks have long histories of solid returns and great growth potential
A trader reacts during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 28, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. Photo by Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images We are all exhausted and depressed, having experienced this week one of the worst stock market declines in modern history. I
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 09, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images For a market rocked by big volatile moves lower, Friday’s expiration of stock futures and options could add even more wild swings. But the quadruple witching expiration, as it is
COST: 4 “Essential” Stocks for the Times COST – Those selling essential products are essential stocks at this time. That’s why investors should learn more about the merits of COST, CLX, KMB & PG at this time. Get Free Updates My state of Illinois is initiating “Shelter in Place” rules today. The basic idea is
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Equities started off with a bounce in the stock market today, but investors just couldn’t keep the momentum alive. The S&P 500 slipped 4.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 913 points. The market had gotten into a habit of bouncing on Fridays, as bears did not want to stay short into the weekend.
When I last wrote about General Electric (NYSE:GE) stock in early January, I warned investors to be cautious. And since then, shares have gone from $12 to $6.7, for a loss of 44%. Source: Carsten Reisinger / Shutterstock.com None of my analysis had to do with the coronavirus from China, which was just emerging. But