“Socialism” is a loaded word in the United States—a country where capitalism is the prevailing economic system and is the basis for the system of government. One situation in which the word tends to come up is when Americans look at government programs, especially Social Security. To understand what the debate is about, let’s first review
[Editor’s note: “The Best Stocks to Buy for the Generation Z Revolution” was previously published in December 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] The children are the future. Many great leaders have reminded us of this throughout human history. John. F Kennedy once said that “children are the
Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 109 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published October 4, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery stalled during the week ended October 1, as the overall index score remained unchanged at 76 out of 100. In a
Yesterday, we kicked off our Innovation Investor holiday shopping spree. That is, over the past few weeks, we’ve been closely watching a host of fundamental, technical, and sentimental indicators to try and identify the stock market bottom. Last week, nearly all those indicators started flashing. That tells us that the weight of evidence today suggests
In this article AMZN LMT GS HAS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Hasbro Inc. toys from based on “Marvel’s The Avengers” movie sit on the shelf at a Target Corp. store in Union, New Jersey, U.S., on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in
Fintech company Cardless and Simon Property Group have partnered to launch a new co-branded credit card, the Simon American Express Credit Card. The card, which does not yet have a launch date, will offer cardholders up to 5% cash back at participating retailers. Key Takeaways Cardless and Simon Property Group will soon launch a new
In July, GameStop (NYSE:GME) launched its NFT marketplace to a relatively muted reception. NFT trades had already fallen three-quarters since January, and traders assumed the game retailer had missed yet another party. Shares would eventually drop another 25%. Investor pessimism, however, has quietly turned GME stock into a short-squeeze candidate. Sagging trading volume means that
On Thursday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated his $215 target price for Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), re-crowning the software firm as the Dow Jones stock with the highest implied upside. For many first-time investors, these target prices are often irresistible. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) at $169… Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) at $55… Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) at $456… These numbers provide a
Cannabis stocks have been crushed this year due to the lack of progress on the federal legalization of marijuana and macro challenges. However, President Joe Biden’s historic decisions to pardon people convicted of “simple possession of marijuana” and to review the classification of marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug have revived investors’ attention in the cannabis
When Social Security was introduced in 1935, it was never intended to be a primary income source that could support people in retirement. Rather, its sole purpose was to provide a safety net for people who were unable to accumulate sufficient retirement savings. For the next several decades, the majority of Americans never gave much
The White House announced on Oct. 6 that it was pardoning many convicted of simple marijuana possession, creating a good deal of hot pot stocks to buy. On the day of the announcement, the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:YOLO) gained 34%. The second-largest U.S.-listed ETF, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE:MJ), gained 20%. Both have returned to
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a relatively small neo-banking firm right now. However, the data shows that SoFi Technologies is growing by leaps and bounds. SOFI stock has the potential to make a 5x move in five years’ time if the company continues to expand and if the U.S. Federal Reserve finally stops raising interest rates. Let’s
In this article CL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Daniel Loeb Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Dan Loeb’s Third Point has built a sizeable stake in consumer giant Colgate-Palmolive, according to CNBC’s David Faber. Loeb sees hidden value in Colgate’s subsidiary Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a pet food company, if it were spun
In this article CRM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jeffrey Smith, CEO of Starboard Value LP and Chairman of Papa John’s International Inc. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Starboard Value LP has taken a stake in Salesforce, with founder Jeff Smith saying a significant opportunity remains in the enterprise software maker, according to CNBC’s David
[embedded content] The housing market seems like it’s about to roll over. But we think things are going to get a lot better for real estate stocks. Here’s why. Prices are still elevated, and activity is still within the normal range. To be sure, this is nothing like 2008. At that time, there was massive
In this article AMZN GS HAS JNJ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Here are the companies making headlines before the bell: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.4% in the premarket after beating top and bottom line estimates for the third quarter, helped by growth in pharmaceutical sales. J&J did
Some of the most sought-after stocks are those that come with a hefty price tag. That’s because many of us equate value with price. The higher the price, the more valuable and, therefore, the more desirable a company becomes. But let’s face it, the average investor may not be able to afford a single share
Many consumers use a debit card for online purchases to avoid accumulating credit card debt, but, is it safe to use a debit card online? Payments with a debit card are taken instantly from your checking account and shopping online comes with the added risk that your information may be stolen. Using a debit card
A Roth IRA can be a great place to stash retirement savings. Unlike a traditional IRA, there is no income tax to pay on money you withdraw or rules forcing you to empty a minimum amount annually from your account when you reach a certain age. Even better, these retirement accounts are pretty much available
The IRA withdrawal rules for a Roth IRA are generally more flexible than those for traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. This is because Roth IRA contributions have already been taxed and any account growth is tax-exempt. Still, you’ll want to do your homework before making any Roth IRA withdrawals. If you don’t meet certain requirements, you