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The American Express earnings beat continued a string of positive earnings reports from the financial sector. The report also lent support to the notion that American consumers continue to spend – at least through the summer. Read more.

Schwab has just announced a plan that will allow investors to buy fractional shares. Investing apps such as Stockpile and Stash have been permitting customers to trade fractional shares. Read more.

Apple stock has become ubiquitous in the world of financial markets. It seems like everyone owns a bit of it. Read more.

The first signal that a market may be ready to correct is a sustained rally. Markets don’t move in the same direction at all times. Read more.

Bank stocks tend to serve as a barometer for earnings season. If the bank stocks perform well, it portends solid earnings for corporations. Read more.

The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that retail sales for the month of September had dropped 0.3%. Read more.

It’s been a tough year for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX). One of the darling FAANG stocks, the streaming giant’s stock price is being battered by threats on multiple fronts. Read more.

The screener enables traders to track the price movements of specific stocks and further monitor various signals and indicators. While the platform is not without its fair share of drawbacks, it is a useful resource for both new and experienced traders. Read more.

Today we’re going over three value stocks that seem poised for outperformance given a shift in market dynamics. Read more.

The Federal Funds Rate trickles down to all other financing rates; bond yields, mortgage rates, credit card rate, student loan rates, etc. Read more.

a comfortable retirement is still one of the final chapters of the American dream. So what are Americans doing to make their retirement dreams a reality? Read more.

If you have a low-risk tolerance, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to get capital appreciation. Read more.

Let’s be clear. the “deal” between the U.S. and China trade war was really just a cease-fire. Read more.

the retail sector has fallen so far in the last few years, retail stocks are cheap with many trading at single-digit or low double-digit P/E ratios. Read more.

we’re going to attempt to answer the question that has a lot of investors rethinking right now: are index funds as safe as we think? Read more.

the average Social Security benefit is approximately $1,461 per month. Could you retire comfortably on that amount? Could you retire at all? Read more.

In the middle of one of the longest bull markets in our nation’s history, a growing number of Americans claim they are not saving enough for retirement Read more.

You don’t have to know as much as the manager of a world-famous hedge fund, but it helps beginning and intermediate investors to at least know some key definitions and ideas. Read more.

Today we’re talking about a recent short squeeze that left heaps of short sellers on the wrong side of the trade. The stock is Francesca's Holdings (FRAN), Read more.

An important thing to remember about the markets is that what you see at any given moment is the market’s interpretation of where a security is going to go. Read more.

The expected boost in home sales hasn’t materialized and they point to a confluence of events that neutralize the stimulus from lower interest rates. Read more.

Trulieve is a vertically integrated cannabis producer, this means that they cultivate cannabis and also sell it in their own retail stores. Read more.

General election years have no correlation with poor market performance. In fact, a case could be made that general election years have correlated with positive market performance. Read more.

Let’s consider what a recession really means for your portfolio. To begin with, economists don’t have a consensus about when, or if, a recession will arrive. Read more.

No matter what you say your risk tolerance is, it’s sobering to look at a statement and see the value of your portfolio go down 8%, 10% or more in one quarter. Read more.

TD Ameritrade Holding Company (NASDAQ:AMTD) became the latest brokerage firm to announce they are eliminating commissions for online stock Read more.

Beyond Meat just scored a big opportunity with a test program for McDonald’s. The partnership with McDonald’s builds on previous partnerships the company has made. Read more.

When interest rates fall, bond yields rise. That’s the appeal of bonds. And despite a yield curve that is inverting for U.S. Treasury bonds, long-term bonds (seven years or more) historically pay a higher yield than short-term bonds. Read more.

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) stock is expensive. But does that mean it’s time to sell? The company gained a loyal following that saw the stock reach a high of over $700 a share Read more.

Investing quantitatively protects us from the behavior biases that creep into our portfolio when analyzing securities in a discretionary matter. Read more.

As the calendar turns to October, it may be time for you to consider trading some stocks that you might feel convicted about in the long run. Read more.

we’re looking at the price action of telecommunications company Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA). Read more.

This page identifies the best stocks under 5.00 Read more.

We’re going over three simple options trading strategies that every beginner should know: the vertical spread, covered call, and short strangle. Read more.

After-market or post-market trading hours are generally from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. The start of after-market hours will depend on the brokerage you use. Read more.

Many prominent investors persuade novices from short selling at all, but there is an appropriate time and place for it in the right market environment Read more.

Just like after the Fed cut rates after their last meeting in July, the possibility of additional rate cuts is already being debated Read more.

Option spreads typically have a mix of written and held options, so your spread’s sensitivity to volatility will vary based on that concentration Read more.

An option is a contract between two parties that gives the holder the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price, for a given period of time. Read more.

One symptom of paying too much attention to Wall Street instead of Main Street is the temptation to start investing in things you don’t understand Read more.

A contrarian investor goes against current market trends. He buys out of favor assets that are being slammed on CNBC every day. Read more.

One of the dangers of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China is the opportunity cost that investors are paying by pulling money out of the market. Read more.

McCormick (NYSE:MKC) has been delivering steady growth year after year. The spice and seasonings brand is projecting a 3-5% growth in sales in 2019. Read more.

To get an idea of the valuation of cannabis stocks, let's first take a look at the market caps of companies solely focused on cannabis. Read more.

While the October effect is not more likely to occur during an election year, there can be an October surprise for certain sectors. Read more.

Apple events have typically caused a sharp movement in the company’s stock – usually for the positive. This year, I’m expecting investors to largely shrug it off. Read more.

To a growing number of investors, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) combines the best of both worlds when they are looking for the versatility of owning individual stocks and the diversification of a mutual fund. Read more.

Since January, gold prices have surged 19.4%. But what has gold investors excited was when the precious metal cracked $1,400 an ounce Read more.

Inverted Yield Curve - At times like this, the question on investors’ lips is “what do I do now?” The simple answer is to be patient, Read more.

The 5G network has to be built from scratch, and these companies have all their chips in 5G Read more.

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) is an established producer that stands to gain from the industry’s explosive growth. In terms of peak production capacity, Aurora is Canada’s leading producer. Read more.

One of the reasons that REITs are such an amazing investment is that they offer investors the dual benefits of capital appreciation and regular dividend payments. Read more.

Although investors were selling on the bad news, Disney stock analysts seemed to be unfazed. Of the 24 analysts surveyed by FactSet, 17 maintained their buy rating and the rest maintained a neutral stance. Read more.

Asset allocation requires the discipline to keep your end goal in mind at all times. Read more.

Here are three stocks that are trading well above their book value and, more importantly, have other less obvious risks. Read more.

MasterCard has fundamentals that similar to competitors such as Visa (NYSE: V) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) which trade at lower P/E ratios, why are analysts still so bullish on MasterCard? Read more.

Investors need to have some objective metric to find undervalued stocks. A different approach is to look at a company’s price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Read more.

The economy is creating jobs. GDP was revised upwards. And the Fed is likely to cut interest rates when they meet at the end of July. Read more.

Apple’s stock is up over 20% since its decline in June, and the tech giant is up over 30% for the year, easily outpacing the S&P 500 Index. Read more.

It seems crazy to suggest that the market may need a timeout. But what if it does? And would that be bad for the market? Read more.

As second-quarter earnings continue to come in, it’s not too early to start discussing the companies that have exceeded expectations and those that have come in below expectations Read more.

Choosing the right dividend stocks is all about managing risk. Let’s take a look at three dividend stocks that can help you manage risk without sacrificing growth. Read more.

Beyond Meat shares are soaring, take a look at three reasons to love this stock and three reasons to be cautious. Read more.

On July 31, the Federal Reserve Board will announce their decision on interest rates. Read more.

In its most recent earnings report on July 17, Netflix reported financials that were not bad. Read more.

In the most recent quarter, Tesla announced the delivery of 95,200 vehicles. This beat Tesla’s own internal estimates of 90,966 Read more.

Cedar Fair is not a growth stock. But with a dividend yield that is currently over 7 percent, it doesn’t have to be. Read more.

Volatility adds risk, but the risk is a variable that investors can manage. Here are three suggestions for how to invest $20K for the rest of 2019. Read more.

You can’t listen to the financial news without hearing one expert or another offering their opinion on the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut at the end of this month Read more.

AbbVie has three more uninterrupted years for Humira to be their cash cow. AbbVie is also a dividend aristocrat, meaning they have been increasing their dividend for over 25 years. Read more.

Apple stock is under intense scrutiny that is creating a polarizing outlook among analysts. Read more.

an investor in their late 20s may claim to have a high-risk tolerance, what they’re really saying is that they have a high-risk tolerance when it comes to their retirement savings Read more.

Market bulls are working hard to make the case that the Fed needs to be proactive now to add fuel to a rally that seems like it’s getting tired. Read more.

The jobs report is one of the most closely watched, and potentially most significant, of all monthly economic indicators. Read more.

investors have been buying and selling stocks based on news surrounding the U.S. and Chinese trade war, the jobs report, the Federal Reserve and their position on the future direction of interest rates. Read more.

Hope is a resource that has endless supply but limited substance. In the best case scenario but not a trading strategy Read more.

one of the major stories moving the markets is the United States trade war with China. Read more.

Dividend stocks are not always the most popular or trendy stocks. Dividend stocks are simply consistent performers Read more.

Current retirees like to say that issues that result from FOMO and YOLO are exclusive to young people, but it's not just millennials with the problem Read more.

Successful investors understand that knowing how to interpret the right information, the fundamentals about a business, not their ability to time the market, Read more.

Americans owe over $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It is estimated that approximately 1.9 million students received their bachelor’s degree in 2019. Read more.

Wall Street will always want the Federal Reserve (the Fed) to react swiftly to economic indicators and tighten or loosen monetary policy as appropriate Read more.

It is difficult to understate how unprepared many Americans are for retirement. Personal savings rates, in general, are still below historical levels. Read more.

Despite the fact that the majority of the United States have voted to approve medical marijuana, cannabis companies still face obstacles to growth. Read more.

The threat of a recession is on the horizon, what Americans should have learned from the last recession and did not Read more.

The European Commission has taken a firm stance against collusion in the currency trading market Read more.

Senior or not, getting a loan is all about convincing the bank that you will be able to pay the amount borrowed. Read more.

Walmart to expand its same-day online grocery delivery to more than 40 percent of U.S. households , or 100 metro areas as it tries to compete better with Amazon. Read more.

Walmart to expand its same-day online grocery delivery to more than 40 percent of U.S. households , or 100 metro areas as it tries to compete better with Amazon. Read more.

U.S. prosecutors say 36 people have been indicted in connection with an international cybercrime ring that bought and sold stolen credit card information, leading to losses of more than $530 million Read more.

With global stocks experiencing their biggest declines in years, investors might need a refresher on some of the terms being thrown around. Read more.

Stock indexes ended slightly higher on Wall Street after overcoming a brief stumble in the afternoon. Read more.