With talks of a recession abound, cryptocurrencies are in uncharted territory. Whenever President Joe Biden starts to discuss a possible recession, news outlets and the public start to get a little wary. In the coming weeks, we can expect arguments to arise on whether the U.S. is actually in a recession, but one thing is…
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Growth vs. value investing is the dilemma of 2022. It’s hard to make sense of all the headlines that are assailing investors in 2022. Is the negativity overdone, with the impacts of inflation and rising rates already baked into stocks? Or is this just the beginning phases of a long-term downturn that requires investors to…
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Are you looking for a side hustle to generate passive income? Passive income is essential if you want to retire early and reach financial freedom. Just imagine being able to do whatever you want whenever you want to – it’s entirely possible if you can generate enough passive income. Whether you want to make $50…
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If it can grow profits, PayPal could be a wonderful investment. Shares of PayPal Holdings ( PYPL 11.36%) got a boost on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that activist investor Elliott Management is in the process of acquiring a large stake in the company. When activist investors buy stocks, it’s normally for two related reasons. First,…
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Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems. Inflation has spun out of control lately. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in June 2022 inflation measured by the consumer price…
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Wall Street is warming up to this long-suffering stock thanks to its rapidly improving business. With the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index trading in a bear market this year, steep falls in the value of individual stocks are a common occurrence. But for action-camera innovator GoPro ( GPRO -3.13%), its 93% decline in stock price began…
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I often get asked for detailed instructions on how to begin investing. The market can be intimidating, with so many stocks to choose from and so much conflicting advice about what decisions to make and when. There is no single correct way to get started, but I can offer three simple suggestions: > Invest for…
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These may not be the fastest-growing names, but they have the right ingredients to produce excellent returns. 2022 has been a reminder that market-beating stocks don’t need to be the highest-growth and riskiest bets. Sure, I’m a fan of sprinkling some moonshots into my portfolio. However, companies that produce consistent and profitable growth are the…
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Signature Bank is not your typical bank. Signature Bank ‘s ( SBNY -3.54%) stock fell more than 9% after the bank reported second-quarter earnings results last week. It reported record earnings for the quarter and beat analyst estimates, but investors were miffed by some deposit trends and a lower growth forecast for the year. Despite…
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