In uncertain times, capital protection rather than appreciation should be a priority for investors. One way to accomplish this is by selecting super safe stocks to protect your portfolio. Although these safe stock picks might decline during market turmoil, they hold up better than the overall market. So, why should you consider these safe stock …
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While concocting a list of the worst regional bank stocks to sell now naturally sets a negative tone, here’s the reality. Recently, the AP warned that the banking crisis isn’t over yet. Fundamentally, the question of the news agency centers on the magnitude of pain. Frankly, it’s difficult not to at least acknowledge that regional …
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Hedge fund Starboard Value LP more than doubled its position of cloud-software company Splunk Inc. SPLK, -0.90%, while opening a new position on circuit-materials and ceramics company Rogers Corp. ROG, -0.47%, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Friday. At the March ending quarter, Starboard disclosed it had acquired 2.7 million shares …
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Everyone who invests in growth stocks hopes that one of their holdings will become the next Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), the next Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), or the next Facebook. In other words, they’re looking for names that can transform, or disrupt, entire sectors. I believe that in the current era, which features several truly transformative technologies — such …
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In recent weeks oil prices have tanked leading to some overvalued energy stocks. Through the first week of May, crude oil prices declined for three consecutive weeks in what amounts to the biggest pullback since November 2022. In the first week of May alone, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil, the U.S. standard, …
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Pacific Western Bank signage is displayed outside of bank branch in Beverly Hills, California on May 4, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: PacWest — The regional bank popped 39% in premarket trading, adding to its nearly 82% gain on Friday. …
I believe that Meta (NASDAQ:META) is benefitting from improving U.S. advertising trends, and the company appears to have greatly dialed back its ill-fated, expensive forays into the metaverse, pleasing many large investors. Moreover, Mark Zuckerberg’s company has launched a number of much more promising initiatives. Still, Meta continues to face tough competition and, after climbing …
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It’s understandable if you’re impressed with Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ:META) first-quarter 2023 results. However, it appears that any positive news has already been priced into META stock. Besides, there are notable red flags surrounding Meta Platforms, including scrutiny from an arm of the U.S. government. Meta Platforms and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are no strangers to controversy. …
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