If you have $30,000 to invest and are looking to strike it big in a decade or so, then it's a good idea to look at some companies exposed to megatrends in the economy. I think industrial software company PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), infrastructure software company Bentley Systems (NASDAQ: BSY), and machine vision specialist Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) fit the bill.
The Dow Jones rose 175 points Thursday after first-time jobless claims and Q4 GDP data. Schwab stock dropped on an analyst downgrade.
Silicon Valley Bank assets got bought for pennies on the dollar, so where does that leave FRC?
Semtech (SMTC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.08% and 11.63%, respectively, for the quarter ended January 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
The Oracle of Omaha never saw a future in cryptocurrency.
Investors looking for alpha in an uncertain market environment could do worse than following in the footsteps of legendary stock pickers and probably none can match Warren Buffet’s reputation. Not for nothing the “Oracle of Omaha” is considered one of the all-time greats and for nearly 60 years, between 1965 and 2022, his Berkshire Hathaway firm’s returns have doubled those of the S&P 500. So, it’s definitely worth nosing through Buffett’s portfolio to see which stocks he currently holds. And wh
My wife and I are 70 years old. We've paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we're getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We Are 70 Years Old, Have $99K in Retirement Income, a $1.4M IRA and Other Investments. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
Stratasys' (SSYS) high-growth product launches, strategic collaborations and highly attractive valuation are likely to have made it a lucrative takeover target for Nano Dimension.
(Bloomberg) -- Charles Schwab Corp.’s clients are pulling cash out of the firm’s low-interest-rate bank accounts at twice the rate that Morgan Stanley expected, prompting the firm’s analyst to yank his buy-equivalent rating on Schwab for the first time since he began covering the brokerage stock seven years ago.Most Read from Bloomberg$52 Billion Chipmaking Plan Is Racing Toward FailureNew Yorkers Are Moving to These Three Florida Cities$335,000 Pay for ‘AI Whisperer’ Jobs Appears in Red-Hot Mar
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The semiconductor maker brings forward timelines for production of next-generation data-center chips.
A freight train hauling ethanol, a highly flammable and toxic chemical, derailed in Minnesota early Thursday, sparking a fire and prompting residents to evacuate the area. The derailment occurred in Raymond, a town roughly 100 miles west of Minneapolis, and there were no injuries reported, according to an official at the Raymond fire department. The train operated by BNSF Railway Co. had about 40 cars and around a dozen went off the tracks, according to the fire department.
The electric-vehicle charging company reports fourth-quarter sales of $27.3 million, better than analysts' estimates of $20 million.
With a monthly dividend payout and a yield that beats inflation, the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSEARCA:DIV) is a tempting choice for dividend investors. However, there are several pros and cons that investors should weigh when it comes to this high-yield ETF. What Does the DIV ETF Do? DIV is another one of Global X’s family of monthly-dividend ETFs, which also includes the likes of the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDIV) and the Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (NYSE:SRET). DIV “seeks t
There are different ways to assess whether it’s time to lean heavily into a certain class of stocks, and according to Oppenheimer’s head of Technical Analysis Ari H. Wald, the charts right now are pointing toward a resurgence in growth. “Recent points of market discussion have included incremental cracks in value and concurrent relative strength in growth,” Wald noted. “Breaking down the components and their influence on the market, we see growth in a stronger position to the lead the S&P 500 hi
The salaries offered to U.S. accountants and auditors last year climbed at their quickest pace in recent years, but industry observers say increasing pay alone may not be enough to remedy a national shortage of accountants.
Florida’s plan to exert more control over Disney by stripping it of its special tax district is not quite working out as planned.
There are many different approaches and strategies for retirement investing that might appeal to you. But how do you tell if a certain strategy works for your situation? When evaluating different approaches, consider how each strategy is put together and … Continue reading → The post Here's How Much to Keep in Stocks, Bonds and Cash in Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
(Bloomberg) -- Major technology and internet stocks have regained investor favor this year, and no company is ticking more boxes for bulls than Alphabet Inc.Most Read from Bloomberg$52 Billion Chipmaking Plan Is Racing Toward FailureNew Yorkers Are Moving to These Three Florida Cities$335,000 Pay for ‘AI Whisperer’ Jobs Appears in Red-Hot MarketScotiabank Economist Excoriates Trudeau, Freeland Over $32 Billion Spending BoostUS Air Force Plans to End Lockheed Hypersonic Weapon ProgramNot only doe
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