The economic outlook for 2025 is causing some worry. The stock market is feeling the effects of recent tariff plans and government actions. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's latest GDP forecast shows a possible economic slowdown. The price of gold has gone up by nearly $300 since the start of the year. The CBOE Volatility Index has also risen, showing that in...
The market is in a rough patch, but there are stocks that can help you weather the storm. Two companies stand out as potential havens in this uncertain time. First up, let's talk about Waste Management. This company is known for handling trash and recycling. It's a steady performer, with a low beta of 0. 5, which means it doesn't swing wildly with the market. In...
Imagine a world where big tech companies are racing to outspend each other. Well, that's exactly what's happening. Amazon is leading the charge. They are spending over $100 billion and still plan to spend even more. This is largely to build more data centres . There is a good reason for this. These companies are competing to be the best at AI. However,...
Alphabet, the big boss behind Google, had some disappointing news recently. The company's stock took a hit after it didn't meet the money expectations for the last three months of 2024. Even though they made a lot of money, investors were hoping for more. The tech giant brought in $96. 5 billion for the quarter, which is a 12% jump from the same time last ye...
Webtoon Entertainment, through its Japanese subsidiary LINE Digital Frontier, has made its first investment in a Japanese studio. The lucky recipient is No. 9, a prominent webcomic and manga studio based in Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at boosting Webtoon's content pipeline in Japan, which is currently their fastest-growing market. No. 9, founded in 2016, is ...
Last Friday's stock dip might not be over yet. Big shares like the Dow Jones lost almost 700 points, or about 1. 6%, after news about jobs made investors nervous that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates as much as they thought. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell more than 1. 5%. This means all three major stock measures are now in the red for the year and below what's ...
The upcoming U. S. presidential election is generating interest in certain stocks that could perform well based on who wins. According to Strategas, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have stark differences in their policies, particularly in areas like trade, foreign policy, regulations, and immigration. This election could significantly i...
Gold is having a moment in 2024. Its value has skyrocketed by over 30%, hitting an all-time high of $2, 748. 23 this week. What's driving this gold rush? The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, global tensions, and uncertainties around the upcoming US presidential election have all played a part. Central banks in countries like China, India, and Turkey are al...
Cryptocurrency markets are like rollercoasters, with prices zooming up and down. When your coin’s value starts to plummet, it's easy to hit the panic button. But hold on! There are smarter moves to make. First, chill out. Panic leads to bad decisions, and bad decisions cost money. Take a deep breath and figure out why your coin is dropping. If the market hasn’t chan...
Hey there, young investor! So, you're curious about Bitcoin, huh? Let's break it down. As of October 2024, one Bitcoin (BTC) is worth around $67, 639. 71, up a tiny bit from yesterday. That's after it hit a high of over $73, 000 in March 2024. Pretty impressive, right? Bitcoin's been around since 2009 and has grown big time. People use it as an investment, like a Bi...