As the S&P 500 falls into positive territory again throughout the year, investors need to be mindful of the fact that a handful of stocks appear to be doing much of the heavy lifting. The benchmark market index rose 1.3% in 2020 through Monday’s close, but much of that profit …
Read More »This could be ‘the worst time ever’ to stack on these stocks, but investors are still doing it anyway.
Two of the most reliable patterns in investing, according to Servo Wealth Management CEO Eric Nelson: stocks outperform bonds, and low-priced stocks outperform higher-priced growth. Stocks have delayed their end of the bond deal lately, but value stocks have been losing. It would be prudent for investors feeding off the …
Read More »Tesla’s stock options are priced for an unusually large move after earnings, but odds are against bettors
Tesla Inc.’s stock options imply a one-day post-earnings movement that is more than 60% higher than the historical average, but the odds are currently against investors willing to bet on such unusual volatility. The electric vehicle maker plans to report second-quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell. The average estimates for …
Read More »Oil prices rise more than 3% to a maximum of four months as the EU agrees on the stimulus package
Oil futures rose sharply on Tuesday, setting prices for their biggest settlement since early March, as markets become more positive about the world’s ability to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic that has crushed oil demand. and its by-products. A landmark stimulus package forged by the 27-nation European Union after marathon negotiations …
Read More »Oil gains, with prices holding above $ 40 after positive results from coronavirus vaccine test
Oil finished higher on Monday, with prices staying above $ 40 a barrel as positive test results for a coronavirus vaccine helped offset concerns about energy demand linked to the surge in global cases of COVID-19 above 14.5 million. Risk appetite received a boost “following news that a coronavirus vaccine …
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