As all eyes focus on Russia’s war with Ukraine, the knee-jerk reaction from investors has been to buy defense and oil stocks. But before we follow the herd we should be a bit more thoughtful and apply game theory to the situation as if we were sitting at the helm with Putin and forced to make decisions based on the interests of his people.
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You don’t need a lot of money to start investing in the stock market. If you have $300, buying Visa could be your first step to building a successful investment portfolio that generates strong returns throughout your life.
Why does Visa seem like such a good option? Let’s look at the company’s performance to understand more.
As interest rates rise and fall, some sectors benefit more than others, but which ones? And what stocks will go up this year if rates rise?
The Federal Reserve typically raises interest rates when the economy is growing and lowers them when the economy is slowing. You would think then that as the Fed hikes rates,
“Inflation takes from the ignorant and gives to the well informed.” — Venita Vancaper, Author
One primary concern that remains on investors’ radar is inflation. If inflation runs riot, prices soar and consumers have less money in their pockets to buy discretionary good, go on vacations,
Sea Limited is a global consumer internet company that operates three core businesses across financial services, eCommerce, and digital entertainment. Founded in Singapore, the company’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
Sea Limited (SE) has been one of the best-performing tech stocks over the last five years,
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If you’re looking to support your retirement income portfolio, two top exchange-traded funds recently touted by top analysts are well worth examining. These two funds have the potential to complement each other and thrive in a rising rate environment.
First is the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (or SCHD on the ticker.) This ETF follows the Dow Jones 100 Dividend Index and,
Since the release of Pong, an arcade version of ping pong, in 1972, the gaming industry has rapidly grown. By 2025, the global gaming market will likely hit $256.97 billion. With such a large market and so much revenue to capture, investors are starting to pay attention to those making a mark,
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Exchange-traded funds (ETF) track all sorts of sectors, from oil to utilities, and technology to healthcare. They are designed to be bought and sold during the trading day, which gives you the ability to liquidate capital when you wish. Investors can also use tools like market and limit orders, stop losses and more to micromanage capital.
When searching for the next great dividend stock to invest in, International Paper isn’t at the top of most investors’ lists, but maybe it should be.
While it might not be a household name with a hot new product on the market or some groundbreaking developer of an innovative medical treatment, International Paper offers a dividend that is not to be scoffed at — the company’s numbers speak for themselves in this instance.
In response to the COVID pandemic, health care companies are high on investors’ radars. After a breakout from a three-year consolidation pattern, Cardinal Health stock is worth paying attention to, especially since the company is a quality, well-established business. Moreover, Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) is arguably among the most undervalued health stocks today. But first,
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