Beyond Meat speculators are betting on even more stock gains after an 850% spike. 2 options-trading stats show how risky this is.
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Read MoreMarket Whales and Their Recent Bets on JEF Options
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and …
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Read MoreHow much could Social Security benefits increase in 2026?
While we won’t know the exact percentage until Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its predictions for the change.
WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement is set to be revealed on Friday.
The annual COLA announcement will reveal how much money retirees will receive on their checks every month starting in January 2026.
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Read MoreDow Jones falls over 300 points on trade worries, disappointing earnings; Nasdaq drags
Benchmark indices on Wall Street gave up a strong start to the week over resurfacing concerns of tensions between the US and China, sanctions imposed by the White House on Russia’s top two oil producers, and a disappointing bunch of corporate earnings, including those from Netflix, Tesla, Texas Instruments and IBM.
The Dow Jones fell nearly 350 points,
Read MoreUS Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Gains 0.8% & NASDAQ Jumps 1%, as Cooling Inflation Bolsters Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
Investor sentiment improved as expectations for multiple rate cuts gained traction. Money markets are now pricing in two additional rate reductions before year-end, bringing borrowing costs closer to a neutral 3% level.
The Bloomberg Magnificent Seven Index added 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 Index jumped 1.3%, signaling renewed interest in smaller-cap stocks.
Read MoreThe Burst
1 Hot Stock Passes Super Stringent Screen
In the research rooms of investment management firms, returns on invested capital are keenly focused on. Buffett often speaks of this metric as a proxy for what return to expect over the long haul.
So, I decided to run a screen to find stocks with ROIC percentages north of 15%. That’s a high hurdle all by itself that most companies will fail to meet.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Got $3,000? Here Are 3 Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy
Warren Buffett’s portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway has been an excellent source of ideas for generations of investors. Even though the Oracle of Omaha is pulling back to cash heavily this year, there are still some fantastic stocks being held at Berkshire that appear undervalued and bear watching.
Here are three of the best Buffett stocks to look into if you have a few thousand dollars to put to work in today’s market.
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Intel Horror Reveals Danger for Market
Predicted to reach a staggering trillion-dollar market size this year, the semiconductor industry has enjoyed a decade of continuous growth. Although high demand fuels the industry, supply constraints have challenged company financials.
Intel’s latest earnings report has given pause not only to its own shareholders but also to those of Nvidia and AMD.