Choosing the right broker for options trading
Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers both offer strong options trading capabilities, but they cater to different trader profiles. Schwab shines for U.S.-focused traders who value education, … » Read more about: Choosing the right broker for options trading »
Read MoreMortgage Rates Just Hit a Four-Week High Thanks to Iran. Are Homebuilder Stocks a Buy on the Dip?
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Mortgage rates have risen over the last month as investors bet that the extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to inflation and higher interest rates.
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Homebuilders have reported declining sales in the first quarter.
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The housing market seems unlikely to recover as long as mortgage rates remain elevated.
Tesla, Rivian, or Lucid: Which EV Stock Came Out Ahead in April?
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Rivian (RIVN) stock surged 9% in April after the automaker secured a $1B Volkswagen (VWAGY) equity investment and a $4.5B Department of Energy loan, with Q1 revenue of $1.38B (up 11% YoY) and deliveries of 10,365 units (up 20% YoY).
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Tesla (TSLA) stock gained 3% with Q1 2026 EPS of $0.41 beating consensus,
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Read More3 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy in May
The news is filled with stories about high energy prices. While that’s bad for filling your gas tank, it is good for energy company revenues. Expecting strong financial performance, Wall Street has pushed up energy stock prices. Now is the time for caution, because history shows oil prices will eventually fall.
If you are looking for a high-yield energy stock right now,
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Read MoreCalifornia economy vs. Trump: What GDP tells us
California’s economy, as measured by gross domestic product, did surprisingly well in the first year of the second Trump administration.My trusty spreadsheet looked at the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ tally of business output growth for the states and found that California’s GDP was up 2.4% for 2025.
That was the 11th-best performance among the states and topped the 2% expansion of the national economy.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is IonQ’s Meteoric Rise a Breakthrough or Bubble?
IonQ has become one of the hottest names in quantum computing. The Maryland-based firm is pioneering trapped-ion technology, which uses charged atoms to process information in ways classical computers can’t.
Since its 2021 debut, IonQ’s stock has rocketed roughly 450%, including nearly 300% over the past year. Such explosive gains raise a tough question of whether IonQ the future of computing,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Brand Name Stock with Room to Run
Entertainment may have expanded well beyond Los Angeles, but its center of gravity hasn’t moved. From its base in Burbank, The Walt Disney Company continues to operate a global engine that spans film, television, streaming, sports, parks, merchandise, and travel. Competitors like Warner Bros.
Discovery and Skydance may circle potential mergers, but even a combined entity wouldn’t approach the depth or global reach Disney has spent generations building.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Could Lemonade’s AI Insurance Engine Turn $1 Billion Into $10 Billion
After months of market jitters, earnings season has brought a wave of upbeat results, and stocks tied to improving outlooks are rallying hard.
Many investors who sat on the sidelines during the downturn are now realizing they may have missed some exceptional entry points.
But the best opportunities are about finding businesses with a runway long enough to turn today’s price into tomorrow’s fortune.
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