Mastering options trading from zero to pro
Options trading can provide leverage, income potential, and portfolio protection — but it demands a clear grasp of the mechanics, strategies, and brokerage requirements. From understanding calls and … » Read more about: Mastering options trading from zero to pro »
Read MoreChoosing 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, …
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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 MoreTwo grim realities are keeping the K-shaped economy alive
The prongs of the K-shaped economy are being propped up by two dreary economic realities: lower earners are getting hit harder by inflation, and left behind by blockbuster stock market gains.
A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York looks at how the US economy slowly morphed into a K-shape where higher earners are thriving,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is This Mag 7 Stock Bucking the AI Trend?
When investors start getting jittery about AI valuations, the instinct is to trim anything tied to artificial intelligence. But that’s tricky when many of the biggest AI beneficiaries are mega-cap tech companies that were thriving long before generative AI existed. Amazon is a perfect example, a business still defined by eCommerce but increasingly central to the global AI build-out.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
This Hydrogen Stock Is Becoming Critical AI Infrastructure
Bloom Energy doesn’t generate power the way most people think about clean energy. Instead of relying on intermittent sources like wind or solar, Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells convert natural gas or hydrogen into electricity on-site, 24 hours a day.
There’s no combustion, no dependence on weather, and critically for enterprise customers no exposure to grid instability.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Meta Looked Impressive Until You Read the Fine Print
Meta Platforms just reminded us that building the future of AI doesn’t come cheap.
After a strong third-quarter report, the stock tumbled more than 12% as management unveiled spending plans that even long-term investors found hard to digest.
At first glance, everything looked stellar. Revenue jumped 26% year over year to $51.2 billion,
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