by Diane Alter
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are alike in that both offer diversification and professional management. Otherwise, the two investment vehicles differ greatly.
Key differences include how these funds are bought and sold, as well as pricing, transaction costs, and much more.
by David Zeiler
Startup itBit Trust Co. has become the first U.S. Bitcoin exchange able to offer its services in all 50 states.
It's another major step toward mainstream adoption for the digital currency.
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted a trust company charter to New York-based itBit last Thursday.
U.S. stock futures for Monday, May 11, forecasted a two-point increase from Friday's close.
On Friday, The DJIA Index surged more than 260 points as a strong April jobs report suggested the U.S. economy is gaining steam. The news could press the Federal Reserve to provide a clearer timeline for when it might raise interest rates.
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Savvy investors know that over short time periods, and especially during bear markets, the saying "cash is king" often holds true. It provides security and allows for bargain hunting when assets are cheap.
However, through times of financial repression and negative interest rate policies (NIRP), central planners along with banks are changing that precept into "cash is trash."
That notion is a dangerous one that you can prepare for and prosper from….
When I see the market rally mindlessly – as it did on Friday, after the jobs report pushed the jobless rate down to 5.4%- I ask myself a set of questions like the following.
Do investors really think it's going to matter if the Fed raises interest rates by a quarter of a point in September instead of June? Do they really think it's normal that €3 trillion of European debt is yielding less than zero? The Swiss National Bank (Switzerland's Federal Reserve) owns $100 billion of stocks…Is that considered normal?
Apple's most recent earnings were nothing short of spectacular, and the headlines reflected that:
… "Apple Beats Estimates on Soaring iPhone Sales" -The Street
… "Apple Beats Estimates with $10.2 Billion in Profit" – AppleInsider.com
… "Apple Crushes iPhone Estimates, Boosts Buybacks" – CNBC
What they should have said is "Analysts Got It Wrong Again."
We've talked in the past about how far off the mark Wall Street analysts can be, and how costly that can be for investors who blindly follow along. It's no surprise – or at least it shouldn't be – given the hidden biases Wall Street holds.
But we haven't talked about how to use that information to your advantage.
Until today.
Here are the two best presents analysts could possibly give you this earnings season...
The DJIA Index surged 267 points Friday as a strong jobs report suggests the U.S. economy is gaining steam. The U.S. Labor Department said the economy added 228,000 jobs and the unemployment rate hit 5.4% in April.
The news could press the U.S. Federal Reserve to provide a clearer timeline for when it will raise interest rates.
Here are the biggest stories from the stock market today, plus top stocks to watch…
by Jim Bach
The best way to play the Bank of Japan’s aggressive stimulus efforts is to buy Toyota stock.
You’re right to be wary of the Japanese stock market given that right now its propped up by easy money.
But the BOJ’s easy-money policy is providing a great opportunity for this automaker…
by Alex McGuire
The Bojangles’ Inc. (Nasdaq: BOJA) IPO hit the market today, May 8.
The Bojangles’ stock price is trading near $25 a share. That’s 32% above the IPO price of $19.
Here's everything you want to know about BOJA stock's debut - and whether or not it's a buy...
by Alex McGuire
Oil prices have gained 17.5% in the last month. This week, they reached $62 a barrel for the first time since December.
The rally reinforces our oil price predictions that WTI and Brent will rebound throughout 2015.
Here’s why we’re bullish on our projections - and how you can profit from their momentum…
