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202, 2024

Trading Futures vs Options: What’s the Difference and Which Strategy is Right For You?

By |February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Options|Tags: , |

Understanding the distinct characteristics of trading futures vs options is key to developing a robust investment strategy. Both offer unique advantages and come with their own set of complexities, making the choice between them pivotal for traders.  Options trading, with its flexibility and defined risk parameters, appeals to those seeking strategic depth, while futures trading, characterized by its obligation-based contracts [...]

102, 2024

Peloton Plummets 23% on Weak Q2 Earnings – 3 Reasons It’s Time to Sell This Stock

By |February 1st, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Peloton (PTON) is continuing its fall from grace with another day of plummeting share prices, down more than 23% in Thursday’s trading session. This comes after the fitness company delivered lackluster Q2 earnings alongside a weak outlook for the road ahead. In what was supposed to be Peloton’s strongest quarter amidst the holiday season, Peloton posted revenue of $743.6 [...]

3101, 2024

Is a Major Layoff a Signal to Invest?

By |January 31st, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

In 2023, major strikes and protests against companies were prevalent, followed by significant layoffs at the start of 2024. Significant staff reductions can currently be seen across various industries in the US, including technology, finance, and retail, with giant companies such as Google, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and Dow announcing layoffs in 2023. All the companies that followed through experienced [...]

3001, 2024

GM Surges on Earnings Beat and Strong Guidance – We Found 2 Other Reasons to Buy This Stock Now

By |January 30th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

General Motors (GM) delivered Q4 earnings this Tuesday morning. The beat sent shares 7% higher, adding to what has been a torrent pace over the past few months as GM has now gained 37% in that timeframe. The US automaker is finally starting to find its footing after the UAW strike took its toll throughout 2023. Revenue of $42.98 [...]

2901, 2024

SoFi Gains 17% After Milestone Profit in Q4 – Its Upside Potential & Timing Make it a BUY Right Now

By |January 29th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) started the week strong, headed towards its best performance on the stock market since the fall of 2022. It reached as high as 23% before correcting at around 17%. This is a result of the financial technology company delivering bombastic earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, in which it posted a milestone profit. Just last [...]

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