The coronavirus pandemic has shrouded the economy in a veil of uncertainty. A volatile market and an unemployment rate that's higher than since the Great Depression has left millions of Americans wondering how they can…
Investors Bet Big on Economy Reopening
U.S. stock futures jumped this morning as investors bet on the economy reopening. The news follows two positive sessions in stock exchanges throughout the world. (CNBC) Dow futures were up about 0.9% and indicated opening…
Bezos Urges Patience for Investors
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos told investors in a conference call outlining his company's Q1 2020 earnings report that they may "want to take a seat." The advice isn't uncommon for shareholders who know Bezos stresses…
Trump Weighs China Investing Ban
President Trump is weighing his options for punishing the Chinese government for its handling of the 2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic. Among the possible retaliatory measures include punishing tariffs and an investing ban. (Forbes) The latest are…
Remember This When the Market Plays Dead
Former hedge fund manager and television personality Jim Cramer has some advice for investors in these unpredictable times: all things being equal, stock-picking trumps traditional index investing now. The host of CNBC's "Mad Money" elaborated…
Top Strategist Gives Markets an Upgrade
After taking a beating over the coronavirus, the worst may be over for the stock market, at least according to one top analyst. (CNBC) Ned Davis Research's Ed Clissold, who turned cautious on March 10,…
Watch Out for These in the Stock Market…
Important earning news is coming next week for S&P 500 powerhouses like Netflix and Intel; however, the market may be more preoccupied with when the economy is going to reopen. Here's what investors should be…
While Millions Got Laid Off, Stocks Did This!
While 16 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, the stock market had a week for the history books. What gives? MarketWatch reports: To start with the “worst:” we learned that 6.6 million…
U.S. Treasury Makes Hard Decision for Small Businesses
The Treasury Department has made the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) coronavirus loan terms less favorable for small businesses than initially thought. The forgivable loan program is considered as a core component of the $2.2 trillion…