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Don't blink because you'll miss the correction, Nasdaq comes roaring back, Inflation head fake, ATH for the DOW
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Moves in bonds are swing stocks around, NASDAQ enters correction territory, Bank stocks ripping higher due to expanded NIM
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Bitcoin can't stop won't stop, as wide spread institutional adoption continues it look as if the bitcoin craze continues
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Bitcoin boom continues on the back of positive news BNY Mellon & Mastercard, Stocks flat, Jobs number ok, Disney blows the doors with new on-line subscribers
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Markets rally on stimulus hopes, Elon Musk & Tesla buy 1.5bln in Bitcoin, Larger implications for Crypto
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Jobless Claims Better, but still high, futures mixed, markets rallied after GME drama, Apple driverless cars Kohls earnings lower, 23 & Me going public, Ford to Focus on EV's
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Silver was latest target of the Redditt Army and was up 10% today, Gamestop down 30%, Markets up big across the board.
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Robinhood Screws Clients and decides what stocks clients can and cannot buy, markets reverse course and turn positive on this news, seems like only big guys are allowed to win
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Game Stop stock is going B-A-N-A-N-A-S, Shorts getting crushed and roiling the markets
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This week is earnings week as 122 of 500 S&P Companies report earnings, Are we in a bubble? Maybe maybe not.
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Disappointing earnings from IBM drags DOW lower, INTC guidance doesn't impress, markets retreat after big week, liquidity still the theme
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NFLX numbers spur big rally for stocks, Stocks close at all time highs, weekly jobless claims still elevated, liquidity not going anywhere
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Netflix has 200m Subscribers, NASDAQ rallying, Morgan Stanley blow out quarter, markets higher, econ data continues to roll
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Markets looking higher, strong earnings from Goldman Sachs, Trading Miss from BofA, big earnings week ahead
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Curve Steepens, Financials Run higher, usually leads the market, Tech Selloff, Mixed Economic Data
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Markets finish higher, bad jobs number with a few bright spots, Stimulus big or small? We'll see.
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Green on the screen as massive week ahead starts, Blowout manufacturing data, huge elections today, big day in DC tomorrow, more data coming later this week
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Stimulus arrives, but not enough for the market, stocks finished mixed, strong earnings from Nike, Banks can buyback stock, issue dividends, New COVID strain in the UK?
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Markets hitting all time highs as stimulus is near the goal line, Ugly Jobs numbers makes congress jobs easy, conflicting manufacturing data, Google sued by states over search
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The Federal Reserve is going to continue its bond buying program, markets slight higher, disappointing retail sales numbers
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Stimulus talks move markets higher, Apple sees a 30% uptick in iPhone Sales in Q1, Good economic data
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Big swings with a lower close, Merger Monday, Stimulus tomorrow? - Deblasio Kills the rally
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IPO's Partying Like its 1999, bad jobs number, Oracle Beats, Disney Investor Day
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Stimulus news sends markets lower, Facebook sued by everybody & their brother, great JOLTS data, Good day for Starbucks
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Markets Mixed, Nasdaq hits new highs, Market focus on Stimulus and COVID, Air B&B and Doordash IPO this week
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Markets Rally on Stimulus Hopes, disappointing jobs number, is the recovery slowing or is this a speed bump?
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Markets flat after Covid vaccine numbers going to be 50mm vs 100mm, good economic data, Cont Claims fall to 5.5mm from 25mm Jobs day tomorrow
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Markets hold onto gains, Good Jobs number but misses expectations, American Airlines fly's Boeing 737, Market does not like Salesforce Acquisition of Slack
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S&P and NASDAQ hit new highs, Salesforce buys Slack, good economic data, market getting expensive IMO
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Markets Retreat, Decent Economic Data, Zoom's big earnings, Black Friday disappoints
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Markets hit all time highs, home price index at all time highs, Consumer Confidence dips, Trump presser on DOW 30k, Bitcoin hits ATH
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Monday Rally Streak Continues on news of another vaccine, great PMI numbers, Energy Rally's, Yellen as potential Treasury Sec
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Markets Retreat after record high's - Tons of good economic data, blowout earnings for Walmart, Home Depot, Lockdowns on the way
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Markets Rally on Moderna Vaccine, Tesla added to S&P 500, PNC buys BBVA, stock breadth widens in bullish signal
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Markets Higher, Disney Beats, Value over growth, disappointing consumer sentiment, US Blocks Investments into Chicom Military
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Markets Higher, Disney Beats, Value over growth, disappointing consumer sentiment, US Blocks Investments into Chicom Military
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Markets sell off, Tech outperforms, Disney Beats, Bitcoin Rally's
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Tech recovering, markets higher, quiet day for Veterans day as bond market is closed
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Markets Mixed day after COVID vaccine - good JOLTS numbers other econ data, rotation to Value?
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Market Rally Continues, Election Uncertainty remains, Uber & Peloton Miss, Good Jobs today, Jobs Friday tomorrow
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Markets Rally on divided government, big jobs number but a miss, election uncertainty, tech & health care up big
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Markets rally as it looks like Trump will hold on, more good economic data, wild night ahead of us
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Markets Rally as Polls Tighten, all eyes on the election, Manufacturing Boom, earnings continue to impress
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Biggest GDP number ever, employment continues to improve, earnings from FAANG all look good, will it be enough to support sky high stock prices
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Ugly sell off, red on the screen even though we see good earnings, good economic data
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Markets mixed after fantastic economic data from durable goods and the Richmond Fed, Q3 GDP tracking off the charts, MSFT earnings blowout
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COVID fears lead to sell off, Big Earnings week, Good Vaccine News, Good Economic Data
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Quiet day in markets as stimulus talks continue to go in circle, strong PMI, rough day for Intel, all eyes on the election
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Market rally on stimulus talks, fantastic jobs numbers, earnings season going well, Vaccines coming soon
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Markets move slightly lower, Stimulus talks going now where, huge beat from Tesla
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Housing Boom Continues, More positive retail data, stocks test key level & fail, Huge Netflix subscriber miss, and more stimulus talks
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Housing Index hits all time high, Markets start high but end up lower - much lower, more stimulus talk drama
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Retail Sales Boom, markets flat for week, UMich Consumer Sentiment comes in strong, Industrial Production no so much
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Stimulus talks continue to Yo-Yo the Market, Jobs number show continued recovery, Goldman earnings, Tech regulation talks, Some good econ data, Friday big day for data
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Markets Lower on stimulus doubts and back & forth, Goldman has a good quarter, BofA & Wells not so much
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Markets retreat after 4 day winning streak, JPM & Citi Kick of Earnings Season, Small business optimistic, Thursday & Friday big day for news, Stimulus talks ongoing
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Markets continue rally, stimulus talks going in right direction
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Market rally continues on hopes of stimulus, good econ data continues to come in, New strategy for IBM & Disney
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Trumps Tweets Rally Markets based on Stimulus hopes
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Trump Returns to White House, Markets flat after big rally, decent econ data, second wave of openings not Covid
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Trump on his way out of the Hospital, Beats Covid, Markets Rally, Good Economic news continues to come in
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The cryptocurrency market is an enigma to most. An exchange of digital currency, each powering blockchain technologies that have been heralded as the future for almost a decade.
Whether we believe in this blockchain foretelling is irrelevant. What is relevant is whether the cryptocurrency market is one to invest in now?
Our truth, as all truth is relative to perspective, is that the cryptocurrency market is more similar to the stock market than it is different. Therefore it boils down to an investors risk tolerance.
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Cryptocurrency Wild West
Sure, there are technical aspects that can make cryptocurrency investing confusing, fiddly, and even scary. Yet, when looking at it purely from an investment standpoint, the only difference is time. The stock market (and the companies within) have matured over time and therefore familiarity is common and laws are in place.
And this is the cryptocurrency market’s biggest issue today. It remains relatively new, explorative, and therefore has more pitfalls and uncertainty — for some at least.
Our best ‘for instance’ is that during the cryptocurrency market’s 2017 surge it was compared to the Wild West. For some, that statement was because it was the new gold rush, gaining 4000% in mere months. Whereas for others, they lost out, got trapped and stuck in wishy-washy rules and laws. Three-years later and people are still comparing it to the Wild West.
Investment Opportunity
In terms of investment, the values seen today in the crypto market are far more appealing than the super-inflated 2017 values. And if the blockchain technology future we’ve been promised does occur, today would be the time to do your due diligence on the cryptocurrency market.
Thus the reality of cryptocurrency market investing vs. stock market investing should be considered as such: They’re both risky, but cryptocurrency has greater risk, which in turn has more potential for bigger gains.
And the above is not us advocating for cryptocurrency investment. We’re cautious investors, so long-term stock portfolios and government bonds are the better investment in our opinion.
At the end of the day, no matter your investment choice, whether putting $1,000 or $100,000 into stocks or cryptocurrency, always research and do your due diligence. Know that the track record of a company or cryptocurrency is paramount.
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3 Cryptocurrencies Worth Investigating
We’ve not included Bitcoin as it is established, well-known, and is somehow in the debate as to whether it is an alternative to Gold. Ethereum (ETH): Gaining by about 3000% in 2017, ETH became the #2 crypto behind Bitcoin and is currently valued at around $350 per coin. Its popularity is driven by the fact the Ethereum platform lets developers create their own cryptocurrency, which in turn props ETH’s value up. Ripple (XRP): In terms of a blockchain future, some may consider it already here. The XRP cryptocurrency is part of a payment system used by JP Morgan, American Express, etc. With Ripple’s blockchain technology, international payments are more secure and even faster. And at $0.20 per coin right now, this crypto might be worth researching. Litecoin (LTC): Litecoin is an improved Bitcoin technology, with 4x faster transactions. As its value seems linked to the peaks and troughs of Bitcoin, its $44.50 per coin vs. Bitcoins $10,428 per coin value makes LTC an interesting research project for any budding investor.
There’s thousands of cryptocurrencies available. Some, like Ripple look to have a good future, where as others could be short-lived. So remember, always do your due diligence.
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Markets yo-yo on stimulus; Strong manufacturing survey data; Housing boom leads to construction boom.
Looking for some stocks to watch this October 2020? You’ve come to the right place. Here are five juicy picks perfect for you to do due diligence on.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Our five picks are purely to help you discover new stocks so that you can research.
- Stocks To Watch This October: LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc. (LOGC)
HEADLINE: The company proposed a public offering of an undisclosed amount of common stock on September 30, 2020. Share prices then dropped during the pre-market session.
LATEST TRADING: Between September 30, 2020, and pre-market trading on October 1, 2020, LOGC shares dipped in value from $9.59 to $7. That’s a fall of 22.9%. During the five days before Sept 30, LOGC climbed from $7.33 to $9.40. During its Q2 earnings LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc. reported revenue of $965-thousand and earnings per share at a loss of $0.35, $0.13 better-than-the-estimate. The company’s Q3 earnings are to be announced on November 10, 2020.
Technical Analysis for LOGC by TradingView
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2. Selecta Biosciences, Inc. (SELB)
HEADLINE: Selecta Biosciences, Inc. revealed at the end of September that their Phase 2 trial of COMPARE failed to deliver on its promise. This news sent share prices into free fall.
LATEST TRADING: Between September 30, 2020, and pre-market trading on October 1, 2020, SELB shares dipped in value from $2.60 to $1.35. That’s a fall of 45.6%. During the five days before Sept 30, SELB climbed from $2.33 to a peak of $2.57. During its Q2 earnings Selecta Biosciences, Inc. reported revenue of $0, $18.75-million below the estimate. Earnings per share were reported at a loss of $0.25, $0.24 worse-than-the-estimate. The company’s Q3 earnings are to be announced on November 6, 2020.
Technical Analysis for SELB by TradingView3. Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)
HEADLINE: Constellation Brands, Inc. are expected to announce Q2 earnings October 1, 2020 before the bell.
LATEST TRADING: During trading on September 30, 2020, STZ shares gained 1.1%. Rising from $187.53 to $189.51. During the five days before Sept 30, STZ climbed from $183.03 to a peak of $189.97. During its Q1 earnings Constellation Brands, Inc. reported revenue of $1.96-billion, $7-million below the estimate. Earnings per share were reported at $2.30 each, $0.20 better-than-the-estimate. Estimates say that Q2 earnings have revenue at $2.19-billion and earnings per share at $2.50 each.
Technical Analysis for STZ by TradingView
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- ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG)
HEADLINE: ConAgra Foods, Inc. are expected to announce Q1 earnings October 1, 2020 before the bell.
LATEST TRADING: During pre-market trading on October 1, 2020, CAG shares dipped 0.1%. Falling from $35.76 to $35.70. During the five days before October 1, CAG climbed from $33.93 to a peak of $35.84. During its Q4 earnings ConAgra Foods, Inc. reported revenue of $3.29-billion, $178-million above-the-estimate. Earnings per share were reported at $0.75 each, $0.09 better-than-the-estimate. Estimates say that Q1 earnings will have revenue at $2.61-billion and earnings per share at $0.57 each.
Technical Analysis for CAG by TradingView5. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
HEADLINE: PepsiCo, Inc. announced Q3 earnings today before the opening bell and beat-the-estimates.
LATEST TRADING: Q3 revenue was reported at $18.09-billion, $861-million above-the-estimate. Earnings per share were reported at $1.66 each, $0.17 above-the-estimate. During pre-market trading on October 1, 2020, PEP shares jumped 0.4%. Climbing from $138.25 to $139.10. During the five days before October 1, PEP climbed from $131.28 to a peak of $139.23. PepsiCo, Inc. will report Q4 earnings on February 11, 2021.
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Welcome to the complete guide to the 2020 stock market holidays. Including NYSE, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets.
Whether you want to know if “the stock market is open on Thanksgiving?” or “the time after-hours trading ends?” — We’ve got you covered. Just swipe down and find your answer.
This guide is updated weekly, keeping the nearest Stock Market Holidays fresh at at the top.
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Is the stock market open on Columbus Day?
On Monday, October 12, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be open. Yet, the Bond Markets will be closed.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be open. Yet, the Bond Markets will be closed.
Is the stock market open on Thanksgiving?
No. On Thursday, November 26, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets will be fully closed.
Is the stock market open the day after Thanksgiving?
Yes. On Friday, November 27, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets are open but close early. NYSE and Nasdaq close at 1 p.m., while Bond Markets close at 2 p.m.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
Yes. On Thursday, December 24, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets are open but close early. NYSE and Nasdaq close at 1 p.m., while Bond Markets close at 2 p.m.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Day?
No. On Friday, December 25, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets will be fully closed.
Is the stock market open on New Years Eve?
Yes. On Thursday, December 31, 2020, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets are open. With NYSE and Nasdaq fully open. However, the Bond Markets close early at 2 p.m.
Is the stock market open on New Years Day?
No. On Friday, January 1, 2021, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and Bond Markets will be fully closed.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. day 2021?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day day is on January 18 in 2021 and U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq return to normal trading hours from Tuesday, January 19.
Stock and Bond Market HoursWhat are the main stock market trading hours for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq?
Monday to Friday, the main trading hours run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both offer pre-market and after-hours trading. Ranging from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m to 8 p.m. respectively.
What are the main bond market hours?
The NYSE has two main bond auctions. An Opening auction at 4 a.m., and a Core auction at 8 a.m. After each auction, orders not executed become eligible for trading between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
When do stock markets close early?
The NYSE and Nasdaq close early, at 1 p.m. the day before or after major stock market holidays.
Major holidays include; New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
There are two exceptions. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the early closure will happen the Friday before. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the early closure will happen on the Monday after.
When do bond markets close early?
Bond markets close early, at 2 p.m. the day before or after a major bond market holiday.
Major holidays include; New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Bond markets also close early the day before these holidays; Good Friday, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Plus, on these holidays; Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
There are two exceptions. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the early closure will happen the Friday before. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the early closure will happen on the Monday after.
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Blowout consumer confidence number today; Presidential debates, Disney layoffs; Regeneron anti-body looking promising.
You shouldn’t just jump into the stock market. If you’re on the fence, why not test yourself on one of the many stock market simulator games available on the net, iOS, and Android?
The pros of using a stock market simulator game: All the functions of the stock market, none of the risk. If taken seriously, an apps real world stocks, virtual budgets, and pro-instruments can become the ultimate stock trainer. Most stock market simulators are 100% free.
The cons of using a stock market simulator game: Gains in a simulator don’t reflect the fees you’ll encounter when trading. Unless you’re taking it seriously as a pre-cursor to investing, a stock simulation game won’t prepare you for trading. Doing well in a trading simulator can sometimes give investors a care-free attitude to real investing.
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Here’s our top 5 stock market simulator games:
1. Wall Street Survivor Put the comical product trailer to one side and know that this stock market app is a top-tier simulator. Uses real-world stock price tracking, a virtual pot of cash, and is playable in most web browsers. Includes tips, glossaries, and courses, each free or purchasable via virtual currency earned. Compete against other investors in established leagues or create your own and invite your own investor buddies. Watch the best investors playing and see what they’re trading for extra insight.
- Best Brokers: Stock Simulator – iOS / Android Best Brokers includes a variety of stock markets to invest in and even a specific section for cryptocurrencies. It includes a news feed, activity feed from other investors, a friends list, and a direct messaging feature. Other features include a series of stock trainer videos, and an FAQ covering high-level investment information. If you’re looking for a casual feeling app, Best Brokers has a user-friendly interface that’s perfect for beginners.
3. Stock Trainer: Virtual Trading – Android only If you can get past the aesthetics, Stock Trainer: Virtual Trading is one of the best apps for learning. You can pick different regions and markets, so you’re not locked to the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. Despite the aesthetic issues, it is mostly user-friendly, and amazing stock insights are always just a tap away. One of the best features is how the app combines stock news with stock value, and the opportunity to buy with virtual currency in one screen. This stock market simulator includes everything a budding investor needs. From top movers, suggested stocks, and portfolio overviews.
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4. BoneApps: Stock Exchange Game – Android only BoneApps is the one app on this list that’s more game than a virtual stock market simulator. Instead of just reflecting values, BoneApps simulates world events, impacting stock value, and giving great insight into how the market might react based on real scenarios. One way you could use the app is by putting your real-world stock picks to the test. Can they survive the apps scenarios and fluctuations? Are they strategically sound? Some of the other gamified features include a leveling system. Plus no registration is needed.
- Investing Game: Forex 4 Beginners – iOS / Android This app offers the stock market, Forex market, and cryptocurrency simulation. Forex stands for the ‘Foreign Exchange Market” and is the global market for trading currencies. The market allows traders to gamble for and against currency value comparisons. This Forex 4 Beginners simulation offers a super-minimal interface and a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know. Without being wordy or over-complicated. The app uses real-world market information in its simulation and continuously offers tips about how to buy, sell, and manage assets.
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Markets roar higher due to options trading in the back ground, potential for more stimulus, good to see the green again.
This is how the 11 stock market sectors are doing in 2020 compared against 2019 (% as of September 28, 2020):
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Energy, -48.56% Companies in the energy sector explore, produce, refine, and market fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal. Every company associated with the above, whether selling equipment to explore natural gas or refine oil, is also considered part of the energy sector. For example, companies include Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), Kinder Morgan (KMI), and Halliburton Co. (HAL)
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Financials, -15.59% Companies in the financial sector deal with money, whether that be banking, capital markets, consumer finance, financial services, insurance, mortgages, or thrifts. When the finance sector collapses, others usually follow. This is one reason why the government bailed out several banks during the 2008 financial crisis (and why they’ve done so several times in the past). For example, companies include Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Visa (V), and PayPal Holdings (PYPL).
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Real Estate, -11.42% Companies in the real estate sector include equity real estate investment trusts, and real estate management and development. One of the fastest-growing sectors in recent decades is real estate. With gains of around 97% since 2007. For example, companies include Redfin Corp. (RDFN), American Tower Corp. (AMT), and Simon Property Group (SPG).
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Utilities, -8.97% Companies in the utility sector include electric utilities, gas utilities, renewable electricity producers, and water utilities. This highly regulated sector means the government keeps profit in check. Ensuring massive monopolies don’t charge ridiculous amounts for provinces that aren’t near water or power-plants. For example, companies include NextEra Energy (NEE), Duke Energy (DUK), and Exelon Corp. (EXC).
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Industrials, -0.69% Companies in the industrial sector include aerospace, defense, air freight, airlines, building products, commercial services, construction, engineering, industrial conglomerates, machinery, marine industries, road, rail, and transportation infrastructure. The industrial sector includes many iconic blue-chip U.S. companies and an ideal place to do due diligence for long-term stock investments. For example, companies include Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), General Electric Co. (GE), and Caterpillar (CAT).
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Consumer Staples, +4.07% Companies in the consumer staples sector include beverages, food retail, food products, household products, personal products, and tobacco. Due to the fact people always need products like toilet paper, soap, shampoo, etc., companies classed as offering consumer staples can make good long-term investments. That’s if they’re a popular and trusted brand or premises. So always do your due diligence. For example, companies include Coca-Cola Co. (KO), Procter & Gamble Co. (PG), and Walmart (WMT)
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Materials, +8.63% Companies in the materials sector include chemicals, construction, containers, packaging, metals, mining, and forest products (paper). If the company turns raw materials into useful components, whether processed or natural, it is likely part of the materials’ stock market sector. For example, companies include Vale S.A. (VALE), Ecolab (ECL), and Rio Tinto (RIO).
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Health Care, +14.45% Companies in the health care sector include biotechnology, equipment, supplies, providers, technology, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. Health care falls into two categories, the application of services, technology, and medicine, or the creation of services, technology, and medicine. Like a few other sectors, health care is growing faster than the national economy. For example, companies include Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Pfizer (PFE).
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Communication services, +14.73% Companies in the communication services sector include telecommunications, entertainment, interactive media, media, and wireless telecommunications. This sector is defined as media companies that also facilitate communication. It had to be defined as such as major companies that offered communication unified to provide internet, TV, mobile, and now even develop content for platforms. For example, companies include Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Walt Disney Co. (DIS), and Verizon Communications (VZ).
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Consumer Discretionary, +26.02% Companies in the consumer discretionary sector include communication equipment, electronic equipment, components, IT services, semiconductors, software, technology hardware, including storage and peripherals. Also known as the consumer cyclical sector, it encompasses everything that isn’t a day-to-day consumer necessity. For example, companies include Carnival Corp. (CCL), Grubhub (GRUB), and Lululemon Athletica (LULU).
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Information Technology, +43.32% Companies in the information technology sector include automobile components and services, distributors, consumer services, hotels, restaurants, leisure, household durables, internet marketing, direct marketing, multiline and specialty retail, plus textiles, apparel, and luxury goods. Geographically dominated by Silicon Valley, the information technology sector is the #1 stock market sector so far this century. For example, companies include Apple (AAPL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and Intel Corp. (INTC).
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Markets rally, tech leads, big news next week.
Let us get one thing straight, buying collectibles is as risky, if not more so than buying stock. The big difference is that it’s far easier to love your big box of sealed Star Wars figures from the 80s than it is AMZN stock. Even if one has helped you escape the noose of a mortgage.
The big issue with collectibles is that, what you buy now needs time to mature. Yet, unlike bonds that give you profit over time and a guaranteed return-on-investment at the end, a collectible that costs hundreds now might be worth pennies in 10-years. And even less in 30-years.
However, putting all that negativity to one side, buying collectibles remains an interesting investment alternative simply because you don’t know what will increase in value and by how much. It’s like gambling in stocks, with one difference, you get to physically hold an item once you’ve splashed the cash.
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So here’s 5 investment alternatives that have stood the test of time so far… Yet be warned, this is not financial advice. So always do your due diligence.
5. Childhood Toys
Toys from the 80s have been hot for a while. The reason: 30-somethings with disposable income. Hot toys to watch from the 80s include Micro Machines and Transformers. These can range from $10 to $300. In 2015, a Boba Fett bounty hunter figure from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back sold at auction for more than $27,000.
4. Vinyl Records
The price of first pressings has been rising for a while. As an avid collector, I can testify that some records have ridiculously increased in value. For example, the pressing I’ve been tracking for Eddie Hazel’s ‘Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs‘ has gone from $50 to $370 in one year. Obviously, not all vinyl records have moonshot in value but in-demand pressings get rarer each day. So as they are snapped up by collectors, it leaves those for sale going only one way in value. Upwards.
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3. Modern-Day Pop-Culture Memorabilia
If old-school vinyl isn’t your thing, why not start collecting hard-to-find pop-culture memorabilia? For instance, a setlist written by Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain sold for nearly $9,000 at auction in 2015. Another example is that a signed With The Beatles album sold for over $36,000. If music isn’t your thing, why not look at movie memorabilia? The key is to identify what fans will remember in 20-years time. A good example of this is the Sach Baron Cohen Borat suit which sold for over $5,000 and will likely be worth much more in the future.
2. Vintage Watches
One of the new crazes amongst tech millionaires and big-earners is collecting vintage watches. Brands like Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe are hot commodities. For example, in 2017 a 1982 Rolex Submariner was $13,000, it is now $23,000 and above. Vintage watches have even been called a “quintessential blue chip” investment by one collector.
1 Vintage Fashion
Like watches, vintage fashion, including handbags, purses, shoes, and accessories are top billing amongst collectors. Items from brands including Mary Quant, Biba, and Hermès are only increasing in value. Plus, anything that’s from the 40s to 60s and era-defining is in demand right now. It’s not just vintage however, era-defining modern fashion can set outrageous prices. For example, a Hermès Birkin made in 2014 was sold at auction for $200,000.
With each of the five above collectibles, it is easy to fall in love with what you’re buying. Just remember, if you’re buying as an investment, it is no safer than buying a stock. Plus, if you truly fall in love with it, the likelihood of ever selling it super-low.
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Life’s complicated enough, so throwing TD Ameritrade’s industry-leading tools and super-professional jargon on top doesn’t help matters. Instead, we prefer our trading chops gnaw on super-simple financial apps that don’t turn a one-hour stock-romp into 10-hours of mind-bending information overload.
See what we mean?
That first paragraph is stuffed with words, when we could have said: “we prefer our financial apps lite.”
And now it’s time for the list.
1. Robinhood
Robinhood steals from the rich and gives to the poor. And using this app makes that process simple. Zero trading commissions. Yummy. The app makes trading stocks, ETFs, Options, and Crypto so simple, no instructions are needed. What puts this financial app #1 is its no-fuss interface. It has all the features and info you need, but it keeps trade screens focused. Within minutes you can be trading. This is a double-edged sword. Convenience is great, but before investing always do your due diligence.
2. Invstr
Download Invstr and take a virtual $1-million and play at being a stock market mogul. What’s most amazing is that you can reach out to other Invstr players and news feeds for stock insights. Plus, you can help manage a $200-billion virtual portfolio. Invstr might be a game, but it is one of the best ways to gain insight before committing one dime. It does include some real-life investment opportunities. Yet, spending a month in Invstr might just help you decide what kind of investments are for you.
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3. Acorns
For many, Acorns is #1 because it lets you invest as you spend. What most people like is the fact once it is set up, you can literally ignore it until you want to see how much you’ve invested. The way it works is simple, you hook up your bank cards and as you use them to buy items, what you spend is rounded up. For example, if you spent £27.95 at the store, Acorns will round it up to $30 and put the difference into an investment type you agree to when setting up the financial app. The base investment account costs $1-monthly, and you can upgrade to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for $1-more monthly. For another $1-more monthly you can even get a checking account and debit card specifically from Acorns. If you’re specifically investing for retirement, the $2-monthly fee and the Acorns Later IRA is hard to beat.
4. Betterment
Does the thought of a cheap professionally managed portfolio appeal to you? Then Betterment might be for you. Yet, if you’re terrified of AI then look away now. Betterment is a financial app where your investment is in the hands of a robo-adviser. What this robo-adviser does is take your investment goals and your risk tolerance, and then puts your capital to use in professionally managed portfolios. The best part of Betterment is that you can literally set it up and watch it go. Just adding whatever money you can, when you can. There are some fees, however. The first is a management fee of 0.25-percent. Which means for every $1,000 you invest, you’re paying $2.50 in fees. Plus, there are specific fees based on the ETF’s Betterment invests in.
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5. Stockpile
If like me, you can’t always afford those huge behemoth stocks but want a slice of the pie? Then Stockpile offers an intriguing option. In this financial app, you can buy fractional shares. What this means is that if the stock costs $1,000, but you only have $100 – you can still get a piece of the action. What’s even better is that there is no monthly fee for this (yet they do charge $0.99 per trade). Another great feature about Stockpile is that you can send gift cards that can be spent on a stock you have approved. This is the perfect way to get youngsters into the market.
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The Top Earning U.S. Instagram Celebrities
For comparison to the TikTok rich list, we thought we’d add how much it would cost to get someone on the Instagram rich list to post for your brand. Dwayne Johnson – 187-million followers, and it would cost $1,015,000 to have the actor post for your brand. Kylie Jenner – 181-million followers, and it would cost $986,000 for a post. Kim Kardashian – 175-million followers and it would cost $858,000 for a post. Ariana Grande – 191-million followers, $853,000 per post. Selena Gomez – 180-million followers, $848,000 per post. Beyonce Knowles – 147-million followers, $770,000 per post. Justin Bieber – 139-million followers, $747,000 per post. Taylor Swift – 135-million followers, $722,000 per post. Jennifer Lopez – 124-million followers, $663,000 per post. Nicki Minaj – 116-million followers, $625,000 per post.
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Futures vs options boils down to two different trading scenarios: Options grant you, the trader, a choice in whether to buy or sell a specific share, at a specific price, for the duration of a contract, with a specific stockholder. Futures take away your option. Once you enter the contract, whether it is to buy or sell, the agreed-upon shares must be transacted by a specific date.
Simply put, both scenarios are trading, which is riskier than straight-forward investing in shares or bonds.
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Markets recover; Goldman Sachs says hedge funds bought the dip; Great Jobs data; Telsa back, yet still far away from highs. Day trading: buy and sell positions in stock over the course of a single day. Short selling: to short a stock and buy shares simultaneously, chasing the profit margin between. Margin trading: to take a broker-loan to buy shares, paying interest back on the loan over time. Position trading: like a buy-and-hold strategy, just over weeks rather than years.
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Investing is risky and picking stocks is right at the top of the spectrum of risk. These five keep it simple stupid tips focus on what you should do when wanting to scratch that investor itch.
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Good economic news continues as Redbok same store sales shine; Homes sales are at a record pace; Exxon, Raytheon, and Pfizer leaving the Dow Jones Industrial Average as Salesfoce, Amgen, and Honeywell added; Palantir files to go public.
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Trump, FDA, & HHS emergency news conference for COVID-10 therapeutic pushes stocks higher; Apple catches an upgrade and is now a $500 dollar stock; TikTok sues the US Government.
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PMI is coming in far above expectations and reaffirming that the economy starting to takeoff in June and July; Existing home sales increased by 25% in July, the strongest monthly gain going back to 1968; Tesla and Apple hit all-time highs showing us really good prospects for really big companies.
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Weekly jobless claims rise; Uber & Lyft continue to battle the state of Calfironia over their new gig economy law; Tesla roars as the stock goes above $2000 per share.
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A remarkable quarter for Target with $23 billion in revenue; People are fixing up their homes as wallets shifts from vacation to home improvement and Lowe's Q2 earnings reflect that; in 2018, Apple became a $1 trillion dollar company and now just two years later they're a $2 trillion dollar company, and now the company has nearly 900 million upgrade eligible phones for the 5G super cycle.
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New home construction is on fire as reflected by a new report that we have matched the record high levels from back in 1998; Home Depot and Lowe's are scheduled to announce earnings on Tuesday and we'll see if they as strong as new home constructions; Retail bellwethers Target and Wal-Mart coming later this week.
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U.S. retail sales slow in July as obstacles mount for nascent economic recovery; U.S. consumer sentiment holds steady in early July; U.S. manufacturing output rises strongly in July, but still below pre-pandemic levels.
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The job market is heading in the right direction as continuing claims continue to decrease; California's AB5 (gig economy) law gets a boost from a judge which may result in Lyft and Uber exiting the state; AMC is set to offer 1920 pricing for movies in 2020.
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Tesla annouces five-for-one split that goes into effect August 31, 2020; Apple has a planned stock split on August 24th which will be their seventh; Media titan Sumner Redstone has died and a fighter throughout this career.
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