MercadoLibre (MELI) is currently priced around $363 after opening the year just under $300. MercadoLibre’s stock sells for about 115 times its current cash profits. This is quite the lofty price considering the company’s earnings will grow at about a 25 percent clip across the next half-decade. If you are a strict value investor, MercadoLibre … Continue reading “Why Investors Should Wait for MercadoLibre’s Price to Drop”

Founded in 1989, Children’s Place (PLCE), is a specialty retailer of apparel and accessories. The company’s creations are designed for babies and children. A single share of Children’s Place stock sells for $92 and change. Rewind back to November of 2018, and Children’s Place was trading at $157. Today, the stock presents a valuable opportunity … Continue reading “Children’s Place Becomes a Buy as Rivals Struggle”

The last couple of weeks, we wrote about how the vast majority of American workers live on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis. In fact, studies say about 80 percent of workers live based on their regular paychecks, and this doesn’t discriminate based on gender or salary. This specifically came to light over the course of January, when … Continue reading “The Financial Lessons We All Learned from the Government Shutdown”

If you’re serious about growing your wealth, then it could be in your best interest to work with a financial planner. Financial planners are advisors that personally work with clients to develop savings and investment strategies to help them meet their goals, both short-term and long-term. They can help develop savings strategies for people eyeing … Continue reading “The Best Way to Find a Financial Planner That Won’t Rob You”

When Apple finally broke the $1,000 limit on mainstream smartphones, it was considered an incredibly bold move. And though many have followed suit, the increase in price appears to have marked some tumultuous times for the tech company. iPhone sales have been steadily falling, the cost of manufacturing is increasing, and Apple stock is responding … Continue reading “Apple Continues to Struggle After Introduction of $1,000+ Phone”

It’s a number that’s been floated around: the economy reportedly lost $11 billion during the longest shutdown in history. And while it’s true that there has been a significant economic impact, it may not necessarily be as bad as it seems. During the shutdown, $11 billion in economic spending did not occur. That’s a huge … Continue reading “Explaining the Government Shutdown’s $11 Billion Impact on the Economy”

In a recent piece, we wrote about how studies show that nearly 80 percent of all American workers live on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis. That’s about four out of every five workers, and what’s more is that this reality doesn’t discriminate based on age, gender or how much you earn. Now, every worker is likely to … Continue reading “How to Get Through Tough Times Without Killing Your Credit”

Tilray (TLRY) is currently priced at $77 a share after reaching $104 and change earlier this month. Part of the reason why the stock has taken a beating across the past three weeks is the fact that insiders were finally permitted to sell their shares following the IPO’s lockup period. A considerable number of company … Continue reading “This Marijuana Producer Just Took a BEATING in the Market”

George Clooney has a net worth of $500 million. Tiger Woods is valued at around $800 million. Author J.K. Rowling, $1 billion. Oprah Winfrey is worth about $3.2 billion. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ net worth is about $140 billion. You’ve likely heard the term “net worth” thrown around when it comes to celebrities and the … Continue reading “This is How You Can Calculate Your Net Worth”

While the United States seems to be struggling for economic direction, China isn’t slowing down. In 2019, China is going to be overtaking the United States as the largest retail market in the world. This could have some substantial consequences, not just for the US but for the rest of the globe. Investors and business … Continue reading “China is Set to Overtake the United States as the Biggest Retail Market”

It’s an unintended consequence of the government shutdown: new filings for IPOs are expiring. Investors may be disappointed to find out that the IPO they were considering isn’t going to be offered on time, including the contentious Uber and its spiritual sibling Lyft. But what does that mean for the eager IPO investor? And when … Continue reading “Uber, Lyft, and Other IPOs Delayed by Government Shutdown”

Video game accessory maker Turtle Beach (NYSE: HEAR), headquartered in San Diego, saw its stock climb by about 10 percent — prompting investors of all stripes to take a closer look and it’s potential down the line. They are correct to do so. Let’s explore why that is. The recent uptick in Turtle Beach’s stock … Continue reading “Investors Must Consider Turtle Beach Next”

World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE), formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation is on the verge of its best year ever. WWE has a slew of new TV contracts and a revitalized XFL football league waiting in the wings. WWE’s TV deals are extremely valuable, helping propel company revenue in excess of $655 million across … Continue reading “The WWE Just Became an Even Better Buy for Investors”

As Netflix raises its streaming prices yet again, many consumers are starting to notice a troubling trend: streaming services are going the way of cable television. Yet this may not be true moving forward, as competition is about to heat up regarding the streaming services that are available. The future of streaming may very well … Continue reading “Competition Rises Among the Big Streaming Services”

To the surprise of many, Sears may not be entirely dead yet. Sears has had an incredibly volatile year, with a sequence of difficult decisions, a number of stores closing, and a declaration of bankruptcy. However, a new agreement with Eddie Lampert may save the store — leaving many to question whether there is a … Continue reading “Sears May Rebound from Certain Destruction”

As you may recall, the housing market was on fire for most of 2018. Inventory was low, prices were high, and it was truly a “seller’s market.” Many factors were responsible for this trend, and low interest rates is arguably the most significant one that prompted buyers to seek a new home. Then, around June, … Continue reading “The Housing Market in 2019: A Buyer’s Market?”

Autodesk (ADSK) is currently priced at $135 per share. The stock dipped about 10 percent this past December in unison with the rest of the market. Autodesk jumped right back, gaining nearly 8 percent through the start of the new year. Investors willing to tolerate volatility should consider adding Autodesk to their portfolio. Here’s why. … Continue reading “Autodesk Bounces Back After Steep December Drop”