While Mexico and Canada have been waiting, the first trade deal of the Trump presidency has been worked out in South Korea. On Tuesday, the United States – South Korea trade agreement first established in 2012 was officially revised. The negotiations for this deal took a few months, and some economists have stated that the … Continue reading “What Exactly is in the New U.S.-South Korea Trade Agreement?”

Redwood City-based Codexis (NASDAQ: CDXS) is currently priced around $11.15 per share, but this could radically change in the near future. If you are like most investors, you have not heard of Codexis. This small biotech company has become a trailblazer in enzyme engineering in a relatively short period of time. The company’s platform is … Continue reading “This Biotech Firm May Be Worth Your Investment”

Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) owns or operates nearly 40,000 miles of pipes across the continent. These pipelines extend to 180 terminals. Currently priced at $15.32, Kinder Morgan has traded in a 52-week range of $14.82 to $21.92. The company has underwhelmed across the past year, providing a paltry return on equity. KMI’s performance has been … Continue reading “Is Kinder Morgan Worth Investing In?”

Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN), a biotech superstar, has been in the news lately — and for good reason. Investors flocked to Geron in anticipation of its upcoming earnings announcement. The influx of money sent Geron’s stock soaring more than 10 percent in a single day earlier this week. All in all, the company’s stock has … Continue reading “Is Geron Corp’s Stock Worth Your Money?”

For all of the good things that technology has helped facilitate, we can all agree that one of the most detrimental things about technological advances is the threat of a cyber attack. And while any cyber attack is a bad thing, having your financial information hacked is among the worst types of confidential data that … Continue reading “Mobile Banking: How Safe is it, Really?”

According to a report from CNBC, the average credit card debt has reached a record high of $6,375 — up 3 percent from last year. The average household with credit cards is estimated to owe close to $17,000 in debt. The total amount of credit card debt in 2017 totaled over $1 trillion. In a … Continue reading “Average Credit Card Debt is at a Record High – What’s Your Payoff Plan?”

CNN reports that it’s “all but certain” that the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates this week. Raising rates faster than planned is a solid indication that the economy is headed in the right direction, but it nevertheless could have some significant side effects for the stock market. Let’s take a look at what this … Continue reading “The Fed’s Rates May Be Rising Faster Than We Thought”

By the time Toys R Us filed for liquidation — putting approximately 30,000 employees out of work — it was no longer much of a surprise. Toys R Us had already filed for bankruptcy six months prior, and though the toy store giant had optimistic plans about turning itself around, many were skeptical. The closure … Continue reading “How Did Toys R Us Fail? Lessons for Investors and Entrepreneurs”

Will a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports help the American steel and aluminum industries? President Donald Trump said he thinks they will. Consequently, he imposed these tariffs on most foreign nations on March 8, a decision that takes effect on March 23 and will exempt Canada … Continue reading “A Recent History Of American Tariffs: Why They Have Succeeded Or Failed”

Earlier in March, millions of women celebrated “International Women’s Day” — a largely politicized demonstration wherein participants typically lament over wealth disparities between the two genders. However, one new report suggests things might not be so bad for the fairer sex. More and more money managers are interested in attracting and serving wealthy female clients. … Continue reading “Report: Women are Wealthier Than Ever Before”

A few days ago, Google announced its decision to ban any ads related to cryptocurrency on its network. The International Monetary Fund also announced its decision to do the same, recommending an international crackdown on the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for the purpose of money-laundering. After these announcements, the value of Bitcoin began … Continue reading “What are the Real Pros and Cons for Bitcoin?”

The world of cryptocurrency is always full of surprises, and you never know what awaits you when you wake up every morning. Happenings in this sector can be likened to a ride on a bumpy rollercoaster, where one minute you are on top of your game and abruptly hit rock bottom in the next few … Continue reading “Bitcoin Price Drops By 10% As Hackers Exploit Binance’s API Keys”

Steel is what we use to make this country — literally. It’s used to make things as small as cans for food, paint, drinks. It’s used to make cars, trains, and planes. It’s used to make the infrastructure of our buildings and bridges. It’s used to make the equipment that makes all these things, from … Continue reading “How Do Trump’s Tariffs Affect Your Savings?”

China has promised to issue a ‘justified and necessary response’ to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, expected to be imposed on steel and aluminum imports. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi implied that the tariffs will result in a harmful trade war, according to Reuters. He emphasized that in today’s globalized era, igniting a global … Continue reading “China Promises “Necessary Response” to New US tariffs.”

Amazon has recently teamed up with grocery store chain Whole Foods to provide same-day grocery delivery to customers throughout the local areas surrounding the stores. As the lives of consumers continue to become busier and busier, Amazon and other companies are finding ways to get them what they need delivered to their home at the … Continue reading “Sam’s Club Heating Up Competition With New Instacart, Same-Day Delivery”

Two of the world’s largest media conglomerates may end up duking it out over a potential game-changing acquisition. Sky is a telecommunications company that serves the United Kingdom and provides landline, broadband internet, and cellular phone service to both consumers and businesses alike. The company was founded in 1990, and through successful mergers, acquisitions, and … Continue reading “Fox and Disney May End Up Battling it Out With Comcast for Sky”

Short term investing can be very lucrative — but it can also be very risky. This type of investing requires different strategies then long term pursuits for several reasons. With long term investing, it makes sense to favor riskier investments that offer higher returns. If you are investing in the short term, you’ll want to … Continue reading “The Top 6 Short Term Investments”