Stocks

“BlackRock raises dividend by 14%, with first new payout in March”

“BlackRock Inc. BLK, -0.90% said Thursday that it will raise its dividend by 14%. The investment management’s new quarterly dividend of $4.13 a share, up from $3.63 a share, will be payable March 23 to shareholders of record on March 5. The stock… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Jobless claims: Another 965,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week”

“The U.S. Department of Labor released its weekly report on new jobless claims Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. Here were the main results in the report, compared to consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg: Initial jobless claims, week ended Jan.… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks Leading the New Wave”

“C3.ai, Inc. (AI)… The bear-bull mix on AI is clear from the reviews on record for C3. The company has received 10 ratings, breaking down to 4 Buy, 4 Hold, and 2 Sell, making the analyst consensus a Hold. Meanwhile, the… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

“Americans racked up $1,300 in holiday debt on average: How to get back on track in the new year”

“Use cash, not credit… Pick a debt repayment strategy…Consolidate balances…Make a post-holiday budget…” https://grow.acorns.com/2020-holiday-debt/ Those are the 4 tips. The link goes into further detail. Click the link if you want to know more. I have something important I want… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 Big Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 7%; Raymond James Says ‘Buy’”

“New Residential Investment (NRZ)… It’s not often that the analysts all agree on a stock, so when it does happen, take note. NRZ’s Strong Buy consensus rating is based on a unanimous 8 Buys. The stock’s $11.36 average price target… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 “Strong Buy” Stocks That Could Reach New Highs”

“Turning Point Brands (TPB)… Overall, the Strong Buy consensus rating on Turning Points Brands is unanimous, standing on 5 Buy-side reviews. The stock is selling for $42.60, and its $46.46 average price target implies ~9% upside from current levels… Gladstone Lands… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 Monster Growth Stocks That Could Reach New Highs”

“Sunnova Energy International (NOVA) … Are other analysts in agreement? They are. Only Buy ratings, 10 to be exact, have been issued in the last three months. Therefore, the message is clear: NOVA is a Strong Buy. Given the $33.70 average… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“U.S. new home sales rise to near 14-year high”

“Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased to their highest level in nearly 14 years in August… The Commerce Department said on Thursday new home sales rose 4.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.011 million units last month,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Papa John’s agrees to open 49 new sites as sales surge…”

“The company announced Thursday a deal in which franchisee HB Restaurant Group will open 49 new locations in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey by 2028. It’s one of Papa John’s biggest such deals in two decades. HB Restaurant Group currently… Continue Reading…

Business

“As Tesla surges 600% off its 2020 low, meet the next electric car newcomer going public”

“Electric vehicle companies are enjoying an incredible moment in 2020, spearheaded by Tesla (TSLA), which saw shares surge 600% from their March lows, and Chinese rival Nio (NIO), also enjoying a similar 700% pop. Investors also battled over shares in… Continue Reading…