Key Takeaways Investing in an initial public offering can sometimes yield high returns, but it also has risk Consider the size of an offering and whether there is high demand Keep in mind that not all brokers can access shares of an IPO Stock markets with positive momentum can bring on initial public offerings (IPOs) […]

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Key Takeaways An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offers the opportunity to buy your company’s stock, often at a discount Consider the unique aspects of your ESPP before you participate in the plan When in doubt, seek advice from qualified financial and tax advisors to help you make informed decisions about your ESPP When it […]

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Investing in a stock means purchasing partial ownership of a corporation. The exact portion of ownership depends on the corporation’s size and the total number of stock shares issued. So if you own 100 shares, and the company has issued 10,000 shares, you own 1% of the company. As a shareholder and partial owner, you […]

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Key Takeaways A stock market correction is traditionally defined as a decline of 10% or more from a recent price peak Corrections can be triggered by concern over earnings, geopolitical events, and other factors Investors can aim to prepare for inevitable corrections by diversifying their portfolios and taking other steps Stock market corrections happen—it’s a […]

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Key Takeaways After the slowest quarter in three years, the IPO market is on track for more activity in Q2 Lyft shares struggled after the company’s IPO, while Levi saw some momentum Uber plans what’s likely to be the largest IPO of the year—and among the largest of all time The market for initial public […]

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Key Takeaways Cannabis sector liquidity and management credibility seem to be on the rise Canadian cannabis stocks may have lower regulatory risk because of federal marijuana legalization Cannabis ETFs can potentially reduce some risks, but investors still need to do their homework Although the legal marijuana industry is still very much an emerging niche for […]

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Key Takeaways Owning pot company shares can jeopardize federal security clearance Federal guidance for enforcement of marijuana law has shifted Companies that grow, distribute marijuana in the U.S. can’t list on major U.S. exchanges Though the cannabis sector has matured in recent years, navigating the still murky legal environment surrounding marijuana stocks might be enough […]

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Key Takeaways After its May 2 IPO, shares of Beyond Meat (BYND) surged Plant-based meats have seen a growing market share over the last year Be cautious when evaluating stock price valuation in newly-public companies Beyond Meat (BYND), a vegan “meat” company, had a wildly successful initial public offering (IPO) on May 2, and the […]

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Key Takeaways Summer seasonal travel trends include increases in miles traveled by car, plane, train, and ship Americans spent nearly $7 billion in 2018 on July 4 cookouts Consumers have also increased spending on fireworks in recent years What many call the most American of holidays—Independence Day—is a big one for recreational spending. July 4 […]

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