In short, it’s impossible to know where the stock market is headed next. And if anyone tells you where the marketisheaded, they are probably trying to sell you something. (And they are probably wrong!) While you might hate the idea that you have no idea what stocks will do next, th...
Understanding what will happen to markets when QE ends requires to decide about which of the two scenarios above is more likely. I personally see the first scenario more likely than the second one. I do not see a policy reversal in the near future but I do see the end of QE as good ...
One of the things I find most interesting about the prospect of the next recession is the question of the Fed’s policy toolkit when it finally does happen. Will we go into the next recession with loose monetary policies still in place? Either way, the experts are highly unlikely to provid...
both gold and the stock market serve distinct functions. Instead of choosing one over the other, maintaining a diversified portfolio and adopting a long-term outlook will enable you to navigate its ups and downs with ease – remember the goal here should not be trying to predict but prepare ...
This question is on all market participants’ minds. Attention is now centered on whether the process will begin, as some FOMC participants have suggested, as early as the September FOMC meeting. Indeed, it seems highly unusual that, in the first week of August and in the wake of the contr...
Having cash on hand when the market corrects is the key to protecting your portfolio because sometimes the market will stink and there is nothing to do but just sit in cash. “In fact, one of the chief reasons that I outperformed pretty much every manager in the business during my 14-yea...
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2. Assume or substitute your stock options In a stock-for-stock acquisition, the acquiring company could also assume the value of your vested options or substitute them with their own stock. Substitution is more common as the acquirer will only assume equity compensation if they plan to keep ...
For example, if an investor is holding 200 shares of ABC Inc. originally purchased through a failed stock broker, SIPC will work to replace or restore the same number of shares to the investor. However, if the stock price plummets during the time the stock broker goes bust to the time t...
No. Privately-held companies such as LLCs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships don't have to release their earnings or other financial statements to the public. The Bottom Line The SEC reporting requirements effectively rule the calendar year of the stock market. Company quarterly reports are ...