https://www.investopedia.com Investopedia.com RSS Feeds en-US Copyright 1999-2019, Investopedia.com 2019-04-16T16:53:29+00:00 Investopedia.com RSS Generator 15 https://www.investopedia.com/thmb/pKOvUFgR2BlZhrKMMQu1jeVF4Ts=/88x31/investopedia-schema-logo-5be1eb7cc9e77c0051e71d5e.png https://www.investopedia.com 88 31 Learn exactly what the S&P 500 measures and why it's used by market participants as a tool to understand the broader stock market. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/040215/what-does-sp-500-index-measure-and-how-it-calculated.asp 2019-04-16T05:16:43+00:00 Netflix is set to report after the close on Tuesday, with the impact of Disney+ and subscriber growth numbers in the spotlight. https://www.investopedia.com/netflix-earnings-what-to-keep-an-eye-on-4684677 2019-04-16T01:28:12+00:00 Lucas Downey A look at whether Tax Day matters as market sentiment remains divided and investors hope for better consumer date from this week's earnings. https://www.investopedia.com/bank-reports-stumble-on-tax-day-4684669 2019-04-15T23:27:28+00:00 John Jagerson Investopedia commerce editorial guidelines and mission. https://www.investopedia.com/commerce-guidelines-and-mission-4588877 2019-04-15T18:47:00+00:00 About $180 million has been raised in 23 initial exchange offerings in recent months, according to crypto data tracker CoinSchedule.com. https://www.investopedia.com/how-crypto-coin-sales-are-rebounding-after-ico-bubble-collapse-4684625 2019-04-15T17:26:04+00:00 Shoshanna Delventhal Goldman Sachs shares moved lower on Monday morning after first quarter financial results failed to impress the market. https://www.investopedia.com/goldman-sachs-fails-to-break-out-after-mixed-earnings-4684628 2019-04-15T17:14:37+00:00 Justin Kuepper While stock prices are up, trading volumes have dropped, suggesting that investors have diminished confidence in the staying power of the rally. https://www.investopedia.com/trading-lowest-since-before-2018-plunge-sign-of-strong-skepticism-4684615 2019-04-15T16:21:25+00:00 Mark Kolakowski Aggressive IBM buying interest has lifted shares of the old-school tech giant more than 35% off December's multi-year low. https://www.investopedia.com/ibm-buyers-in-control-ahead-of-earnings-4684617 2019-04-15T16:05:24+00:00 Alan Farley Citigroup shares are struggling to clear resistance at the April high after a modestly positive earnings report. https://www.investopedia.com/citigroup-stock-testing-resistance-after-upbeat-quarter-4684614 2019-04-15T15:44:22+00:00 Alan Farley Californian utility stocks soared Friday, April 12, after the release of a wildfire report. 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Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs says that high dividend stocks should outperform the market. https://www.investopedia.com/8-dividend-rich-blue-chips-to-prosper-as-buyback-mania-fades-4684559 2019-04-15T11:09:33+00:00 Mark Kolakowski As stocks inch towards previous record highs, consumer confidence is beginning to fall at rates not seen since the financial crisis, threatening to disrupt the comeback. https://www.investopedia.com/why-u-s-consumers-hold-the-cards-to-the-bully-rally-4684591 2019-04-15T08:18:41+00:00 Matthew Johnston The covariance calculation shows how two stocks move together, which is useful when building a diversified investment portfolio. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/calculating-covariance.asp 2019-04-15T03:21:33+00:00 Staff Author Options are known for their flexibility, but they can be so much more. Learn about the predictive tools that can help you gauge the feelings of traders. https://www.investopedia.com/trading/forecasting-market-direction-with-put-call-ratios/ 2019-04-15T00:49:28+00:00 The United States only comes in third for the highest wealth per adult. These are the richest and poorest countries per capita in 2018. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/managing-wealth/112916/richest-and-poorest-countries-capita-2016.asp 2019-04-15T00:20:53+00:00 Learn about open interest, a concept used to confirm trends and trend reversals for futures and options contracts. https://www.investopedia.com/trading/intro-to-open-interest-in-futures-market/ 2019-04-14T23:58:20+00:00 Mary Hall Why do some currencies fluctuate while others are pegged, and why are currency exchange rates as they are? 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But is the business model sustainable or is it too good to be true? https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-moviepass-makes-or-doesnt-make-money/ 2019-04-14T23:27:41+00:00 Staff Author The yield on the 10-Year Treasury rose even though the Fed did not unwind its balance sheet for the week ending April 10. https://www.investopedia.com/treasury-yields-rose-last-week-with-fed-balance-stable-4684592 2019-04-14T23:26:21+00:00 Value ETFs can outperform the market if money managers choose stocks wisely. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/etfs/top-value-etfs/ 2019-04-14T23:24:24+00:00 Staff Author Learn how traders can use "the usual suspects" standard for trend trading when it comes to choosing indicators for commodities investing. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/102314/top-technical-indicators-commodities-investing.asp 2019-04-14T23:17:12+00:00 Prableen Bajpai Learn how to calculate the weights of the different costs of capital, as well as how this is used to determine the weighted average cost of capital. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/021615/how-do-you-calculate-proper-weights-different-costs-capital.asp 2019-04-14T22:07:17+00:00 Brian Beers If the past 18 government shutdowns are any indicator, the median market reaction is close to 0%. https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-shutdowns-dont-affect-market/ 2019-04-14T21:42:49+00:00 Staff Author Selling/writing a put is a strategy that investors can use to generate income or to buy stock at a reduced price. 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Here are three common forms: simple, weighted, and exponential. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/071414/whats-difference-between-moving-average-and-weighted-moving-average.asp 2019-04-14T00:18:36+00:00 JPMorgan stock soared on earnings while Wells Fargo dropped. The S&P 500 hit a new 2019 high as the VIX confirmed bullish sentiment. https://www.investopedia.com/earnings-season-starts-with-a-bullish-bang-4684546 2019-04-12T23:02:26+00:00 John Jagerson The leading wealth advisor and discount broker is rolling out a monthly subscription service, increasing the momentum of a widespread industry shift. https://www.investopedia.com/how-schwab-is-shaking-up-the-industry-by-charging-like-netflix-4684396 2019-04-12T21:37:26+00:00 Shoshanna Delventhal Wall Street opinions on Citi are mixed between bullishness and concerns about core business growth. Let's see what the charts say! https://www.investopedia.com/citigroup-reports-with-positive-reaction-priced-in-4684506 2019-04-12T18:38:27+00:00 Richard Suttmeier These stocks, neglected by Wall Street, have the potential to post significant gains according to Jefferies. https://www.investopedia.com/10-stocks-with-upside-as-bull-rally-gets-pricey-4684497 2019-04-12T17:37:51+00:00 Mark Kolakowski How to calculate depreciation for fixed assets with the straight line method, the sum of the year's digits method, and others using Microsoft Excel. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/032515/how-do-i-calculate-fixed-asset-depreciation-using-excel.asp 2019-04-12T17:10:12+00:00 The Coppock Curve momentum indicator can help you isolate buying opportunities and exit points. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/031814/using-coppock-curve-generate-stock-trade-signals.asp 2019-04-12T16:07:44+00:00 Home equity loans and HELOCs offer relatively low interest rates. 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Carey Share prices are driven by supply and demand and other market forces, but there are quantitative techniques used to predict or set a value on stocks. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/061615/how-companys-share-price-determined.asp 2019-04-11T23:33:04+00:00 The S&P 500 stalled near 2019 highs ahead of earnings season as companies that buy back shares and NASDAQ tech stocks continue to soar. https://www.investopedia.com/buybacks-and-tech-are-driving-the-2019-bull-market-4684484 2019-04-11T22:50:27+00:00 John Jagerson Even though fracking has the potential to provide more oil and gas to consumers, the process has long-lasting negative impacts on the environment. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/011915/what-are-effects-fracking-environment.asp 2019-04-11T21:39:49+00:00 Learn how a monthly investment of just $100 can help build a future nest egg using properly diversified stocks or stock mutual funds. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/110615/investing-100-month-stocks-20-years.asp 2019-04-11T21:31:26+00:00 Trading commodities can seem challenging to a novice trader but we break it down for you. 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Here's more information. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/02/061202.asp 2019-04-09T22:41:09+00:00 Goodwill is an intangible asset for a company, such as a brand name or intellectual property. There are two ways to calculate its value, a need which often arises when one firm buys another firm outright, or an aspect of another's operations. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/112814/how-calculate-goodwill.asp 2019-04-09T22:25:49+00:00 If you're a teacher, you have unique circumstances when it comes to planning for a successful retirement. It's important to start informing yourself now. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/112914/top-retirement-strategies-teachers.asp 2019-04-09T22:20:36+00:00 The contributions you make to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are not tax-deductible, but they can still reduce the amount you owe. 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Today, many still do. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/061015/top-exchange-rates-pegged-us-dollar.asp 2019-04-09T21:40:50+00:00 Systematic sampling is low risk, controllable and easy, but this statistical sampling method could lead to sampling errors and data manipulation. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/042415/what-are-advantages-and-disadvantages-using-systematic-sampling.asp 2019-04-09T21:40:29+00:00 If you're looking for exposure to the country's largest market caps, these index ETFs are a good place to start. https://www.investopedia.com/investing/top-sp-500-etfs/ 2019-04-09T21:35:03+00:00 Learning the critical differences between being an institutional investor and being a retail investor. https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/institutionalinvestor.asp 2019-04-09T21:30:45+00:00 The main difference between the weighted average, LIFO, and FIFO accounting is how each calculates inventory and cost of goods sold. 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