Rising bond yields have put fixed income back in vogue as an alternative to cash or the volatile stock market. “There is a huge amount of opportunity in the fixed-income markets, one we haven’t seen in about a decade and half,” BlackRock Americas iShares Investment Strategy Head Gargi Chaudhuri recently told Yahoo Finance Live. There are many types of bonds investors can choose from — including municipal, US Treasury, and corporate-issued. In Yahoo Finance’s ongoing series, “What to do in a… Source link
Read More »Everything you should know before you buy this holiday season
Buying a new TV is one of the best things you can do to improve your at-home entertainment experience. Whether you’re streaming “Wednesday” on Netflix (NFLX) or playing “Call of Duty,” a brand-new big screen is always a welcome addition to any living room. But TV manufacturers don’t exactly make buying one easy. From confusing marketing lingo, to unnecessary features (I’m looking at you 8K resolution) picking up a set can be an overwhelming endeavor. Luckily, for you, I’m here… Source link
Read More »Yahoo to buy minority stake in Taboola in advertising deal
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Yahoo Inc will acquire a nearly 25% stake in advertising tech firm Taboola Inc (TBLA.O) and become its largest shareholder, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday, in a push to deepen advertising on their digital properties. As part of the partnership, Taboola will power native content and advertisements across Yahoo’s sites for 30 years, while the U.S. tech company will get one seat on Taboola’s board. Taboola’s engine pushes links to articles paid by advertisers… Source link
Read More »Best Buy just dropped the price on the new Google Pixel Watch
Best Buy The Google Pixel Watch features a round body with customizable watch faces and tons of band options. It offers an all-day battery life, with up to 24 hours on a single charge. The watch includes the Google Home App to adjust your thermostat or connect to your smart-home devices. You can play music, track fitness activity and… Source link
Read More »Better Buy: Google vs. Meta Platforms
Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Alphabet (C shares). The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet (A shares), Alphabet (C shares), and Meta Platforms, Inc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure… Source link
Read More »Safe Stocks to Buy: Invest in Communications Equipment Stocks in 2022
There are different types of stocks you can invest in. Some are more volatile than others, and some might not be as risky as they seem. There are times when investing in stocks becomes rather troublesome – such as during a recession or after a stock market crash. But even with all the risks that come with investing in stocks, there are still many safe stocks to buy. Safe stocks to buy should have low volatility (even if you’re investing with a high risk tolerance). They should… Source link
Read More »Sell Best Buy stock as sales remain ‘some of the worst in retail’
Fade the post-earnings rally in shares of struggling electronics retailer Best Buy, Citi says. “Near-term Best Buy’s same-store sales are still some of the worst in retail with holiday volume a significant unknown,” Citi analyst Steven Zaccone wrote in a note to clients following the company’s earnings report on Tuesday morning. Best Buy stock popped 12% as the company’s earnings actually beat most Wall Street estimates. The company also managed to work its inventory down by 14% year over… Source link
Read More »3 reasons why Walmart stock is a Buy, according to Goldman Sachs
Walmart stock (WMT) continues to be a retail name to own in an uncertain economic environment, according to Goldman Sachs. In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs retail analyst Kate McShane reiterated a Buy rating on the stock, citing three main reasons: “1) strong top-line trends along with market share gains; 2) an improved inventory position, which should support margins due to reduced markdown pressure; and 3) the long-term algorithm (+4% top line and even better operating income growth)… Source link
Read More »Alphabet Stock Is a Buy and It’s All Thanks to Google Cloud
Tech giant Alphabet (GOOGL 0.46%) (GOOG 0.29%) is commonly associated with Google’s digital advertising business. After all, advertising income accounted for $54.5 billion of Alphabet’s $69.1 billion in third-quarter revenue. So on Oct. 25, when the company reported disappointing Q3 earnings in its ad business, the result propelled a stock price decline, reaching a 52-week low on Nov. 3. The sell-off is an understandable reaction to Alphabet’s modest 2.5% year-over-year Q3 ad revenue… Source link
Read More »Is it the right time to buy a home? Experts weigh in
With mortgage rates hovering around 7%, some would-be buyers may wonder if they should put a down payment on a property before rates skyrocket higher — or wait for the housing market to cool further. In continuation of our series “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked several housing experts if buyers should purchase now or hold off. Should buyers wait to buy a property if the Fed keeps rising interest rates and mortgages go higher? “If you are still able to afford what you’re… Source link
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