Southwest Shares Gloomy Outlook With Rising Fuel Costs, Falls 2%…Is it Time to Sell This Stock?
The airline industry as a whole is being hit right now with a drop in travel demand and rising costs. One of the major players, Southwest (LUV), is feeling these effects and issued a warning about how they will affect operating costs and profitability. The airline company said that it’s seen a drop in close-in leisure bookings in August. [...]
Brady Co. Climbs 12% on Record Earnings, 2024 Guidance, and More: 3 Reasons to Like This Stock
Brady Corporation (BRC) opened up Tuesday’s trading session with a bang. The company reported record earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter, released its fiscal 2024 earnings outlook, and expanded its share buyback program. BRC has gained more than 12% so far this morning as a result. The company, which operates in the Identification Solutions (IDS) and Workplace Safety (WPS) [...]
Oil-Dri Corp Breaks Out to New All-Time Highs: Can It Keep Going?
By Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Oil-Dri Corp. (ODC), is a NYSE-listed firm that was incorporated in 1941, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The company employs 869 individuals. There are 5 million shares outstanding. Revenues totaled $399 million, and ODC’s market cap is $ 342 million. The company develops, manufactures and sells inert and insoluble materials to its [...]
The Best Beginner Stocks to Buy: Tips on Finding the Best Stocks to Invest in as a Beginner
Investing can be a daunting endeavor, particularly when you're just beginning. The sea of stocks to choose from, the financial jargon, the fear of making the wrong decisions - it can feel like an overwhelming puzzle with countless pieces to fit together. That’s why you’re on the hunt for the best beginner stocks to buy. And today, we’ll help point [...]
Using ETFs for Buy-and-Hold Investing
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Buy-and-hold investing is recommended by most financial advisors, mutual fund sponsors, and many professional money managers. Their reasoning is that the markets have a long-term upward bias, so stay fully invested at all times. They say, “Time in the market is more important market timing.” Warren Buffett says he never has an opinion of [...]
When is the Best Time to Sell a Stock?
Investing in the stock market has often been compared to a game of chess, requiring strategic moves, quick responses, and a profound understanding of the game board— in this case, the financial market. One crucial part of this game that leaves even seasoned investors pondering is - when is the best time to sell a stock? The elusive “perfect timing” [...]