Is a Major Layoff a Signal to Invest?
In 2023, major strikes and protests against companies were prevalent, followed by significant layoffs at the start of 2024. Significant staff reductions can currently be seen across various industries in the US, including technology, finance, and retail, with giant companies such as Google, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and Dow announcing layoffs in 2023. All the companies that followed through experienced [...]
Alphabet Falls Despite Rebound in Digital Advertising: 3 Things You Need to See for GOOG
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) shared Q4 results after the market closed Tuesday, and despite an impressive rebound, shares slid more than 5% Wednesday morning. The parent company of Google managed to grow sales by 13% year over year to $86.3 billion, narrowly outperforming the FactSet consensus of $85.3 billion. The search engine provider also beat the bottom line estimate with [...]
GM Surges on Earnings Beat and Strong Guidance – We Found 2 Other Reasons to Buy This Stock Now
General Motors (GM) delivered Q4 earnings this Tuesday morning. The beat sent shares 7% higher, adding to what has been a torrent pace over the past few months as GM has now gained 37% in that timeframe. The US automaker is finally starting to find its footing after the UAW strike took its toll throughout 2023. Revenue of $42.98 [...]
SoFi Gains 17% After Milestone Profit in Q4 – Its Upside Potential & Timing Make it a BUY Right Now
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) started the week strong, headed towards its best performance on the stock market since the fall of 2022. It reached as high as 23% before correcting at around 17%. This is a result of the financial technology company delivering bombastic earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, in which it posted a milestone profit. Just last [...]
Riding the Waves: A Week of Twists and Turns in Stock Trading
Market Recap: Navigating a Week of Market Surprises and Momentum Last week unfolded as a series of twists and turns in the stock market, shaped by a dynamic interplay of economic data and investor sentiments. The week kicked off with a broad sell-off on Tuesday, especially in the tech sector, driven by concerns over rising bond yields. The Dow, [...]
Best Stochastic Settings for Swing Trading
The stochastic oscillator is a pivotal stock indicator that guides traders through the ebbs and flows of the market. Mastering the best stochastic settings for swing trading - from the standard 14, 3, 3 to more aggressive and conservative configurations - can unlock a new realm of insight and precision. But navigating these settings doesn't have to be complex. The [...]
