During a bear market, home improvement stocks have historically been solid defensive plays The housing sector is slowing down. Rising mortgage rates are having the predictable effect of cooling down demand. MarketBeat.com – MarketBeat Or are they? While homeowners may not be able to get the same premium they could command just one year ago,…
It may seem like an ongoing question: to buy stocks from China or not? The No. 1 worry on your list of worries might be the going-down-the-tubes China-U.S. relationship, and Chinese firms risk delisting by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Should you risk investing in them anyway? MarketBeat.com – MarketBeat Certain Chinese companies risk…
Not All Stocks Are Getting Downgraded In Q3 Oh, the times, they are a-changing. Not only is the outlook for S&P 500 earnings growth diminishing but the analyst are becoming more defensive by the day. The latest round of commentaries contains no few downgrades and price target reductions but there are some rays of light…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As many employees start returning to the office, HR departments should be thinking about how to keep equity and inclusion at the forefront of the transition. Employees have extended their work-from-home requests citing a myriad of reasons related to family, health, and work-life balance. It’s not that…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Unfortunately, decision-making can be difficult. It’s impossible to predict if the decision you are about to make will yield incredible results or create a situation that requires damage control. A survey from McKinsey & Company found that only 20% of respondents say their organizations excel at decision-making.…
Women’s handbag and fashion accessories brand Vera Bradley (NYSE: VRA) stock has stumbled (-48%) on the year. Business was impacted by inflationary pressures, logistics costs and rising fuel prices causing revenues to come in light in its fiscal Q1 2023 earnings. The Company suffered a net loss of (-$0.19) in the quarter. The macroeconomic pressures…
Online education was among the industries that benefited most from the pandemic. Government restrictions and safety concerns shifted the learning experience from the classroom to the home for millions of students and workers worldwide. MarketBeat.com – MarketBeat Since schools and offices have reopened, our dependency on remote learning solutions has lessened. In turn, many education…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We are entering an unstable time in the market. Inflation is at an all-time high, and the costs of basic necessities from food to gasoline are continually rising. The best hedge against inflation is real estate, and the best hedge against relying on only one stream of…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Between 2009 and 2021, the stock market enjoyed its longest bull market ever, with returns of more than 400%. But what goes up must come down. Although the economy managed to bounce back quickly from the immediate crash brought on by Covid-19, it seems that we’re now…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a manager, it is important to not only lead your team to overall success, but to inspire each member to reach their own personal successes. By inspiring your team, you provide employees with the opportunity to reach their full potential while also cultivating a stronger work…