The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust’s investment portfolio is worth $42.3 billion as of Dec. 31, according to the trust’s latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 14. That’s up from $38.9 billion as of Sept. 30. What changed with the Gates Foundation Trust’s portfolio in the last three months of 2023? The trust pared…
Cheap stocks are attractive to many investors who have modest means. After all, the most expensive stocks, including Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (ticker: CMG), Autozone Inc. (AZO) and Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG), can trade for more than $2,000 for a single share. If you’re looking for cheap stocks to buy under $20, then this list will provide you with a few…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did what everyone expected, holding interest rates steady for now. But it also avoided saying anything about what it plans to do with rates in the future, dashing hopes for now that rate cuts are in the offing soon. Those looking for tea leaves will, however, seize on the exact phrasing of the Fed’s statement that may…
Several of the major U.S. stock indexes are at or near their all-time highs. The stock market is soaring right now as investors look forward to possible interest rate cuts later this year. With inflation coming back down, the Federal Reserve is set to loosen monetary policy and that has caused euphoria on Wall Street. So is it too late to get…
When Wall Street professionals talk about cheap investments, they don’t mean low-priced securities. Cheap in investment industry jargon refers to the value of a security relative to its fundamentals, its peers, the market, and its prospects for future revenue, earnings and growth. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are popular investment vehicles because they provide investors with professional management and a high…
Earlier in December, the U.S. Federal Reserve left key interest rates unchanged at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. That was good news for borrowers who have been increasingly under pressure in the last year as the cost of loans has crept steadily higher alongside interest rates, and the stock market has been rising nicely as a result of this…
As the old saying goes, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns. But it’s not uncommon for stocks that are struggling to keep circling the drain and for recent outperformers to continue to ride their momentum even higher going forward. The following companies are among the best small-cap stocks to buy in 2024, thanks to impressive returns in the prior year…
The S&P 500 bounced back in November as positive economic data, falling inflation and an impressive start to the holiday shopping season boosted investor sentiment. After a strong November, the S&P 500 is up about 19% this year and is within striking distance of all-time highs. Top 2023 stock market performers include health care stocks with unique catalysts and stocks exposed to artificial…
For some investors, particularly those in the withdrawal phase of their investment journey, the primary goal isn’t necessarily to maximize total returns. Instead, they are often focused on generating steady, consistent monthly income to support their retirement plans. To address this, a variety of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are available, each designed with a singular focus: to provide consistent, higher-than-average monthly…
Cryptocurrency has had a short, but volatile and exciting history. It continues to be one of the most hotly debated global financial topics, with 2023 adding more marquee news headlines. Some countries, most notably China, have banned Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, others are embracing it fully. Click here to learn all about it. This post originally appeared at U.S. News &…