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Credit One Bank specializes in credit cards for people with bad credit or no credit history. By opening an account at Credit One Bank, you can apply for a Visa card, and enjoy certain benefits that will allow you to build a credit record. There is also an option to see if you can be […]

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Recognized as an American jean brand rooted in authenticity and self-expression, American Eagle Outfitters has long been a mall staple, with its fashion-forward clothing for teens and college students alike. Loyalists can apply for the AE store card issued by Synchrony Bank, through which they can get discounts and perks even on the first purchase. […]

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For weekend reading, Ivan Martchev, investment strategist at Navellier & Associates, offers the following commentary: For the stock market to bottom, we need a clear vision of how the Fed is going to back off on its assault on high-beta assets. We have not ramped up quantitative tightening (QT) to its full degree. On June […]

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After cutting flights amid an intense staffing crisis, are easyJet (LON:EZJ) shares finally out of the runway? EasyJet Shares Are In Crisis Charles Archer, Financial Writer for IG explains: “EasyJet (LON:EZJ) may market itself as a low-cost airline, but the FTSE 250 airline’s shares have been anything but cheap, regardless of when investors hopped in. […]

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In his podcast addressing the markets today, while commenting on the automotive industry, Louis Navellier offered the following commentary. Alarming ISM There was a significant Treasury bond rally this week and the 10-year Treasury bond yield fell below 2.9% on Friday.  Naturally, if market rates fall this week, then it will take pressure off the […]

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The upcoming stagflation might be less severe than in the 1970s. So is the Fed’s reaction, which could mean good news for gold. There are many terrifying statements you can hear from another person. One example is: “Honey, we need to talk!” Another is: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” However, the […]

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Mark Cuban is officially the most crypto-obsessed celebrity, new research has revealed. The study from Traders of Crypto analysed the Twitter accounts of a number of crypto-endorsing celebrities to find out which ones are talking about cryptocurrency the most, and those with the biggest audience and best engagement. The Most Vocal Crypto Celebrities On Twitter […]

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On Thursday, Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ:HYMC) filed a form 4 regarding Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott, reporting his five million company share sale, or 21% of his position, at $1.275 via his company 2176423 Ontario Ltd. The precious metals mining and exploration company operates a mine in Nevada. Sprott is a self-made Canadian billionaire who created his fortune […]

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Choosing the right credit card as a senior or retiree can sometimes be tricky. There are many options available, and it’s essential to find one that offers the best benefits for your current needs. Unfortunately, those needs and our preferences change as we age, so the card that was our ideal fit in our twenties […]

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Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) are down over 9% this week after the pharmacy chain operator reported earnings earlier this week. Investors Disappointed After Only Reaffirmed Guidance WBA reiterated its full-year earnings per share (EPS) outlook due to a lower number of coronavirus vaccinations. The company maintained its full-year forecast despite topping the consensus […]

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) provides investors with a strong dividend in the shipping industry. The company’s policy is to pay out 20% of its net income each quarter, and 30% to 50% of its net income on an annual basis. ZIM’s last annual dividend came in at $11.4 with a yield of 24.08%. ZIM’s […]

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RH Confirms Retail Trends Are Worsening RH (NYSE:RH) was one of the biggest winners from the pandemic boom and now it is one of the biggest losers of the pandemic bust. More importantly, because of when it reports in the reporting cycle, it has provided insight into the upcoming quarter and what to expect from […]

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Accolade (NASDAQ:ACCD) is certainly an interesting play on the health care space providing business and employee services geared toward helping clients navigate the cumbersome health benefits arena. The pandemic helped boost the company’s business and has on track to continue growing but there is a fly in the ointment. Not only is the revenue growth […]

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Mega-cap stocks (those with a market cap of more than $200 billion) are known to be stable. However, tightening monetary policies, multi-decade high inflation, rising commodities prices, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over economic growth have made even these stocks relatively more volatile than usual on the negative side. In June, there were only a few […]

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Arnaud Adjler and his Engine Capital said in a June 22 US Securities & Exchange Commission 13D filing that it sent a letter to SciPlay Corp.’s (NASDAQ:SCPL) three independent directors asking them to reject an intellectual property agreement with Light & Wonder Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW), charging that Chief Executive Officer Barry Cottle has a potential conflict of interest with […]

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The rising prices of goods make it hard for low-income families to balance their budgets, especially those with kids. Thus, to help such families, New Jersey is planning to provide some stimulus relief. The child stimulus checks from New Jersey, if approved, would be in the form of a tax credit. Under the program, each […]

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Stanphyl Capital letter to investors for the month ended June 30, 2022, discussing their short thesis for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). Tesla’s Gigantic Money Furnaces Losing Billions Of Dollars In an interview released in June but conducted in late-May with a local Tesla fan club, Elon Musk called Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s new German and Texas factories […]

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In his Daily Market Notes report to investors, while commenting on recession, Louis Navellier wrote: Goodbye and good riddance to the 1st half of ’22, as the focus shifts from inflation to growth. Harbinger of Recession Stocks were modestly in the green on the open after a tough week, but have since headed firmly into the […]

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If not for the war, there would’ve probably been a repeat of the 2008 gold market. However, there is something similar: the bearish outlook for miners. Gold stocks are declining similarly to how they did in 2008. History Can Be Rhymed The Russian invasion triggered a rally, which was already more than erased, and if […]

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Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) is an American provider of human resources, payroll, and outsourcing services for small and medium-sized businesses. The company is based out of Rochester, New York, and has payroll clients across North America and Europe. Highlights: Services revenue increased by 11% for the year to $1129 billion. Net income grew by 11% to $394 […]

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Today, a FINRA arbitration panel awarded the largest defamation award to an individual in recent history to Daniel Michalow in the amount of $52,125,000. This dispute between D. E. Shaw, one of the largest and most successful hedge funds in the world, and its former partner Daniel Michalow, received significant press attention over the past […]

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Acuity Brands Wobbles After Strong Q3 Results Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) has been in a downtrend for the last two quarters for no other reason than fear of slowing growth, tightening margins, and earnings weakness but those fears were overblown. The move downward was driven in large part by institutions that were selling heavily in the […]

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In his Daily Market Notes report to investors, while commenting on a bear rally, Louis Navellier wrote: Textbook Bear Rally The first half goes out with a whimper. Hopes for a relief rally on peak inflation and optimism that earnings will not disappoint have not been realized this week.  We’ve done a round trip to last Thursday’s […]

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S&P 500 duly paused yesterday but the (beyond very short-term) outlook remains as bearish as before. Bonds agree, but in the interests of real assets, I would have preferred to see stronger performance by miners and oil stocks. This suggests the next downleg in the stock market would affect precious metals and commodities as well. […]

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In his podcast addressing the markets today, Louis Navellier offered the following commentary. Europe In A Mess The most negative news continues to emanate from Europe, where inflation is running hotter than the U.S., since the euro has declined 8% against the U.S. dollar this year.  Since commodities are priced in U.S. dollars, Europe is […]

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Alignable’s June Rent Report has just been released, showing that the SMBs rent crisis has reached new heights, as other inflationary trends continue to stunt many recoveries. This report is based on a poll of 4,382 randomly selected small business owners, which just concluded yesterday. Here are a few insights: SMBs Could Not Pay Their June […]

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After the massive economic shock caused by the pandemic, and the slowdown of the economy, banks, private lenders, and credit unions were far too skeptical to dish out loans, anything from mortgages to small-medium enterprise loans. Yet, after much prevails during the last two years, with the economy now moving full steam ahead, bank approval […]

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Google Trends data reveals the worlds appetite for Cryptocurrency Interest for Bitcoin is waning as North Americans show more interest in Ethereum, Solana and XRP Americans concerned about Crypto’s impact on the environment Dogecoin is the most  searched for currency in the world A new study undertaken by Saxo Bank has analyzed Google Trends data […]

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Arnaud Adjler and his Engine Capital said in a June 22 US Securities & Exchange Commission 13D filing that it sent a letter to SciPlay Corp.’s (NASDAQ:SCPL) three independent directors asking them to reject an intellectual property agreement with Light & Wonder Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW), charging that Chief Executive Officer Barry Cottle has a potential conflict of interest with […]

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Innovation in finance is one of many categories in which you could find success by changing your strategy. As the well-known quote goes: “Changing times require changing strategies.” In fact, you could apply that overarching principle to just about any category, even blindly, and maintain high confidence that your assessment will be correct. Given that […]

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WASHINGTON (JUNE 30, 2022) – Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% […]

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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has a bright future ahead of it. Detractors of the company point to the fact that COVID-19 has reached its peak, and therefore the company will experience reduced demand for one of its best-selling vaccines. However, it is also becoming apparent to me that the virus will remain an endemic disease, much […]

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The rising prices of goods are making it harder for Americans to balance their monthly budget. Despite this, there hasn’t been any federal stimulus so far. In the absence of federal stimulus checks, states are sending targeted relief to residents, and the latest to do so is Hawaii. Governor David Ige recently approved a stimulus […]

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The Russian ruble has soared to seven-year highs, fueled by capital controls that include restrictions on the withdrawal of foreign currency savings by Russians. The country could start buying currencies from “friendly countries” to try to influence the exchange rate of the dollar and the euro. The Russian Ruble Rise The capital control measures imposed […]

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Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Pinterest Inc (NYSE:PINS) Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Ben Silbermann and Pinterest CEO Bill Ready on CNBC’s “Mad Money” (M-F, 6PM-7PM ET) today, Wednesday, June 29th. Following is a link to video on CNBC.com: Pinterest Improving User Experience To Help People ‘Take More Action’ On […]

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With consumers besieged by high inflation, soaring gas prices and rising interest rates, more businesses may start feeling the brunt of these economic pressures, which makes getting the best results they want out of their employees as important as ever. But how can leaders hold their teams accountable in ways that drive performance without driving […]

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Clint Murray is a popular name in the hedge fund industry. In 2011, Murray founded Lodge Hill Capital, a New York-based hedge fund firm. Murray uses a concentrated long/ short equity strategy to generate returns for his clients. Lodge Hill Capital is among the best-performing hedge funds based on its three-year annualized weighted return. Let’s […]

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Every day, new internet users buy products online. From America to Europe to Asia, eCommerce is here to stay. Therefore, it’s no surprise that global eCommerce sales are expected to hit $5.5 trillion in 2022, according to Statista. But while you have more potential customers, more competitors are also trying to take their share of […]

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Growing Pains Cut Into Unifirst Results Unifirst (NYSE:UNF) has been working hard to grow its business in an effort to compete more directly with uniform and business services company Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS). Looking at the top line, those efforts are paying off but it is costing the company on the bottom line. The bottom-line results, and […]

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Patterson Companies Rockets Higher On Results And Outlook Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO) has proven to be very resilient over the past few years both increasing its revenue and earnings power relative to the pre-pandemic period. The company is among the most perfectly positioned for the coming period as well, selling products, services, and technology to the […]