Stocks

What is crypto mining and how do they affect carbon footprint?

August 24, 2021 11:28 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Miners mine the crypto coins from virtual rigs using codes through a mathematical process. A traditional banking institution's activities are governed by a centralized agency, whereas such an organization does not monitor cryptocurre.....

Can these 7 agriculture stocks help America toward food self-reliance?

August 24, 2021 10:07 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) has a P/E ratio of 8.72. The stock gained 39.59% YTD. Nutrien Ltd.’s (NYSE: NTR) dividend yield is 3.1%; the stock rose 25.29% YTD. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s (NYSE: ADM) dividend yield is 2.5.....

Eight hot stocks to consider in a booming EV market

August 23, 2021 04:42 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has a P/E ratio of 368.88. The stock closed at US$680.26 on Aug 20. NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) delivered 21,896 in Q2, 2021. The stock closed at US$36.92 on Aug 20, 2021. General Motors (NYSE: GM) has a P/E rati.....

Trillium (TRIL) & Vivos (VVOS): Two trending stocks on Monday

August 23, 2021 03:42 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Trillium Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIL) stock was up 188.83% after Pfizer announced plans to acquire the company. Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVOS) stock jumped 53.65% after FDA’s 501(k) market clearance. Tri.....

Visa Inc (V) joins crypto craze, buys Cyptopunk NFT for US$150,000

August 23, 2021 01:06 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Visa Inc has said that it bought a CryptoPunk NFT for US$150,000. The non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered digital collectibles due to their unique non-fungible features. Visa Inc bought a green-eyed female figurine of CryptoPu.....

Six growth stocks under US$100 to explore

August 23, 2021 11:30 AM PDT| By Ipsita Sarkar

Growth stocks are companies that grow at a faster pace than the average market growth rate. These companies typically do not pay dividends and reinvest their profits in the business. Their P/E ratio is generally high. In addition, these firms usual.....

Five iron ore stocks to watch as metal prices tumble

August 23, 2021 09:59 AM PDT| By Ipsita Sarkar

Iron stocks are in the focus of late as iron ore prices plummet due to falling demand from China, the world’s second-largest economy. The prices have fallen about 40 percent since mid-July. The falling iron ore prices have affected steel-pro.....

Uber, Lyft stocks in focus after court strikes down California ruling

August 23, 2021 09:36 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Stocks of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) were in focus on Monday after a California judge ruled that Proposition 22, a ballot measure that rejects drivers' right to be accepted as workers, is unconstitutiona.....

BlackRock invests US$382 mn in Marathon Digital, Riot Blockchain

August 23, 2021 08:50 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

BlackRock (NYSE BLK), the world’s leading asset manager, has invested over US$382 million in the Bitcoin mining companies Marathon Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) and Riot Blockchain (Nasdaq: RIOT). BlackRock now owns 6.71 percent or US$207 .....

Will these 5 utility stocks have a smooth ride into the future?

August 22, 2021 06:46 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The utility sector is one of the most significant economy-linked sectors. It comprises companies that provide basic services to consumers like water and sewage, electricity, natural gas, etc. Investors typically see utility stocks as long-term inv.....

What is a cryptocurrency consultant?

August 21, 2021 06:51 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Cryptocurrency consultant is not an accredited designation. The cryptocurrency market is all digital and susceptible to hacking. Investors are required to do their research before investing. A consultant is someone who provides.....

Seven dividend aristocrats that are hard to miss

August 20, 2021 06:38 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights UGI Corporation’s (NYSE: UGI) dividend yield is 2.93%. The stock returned 33.38% YTD. Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has a P/E ratio of 58.31. Its dividend yield is 2.39%. The stock gained 17.54% YTD. Walgreens Boots Allian.....

Coinbase looks to beef up crypto investment, enter Japanese market

August 20, 2021 10:11 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) plans to earmark 10% of its quarterly net income into crypto assets as it forays into the Japanese digital currency market in partnership with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).&n.....