Management fees are an essential aspect of investing in a mutual fund and some may sometimes remain hidden to investors that don’t know to look for them when picking which fund is right for them. These fees cover the cost of managing the fund’s assets and pay for the expertise provided by professional money managers. […]

Longshots. Have you ever had one off big for you? Years ago, I had a friend who took some time off to travel around the country on his motorcycle. After a few months, he left Denver and was riding the backroads headed back East. He wanted to explore the West Coast, but he was low […]

Walmart Inc. (WMT – Get Rating), a leading retail company, is set to report third-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on Thursday, November 16, 2023, before the market opens. Analysts expect the company’s revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended October 2023) to increase 4.6% and 1.4% year-over-year to $158.50 billion and $1.52, respectively. Moreover, the retail giant’s […]

As the Christmas season approaches, traditionally marked by increased discretionary spending, retailers anticipate a much-needed boost. The consumer discretionary sector has faced considerable challenges in recent years, with many retailers depending on the festive season for over half of their annual sales. Although post-Thanksgiving sales have evolved beyond their traditional one-day events, the closing weeks […]

The travel industry, composed of multifarious sub-sectors such as airlines, cruise liners, hotels, as well as transportation services, each of which holds a significant place in the global economy. Investing in travel stocks can serve as a strategic pathway to portfolio diversification and an appealing method to tap into its ongoing recovery post COVID-19 pandemic. […]