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Apple's $1 Trillion Dollar Evaluation
As the news has been constantly blaring recently, Apple now has a $1 trillion dollar market cap. That's $1,000,000,000,000. This doesn't mean that in their bank account $1T rests. In fact, it means that all of Apple's assets (like their huge new 'space ship' campus and all of their stores around the globe) and their income means that if somebody or some company wanted to purchase Apple, they would need to cough up around $1 trillion.
By Alex Jones8 years ago in Trader
The Perfect Dividend Stock. Top Story - August 2018.
Summary A great dividend stock both appreciates in stock price and gives an added bonus of a growing yield through dividend payments. A few key metrics to look for in picking a dividend stock are payout ratio, dividend growth over years, profitability, earnings growth, cash flow, debt, and the sector's health.
By Dylan Baldessari8 years ago in Trader
I Put My Money in the Hands of Artificial Intelligence
Every day, we carry phones in our pockets that are more than a hundred million times faster than the computers contained within the Apollo Era spacecraft. We also carry pieces of metal and plastic.
By Matt Shaw8 years ago in Trader
How To Make Extra Income
I have touched on that I run a couple of business ventures outside of my full-time job. And there are some very important points to drive home:
By New-Gen Money8 years ago in Trader
How to Trade Stocks While Working a Full-Time Job
To someone new to investing, the world of trading stocks can be an exciting, but scary, realm to enter. While prudent and conscientious investors can have a highly rewarding experience, many people struggle with the constant attention and focus that is required for day trading or other high maintenance stock market activities. These issues are further compounded if you try to balance exploring the stock market and stock trading while working a full-time job.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Trader
Forex Today
So, after years of wanting to learn a skill that I could have full control over and earn money from home, I discovered Forex. This is a financial market that has made many people millions and millions of dollars.
By Jason Mayhew8 years ago in Trader
Why Micro-Investing Apps Aren't Always a Good Idea
If there's one thing I am a huge fan of, it's apps for micro-investing. Being able to sock away spare change and watch it grow is an amazing thing, especially for those who have never invested before.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Trader
Things You Are Most Likely Wasting Your Money On
In order to invest, you will need to have money—at least, in most circumstances. With wages being stagnant while everything increases in price, it's hard to actually amass enough money to invest. That's why it's so important to save money any way you can.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Ways to Invest in Gold. Top Story - July 2018.
Whether you are a seasoned, professional trader, or just opened up your first saving accounts, you should always be on the lookout for the best ways to invest your money. When it comes to value storage and assets, none beat out the king of precious metals, gold. Shiny and sleek, the value of gold always moves steadily, and has the least fluctuations when compared to other types of assets. It protects you against global uncertain, inflation, and currency debasement. Even though the gold market is subjected to volatility and speculation, it is still the best possible way to store value.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in Trader
How To Start Investing in the Stock Market Without Knowing Anything
Ladies and gentlemen, I am going to be honest with you. I'm not a genius financier. I'm not a financial advisor, nor am I really that bright when it comes to investments. However, even though I am not a Wharton graduate, I can still teach you how to invest in the stock market successfully.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Trader
10 Reasons It’s Bad to Invest in IPOs
Getting into investments is an exciting prospect. People love the idea of seeing their money turn into something bigger. However, that excitement can also lead to a bad investment that ends up leaving you with emptier pockets than when you started. When this happens, you may want to consider some reasons it's bad to invest in IPOs.
By Glenn Bushinski8 years ago in Trader
10 Things to Tell People New to Investing
People new to investing have much to learn when it comes to the financial world. Being smart with your hard-earned money is essential and many young people need to understand the value of the stock market at an early age to plan for both their short term and long term financial goals. Investing may seem like a complicated game when there are so many options in the stock market to buy or sell stock and bonds. Plus, investing in stocks can seem risky. But, in the long run, if you leave your money to sit for long periods of time in stock exchanges or retirement accounts as opposed to basic savings accounts, it may really pay off. Here are some of our most basic tips for people just starting to invest so you won’t lose money.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Trader