How and Why You Should Invest in Lemonade Stock

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Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) was one of the hottest IPOs of 2020, and its run is spilling over into 2021. Shares are up some 150% since the stock’s first day of trading last July, and this small insurance technology company’s market cap has surged to about $10 billion.  Given that Lemonade’s gross profit […]

Invest for EVs or get benched

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Detroit — The electric revolution disrupting an auto industry set in its ways for more than a century is pushing dealerships to make a choice: invest in the future or sit on the sidelines. Take Cadillac: General Motors Co.’s leading electric brand told its 880 dealers to invest at least $200,000 each to sell future EVs starting […]

How to save, invest & earn more in 2021

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Robo-advisors are automated investment portfolio managers. They’re software platforms that can help users manage their investments without the need to self-manage their portfolio or consult a financial advisor. Robo-advisors are a low-fee alternative to traditional financial advisors. They may be structured as a fixed monthly fee as low as $1 or […]

Where to Invest $5,000 Right Now

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Invest in the right stocks, and $5,000 could be the beginning of something big. Stocks are great wealth-building tools, but it’s important to ignore the short-term price movements and focus on the performance of the business itself, as that is the most reliable way to make money in stocks over […]

What is equity crowdfunding? How it works and who can invest

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Equity crowdfunding is a financing method that allows investors to buy stock in young, private businesses, via online platforms. Equity crowdfunding gives business owners a method of raising money, an alternative to costly bank loans or venture capitalists’ funding. While equity crowdfunding offerings are open to any investor, how much […]

Bitcoin basics: What it is, how it works and how to invest

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Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, a type of digital, private money that operates without the involvement of a bank or government. Bitcoin trades on online exchanges, and since its price has mushroomed since its 2009 debut, it’s increasingly attracting investors’ interest. As an investment asset, bitcoin offers capital appreciation and an […]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon To Invest $100M In Lucrative Indian E-Pharmacy Business: Report

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Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) is making moves to capture a sizeable market share in India’s online pharmacy business, the Economic Times reports. The Jeff Bezos-led company could make a $100 million investment in Apollo Pharmacy, a standalone unit of the Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. What Happened: With an entry in the medicine delivery business, […]

How to Invest in the Buy Now, Pay Later Industry

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2020 has seen an acceleration of many digital trends, e-commerce being the poster child of this phenomenon. With stores closed, consumers have had no choice but to order online. In fact, according to data from IBM, 2020 has accelerated the shift to e-commerce by five years! Not only have people […]

7 ways to invest for income: Asset types, advantages, and risks

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The goal of investing for income is to generate a reliable cash flow from your assets at low risk. Common investment income assets include dividend-paying stocks, bonds, real estate, annuities, CDs, and money market accounts. Though they’re traditionally associated with older investors, any portfolio should include some income-producing assets.  Visit Insider’s […]

How Should Retirees Invest With the Fed Keeping Rates Low?

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The Federal Reserve has moved aggressively to establish low interest rates in response to the COVID-19 economic shock, and the public comments from the central bank demonstrate its willingness to maintain low rates long term. Retirees rely on bond interest to finance basic needs, lifestyle, and healthcare costs once they’ve stopped […]

Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

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Of far more importance than a stock’s valuation is the business’s current size relative to its future potential. And with the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping the economy, lots of smaller companies could realize big upsides over the next decade by capitalizing on these disruptions to the status quo. If you have […]

7 Ways on How to Invest Using Psychology-Approved Strategies

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Years before the pandemic ruined 2020, the broader thesis for electric vehicle stocks and alternative energy sources began accelerating. With fossil fuels not only being dirty but also exposing us to geopolitical whims, clean energy has wide appeal. But when the novel coronavirus disrupted global supply chains, this narrative took […]