Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But you can significantly boost your returns by picking above-average stocks. For example, the Sandfire Resources Limited (ASX:SFR) share price is up 43% in the last 1 year, clearly besting the market return of around 6.3% (not including dividends). If it
As an investor its worth striving to ensure your overall portfolio beats the market average. But in any portfolio, there are likely to be some stocks that fall short of that benchmark. We regret to report that long term eGain Corporation (NASDAQ:EGAN) shareholders have had that experience, with the share price dropping 32% in three
Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. To wit, the Caleres, Inc. (NYSE:CAL) share price is 61% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market return of around 24% (not including
Univest Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UVSP) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next two days. The ex-dividend date occurs one day before the record date which is the day on which shareholders need to be on the company’s books in order to receive a dividend. The ex-dividend date is important as the process of settlement involves
For many, the main point of investing is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But every investor is virtually certain to have both over-performing and under-performing stocks. So we wouldn’t blame long term Hongkong Land Holdings Limited (SGX:H78) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 54% over a half
Net Income: Reported $174.1 million for Q1 2024, surpassing the estimated $166.93 million. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Achieved $0.64 per diluted share, exceeding the estimated $0.60. Revenue: Total revenue reached $294.36 million, slightly below the forecast of $300.51 million. Return on Equity: Delivered a strong return on equity of 13.7% for the quarter. Book Value
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. LEAWOOD, Kan., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (“Euronet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, reports first quarter 2024 financial results. Euronet reports the following consolidated results for the first quarter 2024 compared with the same period of 2023: Revenues of $857.0 million, a
Amazon (AMZN) reported first quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom lines, sending shares of the retail giant up as much as 5% in after hours trading. Powered by a strong showing from its cloud computing segment, Amazon continued a wave of Big Tech results that have mostly wowed Wall
Inflationary pressures are fizzing out, says Coca Cola (KO) CEO James Quincey. “Our pricing levels and the input inflation cost levels are normalizing as we see through the year,” he told Yahoo Finance on Tuesday, after the company posted Q1 earnings. Coca Cola reported $11.3 billion in revenue, beating Wall Street estimates of $10.96 billion,
The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But every investor is virtually certain to have both over-performing and under-performing stocks. So we wouldn’t blame long term Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 26% over a half decade. Even worse, it’s down 12%