Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ Quick quoteVZ – Free report) is scheduled to report Q4 2022 results before the opening bell on Jan. 24. In the fourth quarter, the business segment is likely to have recorded lower revenues compared to the previous year due to a challenging macroeconomic environment and rising inflationary pressures. Factors in play … Read more
The tech sector continued to face headwinds in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to macroeconomic headwinds, including rising geopolitical tensions, persistently high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hike stance to curb inflation. All these factors had a negative impact on consumer spending as the fear of an economic slowdown continued to grow … Read more
The first trust technology AlphaDEX ETF (FXL Quick offerFXL – Free report) was launched on 05/08/2007 and is a passively managed exchange-traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the technology-broad segment of the equity market. Retail and institutional investors are increasingly turning to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility and … Read more
Launched on 04/07/2010, the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT Quick QuotePSCT – Free Report) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to the technology – broad segment of the stock market. An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility and … Read more
If you’re interested in broad exposure to technology — a broad segment of the stock market — look no further than the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT Quick OfferVGT – Free Report), a passively managed exchange-traded fund launched on 01.26.2004. Retail and institutional investors are increasingly turning to passively managed ETFs because they offer low … Read more
Two factors often determine stock prices over the long term: earnings and interest rates. Investors can’t control the latter, but they can focus on the company’s earnings results each quarter. We know that earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes … Read more
As the new year approaches, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH Quick offerCYH – Free report) announced several growth-related initiatives. These include the sale of Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and the renewed collaboration with Health Net. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, located in Ronceverte, WV, and equipped with 122 beds, has been divested to one of the … Read more
Earnings are perhaps the most important number in a company’s quarterly financial report. Wall Street is clearly diving into all the other metrics and information from management, but the EPS number helps cut through all the noise. We know that earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can … Read more
Launched 01/26/2004 Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT Quick OfferVHT – Free Report) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to Healthcare – a broad segment of the equity market. While an excellent vehicle for long-term investors, passively managed ETFs are a popular choice among institutional and retail investors due to their … Read more
Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT Quick offerPLNT – Free report) will likely benefit from store expansion, strategic partnerships, and marketing efforts. That and the emphasis on acquiring Sunshine Fitness bode well. However, supply chain issues and inflationary pressures are a concern. Let’s discuss the factors that highlight why investors should hold on to the stock for … Read more