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☆ Wall St rallies to close out soft week after jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Chuck Mikolajczak | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

But the data also showed average hourly earnings rose slightly more than expected, as did job growth, pointing to a labor market that largely remains on firm footing. Nonfarm payrollsLabor market data has been a primary focus for markets as the Fed has repeatedly stated it is looking for some cooling before considering a pause in hikes. "This was not a report that shows the rate hikes are starting to take hold," said Shawn Cruz, head trading strategist at TD Ameritrade in Chicago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) rose 410.27 points, or 1.28%, to 32,411.52. Starbucks Corp jumped after it topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales and profit, while DoorDash Inc's (DASH.N) revenue beat boosted the food delivery firm's shares.

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☆ The typical family is already in a recession, says former TD Ameritrade CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe typical family is already in a recession, says former TD Ameritrade CEOJoe Moglia, former chairman and CEO of TD Ameritrade, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to explain why he thinks many people in the U.S. are feeling the impacts of a recession.

☆ Markets are losing retail traders, that's bad for stock prices
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Daily average trades at companies like TD Ameritrade (AMTD) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) spiked to new highs in March 2020 and again in January 2021 and February 2021. The number of daily retail trades at Morgan Stanley fell more than 15% over the third quarter from a year earlier, to 805,000 trades a day. In Februrary 2021, Interactive Brokers registered an average of 3.7 million daily retail trades. Recent search trends on Google also show a drop in interest in the stock market. The Investor Movement Index (IMX), created by TD Ameritrade to indicate the sentiment of retail investors, fell by 7.26% during the September period.

☆ Best Online Stock Trading Platforms of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

Luckily, the past few years has seen a profusion of online stock trading platforms. We spent hours comparing more than a dozen stock trading platforms looking for the most intuitive tools, in-depth research and access to guidance and other educational content. We considered all of this when making our picks for the Best Stock Trading Platforms of 2022. How we pickedTo pick Buy Side from WSJ’s best stock trading platforms, we reviewed offerings from more than a dozen companies. Morgan Stanley is the corporate parent of E*Trade, one of the stock trading platforms considered for this story.

☆ The markets are down because there are too many unknowns still, says Hightower's Stephanie Link
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe markets are down because there are too many unknowns still, says Hightower's Stephanie LinkSolus' Dan Greenhaus, Hightower's Stephanie Link, and TD Ameritrade's Shawn Cruz, join 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss market uncertainty, inflation and the Fed.

☆ Fed Chair Powell has been clear about interest rate plan, says former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe Moglia
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFed Chair Powell has been clear about interest rate plan, says former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe MogliaJoe Moglia, former chairman and CEO of TD Ameritrade, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to lay out his expectations for potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and more.

☆ How to invest in communications stocks, a sector that's huge, highly diversified, and growing — offering something for almost every type of investor
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Amy Fontinelle | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Here's what you should know about how to invest in communications stocks, what the risks are, and what rewards you might anticipate. Companies in the media, entertainment, interactive gaming, information creation, and information distribution businesses also belong to the communications sector. Basically, it expanded the existing telecommunications sector to become a broader communications services sector. The advantages of communications stocksThere are a variety of reasons for investors to consider communications companies. And the COVID-19 lifestyle shifts might make us permanently more reliant on communications companies, even once the pandemic is behind us.

☆ A former top TD Ameritrade technical analyst says stocks have yet to bottom as shares of several major firms remain 'disconnected' from reality — and warns the market could fall another 22%
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The S&P 500 is down 19% in 2022. Since January 3, the S&P 500 is down more than 19%. All except for Apple have underperformed the S&P 500, though they are more on par with the performance of the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, which is down 28.1% this year. It currently sits at 27.54, and tends to rise when the S&P 500 falls. Markets InsiderWhen all is said and done, Bierman said he thinks the S&P 500 will bottom out somewhere between 3,000-3,300.

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Tech stocks generally carry more risk than other stocks, but they also promise significantly more growth. Throughout much of the 21st century's historic bull market, tech stocks have been at the forefront of the rise, with the biggest tech stocks all outperforming the S&P 500 over the past five and 10 years. There's a fundamental reason why tech stocks tend to attract more investor demand than other kinds of equities. This has added to optimism that tech stocks, in particular stocks which have already seen big gains, will still be a safer longer-term bet," Streeter says. If an investor wants the highest possible appreciation, they would do well to devote a segment of their holdings to tech stocks.

Among the most important are quarterly and annual reports, which under U.S. securities law are known as Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, respectively. Annual reports, in particular, are the best places to begin homework into a company you may invest in. It's important to scrutinize a few years' worth of annual reports, too. The Semiconductor Industry Association's annual reports may be helpful to read as a supplement to your company-specific research. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

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☆ What are ETFs and should you invest in them?
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-18 | by ( Elizabeth Gravier | Jason Stauffer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

ETFs typically mimic a market index like the S&P 500. Should you invest in ETFs? Since ETFs offer built-in diversification and don't require large amounts of capital in order to invest in a range of stocks, they are a good way to get started. Some of the best $0 commission trading platforms include the below: TD AmeritradeAlly InvestE*TRADEVanguardCharles SchwabFidelity Though ETFs tracking the S&P 500 are some of the most popular, be aware that very few ETFs track the S&P 500 as a whole, rather just components of the index. Bottom lineYou don't have to be so hands-on in order to invest with ETFs, and investing in them is an easy way to get started in the market.

Fear of the stock market, an over-reliance on Roth retirement accounts, and savings mistakes are the biggest issues. We talked to a few financial planners about money mistakes they see millennials making, and some advice on how to change things. Roth retirement accounts are a useful way to save for retirement, but they might not be the best option for millennials. Money you put into a Roth account is taxed now, whereas money you put into a 401(k) or traditional IRA is taxed in retirement. You can request that your employer deposit 30%, for example, into your savings account and the remaining 70% into your checking account.

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I started by asking a financial advisor for help, then opening a SEP IRA and funding it little by little. Every time someone brought up the idea of a retirement account, I rolled my eyes and tuned them out. I asked for helpWhen I decided to start saving seriously for retirement, I didn't know what to do first. I considered all my retirement account optionsI was always so intimidated by how many retirement account options there were. This allowed me to build up year one of my SEP IRA and play a bit of catch-up.

From an early age, my dad taught me that I had to be responsible for my own finances, especially when it came to retirement. Because of this advice, I've taken seriously the task of tucking away money for my own nest egg. Saving in my solo 401(k) accountSince I opened a solo 401(k) a few years back, I've been trying to squirrel away as much money as I can. If you're unfamiliar, solo 401(k) accounts are designed for business owners with only one employee — themselves. What's particularly neat about solo 401(k) accounts is that as the business owner, you can make contributions as both an employer and an employee.

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☆ Fidelity Is Rolling Out Four New Bond Model Portfolios
▼ + stars: | 2020-01-15 | by ( Rebecca Ungarino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Investment management giant Fidelity is adding more fixed-income model portfolios to its menu of products available to financial advisors. While Fidelity doesn't charge advisory fees for the model portfolios, it charges investment management fees for the underlying funds. AdvertisementInvestment-management giant Fidelity is adding more fixed-income model portfolios to its menu of products available to financial advisors. Fidelity's model portfolios are available on so-called turnkey platforms for advisers, including its own offering. AdvertisementA growing marketFidelity already offers bond model portfolios to the advisers it serves through its institutional asset management business.

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To retire early and live comfortably on investment income from a taxable investment account, you need millions. Although many early retirees continue to earn money after leaving their 9-to-5, these figures represent the minimum investment balance you would need to leave work and never turn back. It depends on several factors, including your lifestyle and how your money is invested, but generally you'll need millions. To figure out how much money someone would need to have invested when they retire in order to live comfortably on investment income until age 90, we consulted Brian Fry, a certified financial planner and the founder of Safe Landing Financial. Below, check out how much you need to invest the day you retire at 25, 35, 45, 55, or 65, if your target annual income is $100,000 or $65,000.

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☆ From rings to cakes, Costco has what you need for a budget wedding
▼ + stars: | 2019-06-28 | by ( Shoshy Ciment | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The bridal industry is struggling across the board. As younger people want to spend less on their weddings and engagements, the business of bridal stores is in a precarious place. We explored Costco — our favorite bulk-item superstore — and made a guide to help you plan the wedding of your dreams on a budget. IBISWorld measured that the Bridal Stores industry has grown by zero percent in the last five years. From diamond engagement rings to towering wedding cakes, here's our guide for how to plan a discount wedding from Costco.

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