The strategy of short selling gained mainstream attention in the last two weeks as investors rushed to buy GameStop shares, setting off an epic short squeeze. But while a troubled company like GameStop or AMC Theatres may seem like the most obvious target for shorting, there’s an even more enticing target: exchange-traded funds.Following the ETF leadersThe SPDR S&P Biotech … [Read more...] about Retail ETF with highest short interest was blown up by GameStop — Quartz
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The Flurry of Biotech IPOs Continues. 7 Stocks Hit the Market Today.
Text size Lucira Health is one of seven biotech or health-care-related companies opening for trading Friday. Courtesy of Lucira Biotechnology companies continue their race to the public equity markets. Seven companies, all in the biotech or health-care space, … [Read more...] about The Flurry of Biotech IPOs Continues. 7 Stocks Hit the Market Today.
These 3 Firms Could Be the Next SPAC Targets
Text size The Lucid Air prototype electric vehicle, manufactured by Lucid Motors. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Special purpose acquisition companies are still snapping up firms in 2021 after an amazing year for SPAC mergers in 2020. A few potential attractive … [Read more...] about These 3 Firms Could Be the Next SPAC Targets
Mystery Trade Adds Almost $9 Billion to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
TipRanks2 “Strong Buy” Penny Stocks With Over 200% Upside on the HorizonLet’s talk about risk and the big picture. It’s an appropriate time, as the big risk – presented by the COVID-19 pandemic – is finally receding thanks to the ongoing vaccination program. COVID is leaving behind an economy that was forced into shutdown one year ago while in the midst of a great expansion, … [Read more...] about Mystery Trade Adds Almost $9 Billion to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
What’s a Roth 401(k)? Does the 4% rule work? Can I buy a home right before retirement? MarketWatch answers your questions
Americans have questions about how to fund their retirement, prioritize their financial goals and pay off debts — and MarketWatch has answers. In a three-part series, “Mastering Your Money,” MarketWatch editors and reporters speak with panelists to help people get a handle on their finances. The first session, held on Feb. 3, addressed getting started with the basics, spending … [Read more...] about What’s a Roth 401(k)? Does the 4% rule work? Can I buy a home right before retirement? MarketWatch answers your questions