Education - Spark Newswire

1 minute read

The Dow’s First 100-Point Week Happened 35 Years Ago Today

Today, 11:51 PM

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1987, the Dow gained 100 points in a week for the first time. Where The Market Was: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 2,700.57 and the S&P 500 traded at 334.11.

DIA

2 minute read

Touchdown Or Interception? Here’s How Much An $1,000 Investment In Bitcoin Is Worth Since Tom Brady Had Laser Eyes

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:51 PM

NFL legend and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has interests and investments outside the world of football. This includes a growing interest in the world of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens thanks to several investments.

BTC

2 minute read

If You Invested $1,000 In Walmart Stock At Its IPO, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:51 PM

Retail giant Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) opened its first store in 1962 in Arkansas before expanding nationwide and internationally. The company is one of the largest retailers and companies in the world today, a move that may have been boosted by going public in 1970.

WMT

2 minute read

PYPL Up 51% Since July. Time To Buy?

By Zaheer Anwari

Today, 11:51 PM

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) has taken a real beating over the last 12 months, with the price dropping 80% between the high of July 2021 and the low of June 2022.

MCK

2 minute read

This Burrito Chain’s 5-Year Return Beats Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Ford, Starbucks, Disney And Amazon

By Henry Khederian

Today, 11:51 PM

“Would you like any mild, medium or hot salsa? Any corn, sour cream or cheese?”

AAPL

2 minute read

If You Invested $1,000 In Nikola Stock At Its COVID-19 Pandemic Low, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:51 PM

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom.

4 minute read

Sun, Water, Weed And B2B?: What Opportunities Can Cannabis Investors Expect From This Conference In Panama

By El Planteo

Today, 11:51 PM

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo.

AVCNF

2 minute read

Microsoft Up 20% Since July – Is It Time To Buy?

By Zaheer Anwari

Today, 11:51 PM

This tech stock giant has a performance history to be proud of. Since 2016, the price has moved 475%, handsomely rewarding investors. It has also been a pleasant journey for investors, barring the decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, with the price generally trading inside a bullish channel.

MSFT

1 minute read

US Stock Market Closes To Celebrate V-J Day 77 Years Ago Today

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 11:51 PM

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1945, the U.S. stock market closed to celebrate Victory over Japan Day. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 164.79 and the S&P 500 traded at 14.87.

SPY

2 minute read

If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When Disney+ Launched, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:51 PM

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has put a large emphasis on its streaming ambitions since launching the Disney+ streaming platform in November 2019. Here’s a look at how Disney+ has grown its subscribers and how the stock has performed since the launch.

DIS