How to play this struggling tech stock for upside, while protecting for the downside

Virtually all investors aim to identify stocks that offer growth potential while being reasonably priced relative to their fundamentals. This approach is often associated with legendary investor Peter Lynch, who advocated for a balanced approach to investing. I have found an example of one such stock and how to play it with options. To characterize […]

How to buy a health care turnaround story at a discount using options

Dexcom (DXCM) , a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, has positioned itself as a standout in the medical device space by leveraging innovation to maintain dominance despite rising competition. The company’s investments in digital health platforms and integration with consumer brands further solidify its competitive advantage. Investors are starting to pay attention to […]

How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard

As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]

A key U.S. inflation report looms over Wall Street. How to trade it

The October personal consumption expenditures price index report has many investors wondering how it may impact the postelection market rally. The S & P equal weight index has outperformed the market cap-weighted S & P 500 since Nov. 5. On top of that, more than 100 S & P companies hit new highs on Monday. […]

Here’s how to maximize your tax breaks for charitable giving

Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images As year-end approaches, you may be eyeing a donation to charity — and certain gifting strategies can boost your tax break, experts say.   In 2023, U.S. charitable giving hit $557.16 billion, up roughly 2% compared to 2022, according to Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s annual report released […]

How to invest $500,000 for the year ahead, according to 2 wealth managers

As investors position their portfolios for 2025, wealth managers are advocating for a diversified approach with selective bets on undervalued sectors. CNBC Pro spoke to Ollie Clark, deputy head of research at WH Ireland, and Mark Preskett, senior portfolio manager at Morningstar Wealth, about how investors with roughly $500,000 could look to allocate their portfolio. […]

How to capitalize on the November dip-buying opportunity in gold

The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) has shown remarkable strength in 2024, soaring 40% between January and October. For those who missed the rally, November offers a potential opportunity as GLD has pulled back 8% from its all-time highs, creating a dip-buying scenario. To validate a bullish outlook on GLD, I rely on specific technical indicators […]

How to optimize your holiday travel budget on ‘Travel Tuesday’

If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel.  To afford holiday trips, about 50% of respondents are cutting back on other expenses while 49% are picking up discounts and deals, according to the 2024 Holiday Travel Outlook […]