How to trade Netflix using options ahead of earnings

Netflix earnings are out after the bell Thursday. Here’s why traders may want to use an upside call option as a substitute for a long stock position into results right now. Netflix shares are up more than 35% in the past 12 months ahead of its earnings report, currently placing it about 4% from the […]

ITR filing 2024: How to check income tax refund status online? A step-by-step guide

The deadline for submitting your Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25) is July 31, 2024. Timely filing is crucial to ensure you can claim any eligible tax refunds. Several online resources, such as the Income Tax Department’s website, are accessible to assist you in filing your ITR. After submitting […]

This software stock is about to hit heavy resistance. How to trade it with options

I believe Salesforce shares are about to hit resistance and there’s an options trade that will win if the stock falters. Salesforce (CRM) dropped an eye-popping 22% despite beating earnings estimates in its last earnings report on May 29. As is common with growth stocks, which trade at a high valuation, beating earnings estimates is […]

How to freeze your trading account in response to any suspicious activity?

The recent incident known as the “Groww fiasco,” where a Groww user claimed that the investment platform did not invest their money in a mutual fund as displayed on the app, sparked significant concern among mutual fund investors, particularly those using brokerage firms. Screenshots of the user’s complaint were shared on social media, raising questions […]

This industrial stock reporting Friday could indicate an economic slowdown. How to trade it

With earnings season kicking off, we’ll break down an industrial stock reporting Friday and how to trade it. Earnings season occurs four times a year when many publicly traded companies release quarterly earnings reports, providing investors with detailed financial information such as revenue, profit, earnings per share, and other vital metrics. Historically, Alcoa Inc. marked […]

Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here’s how to stop them

Ridvan_celik | E+ | Getty Images Employment scams surged last year, as criminals leveraged artificial intelligence to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers, experts said. Consumer reports of job scams jumped 118% in 2023 from the prior year, according to a recent report by the Identity Theft Resource Center. Thieves generally pose […]

How to safeguard your financial information if you lose your phone

Smartphones now provide a gateway to a vast amount of financial information. However, the convenience of digital finance means that it is inherently vulnerable. If you lose your smartphone, the financial risks can be significant as there is a substantial amount of personal and money-related data on your device. “We all keep our lives on […]

Retirement Planning: How to achieve early retirement bliss? A step-by-step guide

Early retirement can indeed be a cherished goal for many individuals, despite the challenges that may accompany its pursuit. Early retirement necessitates accumulating enough savings to sustain oneself potentially for decades, demanding considerable financial discipline and sacrifices, particularly for those early in their careers. Also, medical expenses can significantly deplete retirement savings, especially in the […]

How to protect your credit score? 4 experts answer

In the hurly burly of daily life, we sometimes tend to overlook the essentials; like maintaining your credit score. A decision that may come back to haunt us in the future. Maintaining a good credit score is crucial because it affects loan approvals, and interest rates. “Customers can protect their credit scores by paying EMI […]