StoneCo ( NASDAQ:STNE ) and MercadoLibre ( NASDAQ:MELI ) are leaders in the e-commerce and digital payments spaces in Latin America. Their stocks have not performed particularly well this year, though -- but that doesn't mean they won't be long-term winners. In this Motley Fool Live segment from "The 5" recorded Oct. 8 , Fool.com contributors Jason Hall, Jeremy Bowman, and Nicholas Rossolillo discuss why the future still looks bright for both tech firms. Jeremy Bowman: Let's talk about what your favorite international stock -- your favorite non-U.S. stock -- is right now. Nick, let's go to you. Nicholas Rossolillo: I don't have to defer for that long. [laughs] You asked about StoneCo. Man, what a disaster. Let's preface my pitch here with a chart that you never want to see. StoneCo, since they went public in late 2018, a pretty good run through the first month or two of 2021, and then, the last year-to-date has just been a disaster. You don't want to see …
Why HubSpot Stock Is Falling Today
What happened Shares of HubSpot ( NYSE:HUBS ) were falling today as the 10-year Treasury yield increased to 1.5%, the highest it's been since June. The tech stock fell by as much as 6.4% this morning and was down by 4.6% as of noon EDT. So what Rising Treasury yields are often viewed as a negative thing for fast-growing technology stocks because they mean that debt spending will cost more for companies, eating into their long-term growth potential. Image source: Getty Images. That appears to be what's happening with HubSpot's stock today, along with many other technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite , which is largely composed of tech stocks, fell by more than 1% this morning, though it had regained some of its losses by midafternoon. Some investors may also be concerned that the government could be headed for a shutdown later this week. Congress is busy this week trying to pass two bills, which total about $4.5 trillion in spending. Meanwhile, …
Why HubSpot Stock Soared to a New All-Time High Today
What happened Shares of HubSpot ( NYSE:HUBS ) surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, gaining as much as 16.7%. As of 2:02 p.m. EDT, the stock was up by 15.9%. The catalyst driving the inbound marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist higher was an announcement at its annual marketing event that it was getting into a lucrative new business: payments. So what The company announced the launch of HubSpot Payments, "an end-to-end payment solution built to deliver a more delightful and connected buyer experience." It's built directly into the company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform and doesn't require "writing code or clunky integrations." Image source: Getty Images. To encourage customers to use HubSpot Payments, the company will waive the fees for the first $50,000 of ACH transactions processed each month. HubSpot said it is teaming up with global online payment processor Stripe -- a longtime partner -- to help power the solution. …
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5 Traits to Chase in the Hunt for 10X Stocks
We all dream about stocks that turn a modest investment into life-changing wealth. But for many, it stays a dream; there are thousands of publicly traded companies, and it's so hard to find the one that's the next Amazon , let alone find it before the whole world already knows about it. But there are lessons we can take from the stocks that did go on to become the dominant companies we idolize. Here are five traits that I've found most stocks to have that go on to 10X returns and beyond. 1. A founder at the helm The founders of the world's greatest companies are nearly celebrities in their own right. Jeff Bezos and Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook , Elon Musk and Tesla . Founders are builders, and a high-quality business is a reflection of its leadership. I would argue that a company's management is its most important trait. Image Source: Getty Images. A study by Brain & Company tracked stocks of founder-led companies from 1990 through 2014 and found that …
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3 Solid Growth Stocks Perfect for Retirees
Retired investors may recoil at the mere mention of the word "inflation," because it means the money they've accumulated in their portfolios will buy less and less of the services and items they need. That's one reason why it's important to have some exposure to growth stocks in your portfolio -- they can help counter inflation's erosive impact on the value of your nest egg. To that end, we asked three savvy Motley Fool contributors to recommend growth stocks that they think would be smart additions to any retirement portfolio. Here's why they view Abbott Laboratories ( NYSE:ABT ) , Facebook ( NASDAQ:FB ) , and Rent-A-Center ( NASDAQ:RCII ) as great choices to consider buying now. Image source: Getty Images. A potent mix of income and growth Eric Volkman (Abbott Laboratories): For a great retirement portfolio stock, let's duck into the laboratory -- Abbott Laboratories, that is. A healthcare company with roots going back more than 130 years, …
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3 Stocks to Watch Heading Into Earnings Season
Earnings season is upon us once again, and while long-term investors shouldn't put too much weight on any company's results from any single quarter, these regular check-ins can certainly give investors more clarity about how businesses and the broader economy are performing. Quarterly reports can also provide insights into the trajectory of a company's growth. This earnings season, I'll be keeping a close eye on a few intriguing stocks, including Silvergate Capital ( NYSE:SI ) , Live Oak Bancshares ( NASDAQ:LOB ) , and Goosehead Insurance ( NASDAQ:GSHD ) . Image source: Getty Images. 1. Silvergate Capital Silvergate Capital started out as a traditional bank, but in 2013, it pivoted to digital currency customers, offering fee-based solutions for people trying to navigate the underdeveloped regulatory environment around cryptocurrencies . This has driven growth for the bank as Bitcoin and other tokens surged in value. Silvergate has grown its total …
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3 Reopening Tech Stocks to Buy in October
The pandemic generated tailwinds for many tech stocks in the e-commerce, cloud, gaming, and remote work markets last year. However, many of those stocks stalled out this year as infection rates declined, vaccination rates rose, and more businesses reopened. As that market sentiment shift continues, investors should pay more attention to tech stocks that should benefit from those reopening trends instead. Let's take a closer look at three of those companies: Impinj ( NASDAQ:PI ) , Adyen ( OTC:ADYE.Y ) , and Airbnb ( NASDAQ:ABNB ) . Image source: Getty Images 1. Impinj Impinj is a leading maker of radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, software, and readers. Before the pandemic struck, Impinj's sales were booming as companies used its RFID chips to modernize their businesses, optimize their supply chains, and connect their infrastructure to the Internet of Things (IoT). Retailers also used its chips to track their products and sales trends to compete …
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Buy This Stock While It’s Under Wall Street’s Radar
There are a lot of companies out there that don't get the recognition they deserve. In finance, hot fintech stocks and cryptocurrencies are all the rage. Without established name recognition, many solid companies can slip by unnoticed. Live Oak Bancshares ( NASDAQ:LOB ) is a perfect example of a company flying under Wall Street's radar. The regional bank has excelled as the bank for small businesses. This has been a great driver for growth, but what I'm more excited about is the bank's foray into fintech investments and its focus on companies revolutionizing the banking process. America's top small-business lender Live Oak has been crushing it because of its position as a small-business lender . The company can brag about its No. 1 ranking among Small Business Association (SBA) lenders in the country, with $747 million in loans approved through the SBA 7(a) program. It was also named the top commercial-lending partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural …
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Insiders Are Buying Live Oak Bancshares Stock
Live Oak Bancshares ( NASDAQ:LOB ) is a roughly $8.2 billion asset bank that has benefited immensely from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Since the coronavirus pandemic began, insiders have been buying shares of the stock heavily, which has already resulted in huge gains for some of them. The buying continued in August. While insiders can sell shares for a number of different reasons, they only buy shares for one reason: They believe the price will rise. Let's take a look at the moves and at what they mean for the stock. Image source: Getty Images. Insider moves Different executives at the bank began buying shares in early March, taking advantage of the market declines that resulted from the pandemic. Notably, Live Oak President Neil Lawrence Underwood purchased 95,000 shares at $11.46 per share for a total value of $1.09 million . That purchase has profited tremendously, as shares of Live Oak are now trading at more than $22 per share. At least five other …
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5 of the Top-Performing Bank Stocks in 2020
There hasn't been a lot of boasting in the banking industry this year, with most banks bracing for heavy loan losses and lower revenues as a result of the low-rate environment. The sector has lost a lot of ground with most bank indexes falling more than 30% since the beginning of the year. Still, some banks have managed to shake off the uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and keep their stock price close to where it started in 2020, or even above -- a very impressive accomplishment, given the state of things. Here are five top performing bank stocks since the start of the year based on stock price performance. Image source: Morgan Stanley. 1. Deutsche Bank Germany's largest bank has struggled for the last few years, and has certainly seen its fair share of regulatory issues, particularly as it relates to anti-money laundering rules and the Bank Secrecy Act. Its stock price dropped from close to $30 per share in 2015 to $7.78 per share heading into this year. …
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