Tag: risky

3 Highly Risky Stocks Investors Might Want to Avoid in 2024

A frustrated investor reviewing multiple charts and reports. Looking to buy some discounted stocks heading into 2024? There are some good deals in the markets, but there are also some potentially dangerous and risky stocks you may want to steer clear of now. Three stocks investors should tread very carefully with include Altria Group (NYSE: […]

Is legal sports gambling a risky bet for Americans?

β€œThe 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening Sports betting, a practice that was illegal nearly everywhere in the United States for decades, has exploded into the mainstream over the past four years. Until recently, sports gambling was effectively banned in every state but Nevada. It still happened, […]

Holiday shopping: β€˜Buy now, pay later’ risky business, analysts warn

Consumers are expected to use β€œbuy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells. The short-term loans often come with consumer-friendly interest rates and allow shoppers to make an initial payment at checkout, then pay the rest in […]