3-5-2021: SPACs Are Becoming Less of A 'Sure Thing' As the Deals Get Stranger

Mar 06, 2021, 01:00 AM

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It seemed like the SPAC (special purpose acquisition companies) trade could only go up, but as they bring lower quality companies public, many chosen takeovers are proving to be a mistake.

 

Today's Stocks & Topics: ATRS - Antares Pharma Inc., SLM - SLM Corp., Jobs Reports, Battery Companies, BABYX - BMO Growth Allocation Fund Y, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, CPA vs. Financial Advisor, MGM - MGM Resorts International, RMO - Romeo Power Inc., Buying a House, Dividends.

 

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the highest price of gas at the pump in U.S. history? AND-- What year did the cost of gas first cross over one dollar per gallon?"

 

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.



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