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Five Below stock price
March 16, 2023 9:20 AM ET

A Weakening Economy Suggests Caution Before Buying Five Below

Chris Markoch

In the long run Five Below may pay off for investors, but if you’re looking to make money in the market right now, there may be better options

NASDAQ:FIVENYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT
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Pfizer stock price
March 15, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Pfizer’s Latest Acquisition Strengthens the Case for PFE Stock

Chris Markoch

Pfizer's merger with Seagen will strengthen the company's already strong oncology portfolio and perhaps boost the case for owning PFE stock

NYSE:PFENASDAQ:SGENNYSE:MRK
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Bluegreen Vacations stock price
March 15, 2023 5:13 AM ET

Bluegreen Vacations May be a Buy if Travel Remains Strong

Chris Markoch

Bluegreen Vacations stock is falling sharply after solid earnings, but if demand for travel remains strong, BVH stock looks like an undervalued stock to buy

NYSE:BVH
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sports betting stocks
March 15, 2023 5:12 AM ET

3 Sports Betting Stocks That Don’t Feel Like a Gamble

Chris Markoch

Investing in sports betting stocks has been a cautionary tale for investors, but here are three sports betting stocks that are showing fundamental strength

NYSE:MGMNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:BYD
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Bonds Investing
March 14, 2023 5:30 AM ET

Bonds are a Safe Haven Again, Still Time to Buy?

Chris Markoch

Bonds are a safe haven as the flight to safety is on, but is there still time to buy? The answer will depend on your opinion of the economy.  

NASDAQ:SIVBNYSE:GS
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Crocs stock price
March 13, 2023 6:00 AM ET

Crocs May be a Comfortable Fit for Growth-Oriented Investors

Chris Markoch

Inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds may hold CROX stock back in the short term, but this is definitely one for your watchlist

NASDAQ:CROX
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Bionano Genomics stock price
March 13, 2023 5:03 AM ET

Is Bionano Genomics a Risk Worth Taking at This Price?

Chris Markoch

Revenues are increasing, but with its meme stock heyday well in the rearview mirror, it's fair to ask whether Bionano Genomics stock is a risk worth taking

NASDAQ:BNGO
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Silicon Valley Bank stock price
March 13, 2023 4:45 AM ET

Patience, Not Panic, Should be Your Playbook After SVB Collapse

Chris Markoch

Investors are rightfully concerned about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, but this is a time that calls for investors to be patient and not panic

NASDAQ:SIVB
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American Outdoor Brands stock price
March 10, 2023 9:30 AM ET

Can Investors Trust Consumers to Lift American Outdoor Brands?

Chris Markoch

AOUT stock could offer some value for growth-hungry investors. But achieving that growth will depend on the continued strength of the consumer

NASDAQ:AOUTNASDAQ:SWBI
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Solo Brands Stock Price
March 10, 2023 5:15 AM ET

Solo Brands May Remind Investors Why Cash is King

Chris Markoch

An increase in a key fundamental metric gives investors some food for thought when considering taking a position in Solo Brands. 

NYSE:DTCNASDAQ:AOUT
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Zymeworks stock price
March 9, 2023 4:45 AM ET

Zymeworks Offers Hope for More than Just Long-Term Investors

Chris Markoch

Zymeworks stock is up nearly 5% since reporting earnings and a rally that has put ZYME stock over 25% in the last 12 months and could send the stock higher

NYSE:ZYMENASDAQ:JAZZ
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Korn Ferry stock price
March 9, 2023 4:00 AM ET

Are Korn Ferry’s Results a Canary in the Employment Coal Mine?

Chris Markoch

Many economic indicators point to a weakening economy, but employment has remained strong. Could Korn Ferry's recent earnings report signal a shift?

NYSE:KFY
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Casey’s General Stores stock price
March 8, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Should You Park Some Capital with Casey’s General Stores?

Chris Markoch

Casey’s General Stores stock is up nearly 5% after posting stronger-than-expected earnings and analysts are becoming more bullish on the stock

NASDAQ:CASYNYSE:JPMNYSE:RY
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Rivian stock price
March 2, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Rivian Gives Investors a Taste of the Anxiety Its Consumers Feel

Chris Markoch

Rivian's earnings report delivered mixed results that were enough to give investors a taste of the anxiety that consumers feel about electric vehicles.

NASDAQ:RIVN
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dollar stores stock forecast
March 1, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Which Dollar Store, If Any, is Worth Your Investment Dollars?

Chris Markoch

Dollar stores are effectively capturing retail dollars, but does that make them good investments? And if so, which one may be worth buying now?

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:DLTRNASDAQ:FIVE
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Rocketlab stock price
February 28, 2023 5:03 AM ET

Why Government Contracts are a Blessing and Curse for Rocket Lab

Chris Markoch

If you are planning to take a position in RKLB stock based on the possibility of more government contracts, you may want to wait until the budget fight ends

NASDAQ:RKLB
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cruise line Stocks
February 27, 2023 9:38 AM ET

Cruise Line Stocks Still Have Some Choppy Waters to Navigate

Chris Markoch

Debt, pricing power, and recession are the headwinds that need to subside before it will be clear sailing for the cruise line industry

NYSE:RCLNYSE:NCLHNYSE:CCL
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Dominos Pizza Stock price forecast
February 27, 2023 4:50 AM ET

Will Lower Demand Take a Bite Out of Domino's Pizza Stock?

Chris Markoch

If investors are still wondering about demand destruction, the revenue outlook for Domino's Pizza shows that the 15-year run for DPZ stock may be ending

NYSE:DPZ
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Why Albemarle Stock is a Long-Term Buy for an Inevitable Future?
February 21, 2023 5:12 AM ET

Why Albemarle Stock is a Long-Term Buy for an Inevitable Future?

Chris Markoch

Unless you believe this time is different, long-term demand for lithium is a safe bet for years to come. And Albemarle is a low-risk way to gain exposure

NYSE:ALBNYSE:SQM
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Could Copper be the Shiny Object That Lifts Barrick Gold?
February 20, 2023 6:00 AM ET

Could Copper be the Shiny Object That Lifts Barrick Gold?

Chris Markoch

Barrick Gold has the industry’s largest gold mining portfolio and the company is steadily increasing its copper holdings.  

NYSE:GOLD
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Deere Stock Raises Outlook and is Ready to Power Higher
February 17, 2023 8:00 AM ET

Deere Stock Raises Outlook and is Ready to Power Higher

Chris Markoch

Deere & Co. stock erased most of its January loss after an earnings beat and positive full-year guidance. The next question is how high can DE stock go?

NYSE:DE
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Is it Time to Fade the Rally in Generac Stock?
February 17, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Is it Time to Fade the Rally in Generac Stock?

Chris Markoch

Generac stock has had a good run and there may be better days ahead. But now may be the time to take profit and look for a better entry point later this year

NYSE:GNRC
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AbbVie Has a Mixed Outlook After Mixed Earnings
February 13, 2023 5:00 AM ET

AbbVie Has a Mixed Outlook After Mixed Earnings

Chris Markoch

AbbVie stock was up after posting a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report, but with the company's patent expiring on Humira, the stock is a hold

NYSE:ABBV
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Enphase Energy May be Offering Investors a Second Chance
February 9, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Enphase Energy May be Offering Investors a Second Chance

Chris Markoch

For opportunistic investors, the recent drop in ENPH stock may be a buying opportunity before the stock makes another run to an all-time high

NASDAQ:ENPH
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