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What is Cost Basis
August 8, 2022 6:00 AM ET

What is Cost Basis

Chris Markoch

As part of every investor’s due diligence, they should pay attention to the cost basis of every security they purchase.

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3 Hotel Stocks to Consider Checking into After Earnings
August 5, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Hotel Stocks to Consider Checking into After Earnings

Chris Markoch

In this article, we’ll look at three hotel stocks that investors may want to consider checking into in the second half of the year

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Is It Time to Take a Ride on Cedar Fair Stock?
August 5, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Is It Time to Take a Ride on Cedar Fair Stock?

Chris Markoch

In this article, we’ll look at why it might be time to jump on undervalued FUN stock and one reason why investors may want to continue waiting in line.

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Devon Energy Looks Attractive if You Look Past the Headlines
August 4, 2022 4:05 AM ET

Devon Energy Looks Attractive if You Look Past the Headlines

Chris Markoch

There are some very sound reasons to invest in DVN stock. However, it’s important to separate the long-term outlook from some short-term headwinds  

NYSE:DVNNYSE:CVXNYSE:OXY
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Is it Time to Tap Molson Coors or Will Beer Sales Turn Flat?
August 4, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Is it Time to Tap Molson Coors or Will Beer Sales Turn Flat?

Chris Markoch

In this article, we look at why Molson Coors held firm on their full year forecast and how investors should factor that in on their decision to buy TAP stock

NYSE:TAP
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The One Question You Have to Ask Before Investing in INTC Stock
July 29, 2022 9:44 AM ET

The One Question You Have to Ask Before Investing in INTC Stock

Chris Markoch

Intel had a disastrous earnings report but may have some fundamental strength. However, before diving into INTC stock, investors should ask one question. 

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Home Depot: A Beautiful Boring Stock to Navigate a Bear Market
July 29, 2022 9:20 AM ET

Home Depot: A Beautiful Boring Stock to Navigate a Bear Market

Chris Markoch

Home Depot reports earnings in August. So now is the time to look at the business to see if HD stock is a good choice for your portfolio at this time

NYSE:HDNYSE:WMT
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Could CRISPR Therapeutics be a Moonshot Hiding in Plain Sight?
July 29, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Could CRISPR Therapeutics be a Moonshot Hiding in Plain Sight?

Chris Markoch

This article reviews the current state of affairs for CRISPR Therapeutics so you can decide if the gene editing company is worth a speculative investment

NASDAQ:CRSP
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Why Apple Shares May Have Room to Move Higher After Earnings
July 29, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Why Apple Shares May Have Room to Move Higher After Earnings

Chris Markoch

Apple's solid earnings report is showing that in terms of the company's iPhone, what consumers do may be more important than what they say 

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One Reason to Be Bullish, One Reason to be Bearish After Walmarts Profit Warning
July 27, 2022 4:05 AM ET

One Reason to Be Bullish, One Reason to be Bearish After Walmart's Profit Warning

Chris Markoch

In this article, I’ll give you one reason Walmart (NYSE: WMT) may still offer investors a buying opportunity and one reason investors may want to avoid the stock for now

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Here are Three Watchlist Stocks to Capitalize on Sector Rotation
July 22, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Three Watchlist Stocks to Capitalize on Sector Rotation

Chris Markoch

Sector rotation is a common market event based on the theory that economies move in cycles. Here are three stocks, one apiece, from sectors that institutions are rotating into.

NYSE:MRKNYSE:HSYNYSE:ALB
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A Dose of AbbVie Stock Can Help Your Bear Market Portfolio
July 19, 2022 11:00 PM ET

A Dose of AbbVie Stock Can Help Your Bear Market Portfolio

Chris Markoch

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is a conventional stock for unconventional times. And that’s exactly why it makes sense to add or hold in your bear market portfolio.

NYSE:ABBVNYSE:MS
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When You Silence the Noise, AMD Stock Still Offers Strong Fundamentals
July 19, 2022 12:00 AM ET

When You Silence the Noise, AMD Stock Still Offers Strong Fundamentals

Chris Markoch

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is illustrative of how quickly sentiment can turn. From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to the end of November 2021, AMD stock climbed 290%.

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Hold Pfizer Today With Catalysts for Further Growth Tomorrow
July 17, 2022 11:15 PM ET

Hold Pfizer Today With Catalysts for Further Growth Tomorrow

Chris Markoch

Pfizer stock is down 12% in 2022. However, there is one short-term and one long-term catalyst that should inform your decision on whether PFE stock is right for your investment objectives.  

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Johnson & Johnson Continues to Prove its Value in a Volatile Year
July 16, 2022 11:30 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson Continues to Prove its Value in a Volatile Year

Chris Markoch

Johnson & Johnson is scheduled to release its second quarter earnings report on July 19, 2022. Low single-digit growth may not do much to excite investors. But in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the reasons why investors should consider adding JNJ stock to their bear market portfolio

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Why PepsiCo May Be a Harbinger for Q2 Earnings Season?
July 12, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Why PepsiCo May Be a Harbinger for Q2 Earnings Season?

Chris Markoch

Many analysts are warning of an “earnings recession” that will start in the quarter just ended. If that’s the case, then a company like PepsiCo will have a lot to say about the state of the American consumer

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3 Grocery Stocks That Can Help Take a Bite Out of Inflation
July 8, 2022 12:00 AM ET

3 Grocery Stocks That Can Help Take a Bite Out of Inflation

Chris Markoch

Grocery stocks are among the best defensive stocks for investors to buy during a bear market. Here are three best-in-class stocks that have pricing power to withstand a recession

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Why Hersheys May Deliver a Sweet Surprise This Earnings Season
June 30, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Why Hershey's May Deliver a Sweet Surprise This Earnings Season

Chris Markoch

As investors look forward to the second quarter earnings season, they should take a close look at The Hershey Company. The company's latest quarterly results shows that it is retaining pricing power

NYSE:HSY
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The Key Number That Explains Why CrowdStrike May Power Higher
June 7, 2022 4:00 AM ET

The Key Number That Explains Why CrowdStrike May Power Higher

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock is down despite a strong earnings report. This article explains why this is all about institutional investors and why it may be an opportunity to strategically accumulate CRWD stock at an attractive price

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD)
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3 Precious Metals ETFs to Play the Commodities Boom
June 7, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Precious Metals ETFs to Play the Commodities Boom

Chris Markoch

After underperforming in 2021, precious metals are seeing higher demand along with many commodities. This article looks at three ETFs that have a focus on precious metals in one form or another

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What Does a Housing Bubble Mean and How Does it Impact Investors?
June 3, 2022 4:00 AM ET

What Does a Housing Bubble Mean and How Does it Impact Investors?

Chris Markoch

In this article we’ll explain what a housing bubble means and review the steps retail investors should take to protect and grow their portfolios when the bubble is inflating and deflating.

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Investing in Chewy Will Require More Than One Earnings Report
June 3, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Investing in Chewy Will Require More Than One Earnings Report

Chris Markoch

Before you decide to get in on the post-earnings rally in CHWY stock, let's take a look at the good, and not so good, that's going on with the online retailer

NYSE:CHWY
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What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?
June 2, 2022 3:00 PM ET

What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?

Chris Markoch

EBITDA is one of the most important terms to understand when analyzing if a stock is a good buy. This article provides a brief explanation of the term EBITDA including why it matters to investors

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Should Medtronic Make the Cut For Your Recovery Watchlist?
May 31, 2022 8:30 AM ET

Should Medtronic Make the Cut For Your Recovery Watchlist?

Chris Markoch

Medtronic stock is down 6% since the medical device company reported earnings on May 26, 2022. In this article, we’ll take a look at MDT stock so you can decide if it deserves a place on your recovery watchlist

NYSE:MDT
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