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Why the Best Days for Retail Investors May be Yet to Come
May 30, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Why the Best Days for Retail Investors May be Yet to Come

Chris Markoch

In this article, we’ll define the retail investor and the pros and cons of being a retail investor. We’ll also go into more detail about why it’s never been a better time to be a retail investor

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Should Dollar General or Dollar Tree Give Investors a Case of FOMO?
May 27, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Should Dollar General or Dollar Tree Give Investors a Case of FOMO?

Chris Markoch

Shares of Dollar General and Dollar Tree are rallying the day after both companies reported strong earnings. In this article, we’ll look at each stock and let you know if either, or both, have legs

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:TGT
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How Year-over-Year (YOY) Measurements Can Make You a Smarter Investor
May 26, 2022 10:00 AM ET

How Year-over-Year (YOY) Measurements Can Make You a Smarter Investor

Chris Markoch

In this article, we’ll help investors understand what the year-over-year comparison attempts to measure, the benefits of this measurement to investors, as well as how to calculate YOY when it’s not readily provided

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What is Stagflation and How Can it Affect Your Investments?
May 26, 2022 8:00 AM ET

What is Stagflation and How Can it Affect Your Investments?

Chris Markoch

Stagflation is a combination of high unemployment combined with slow (or stagnant) economic growth. In this article, we'll look at the relationship between inflation and stagflation and why you can't have one without the other

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Fundamental Strength Makes Williams-Sonoma One for Your Recovery Watchlist
May 24, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Fundamental Strength Makes Williams-Sonoma One for Your Recovery Watchlist

Chris Markoch

In a real-world example of the phrase “misery loves company,” Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) stock has fallen 15% since May 17. The reason isn’t that the retailer of premium home furnishings has issued bad news

NYSE:WSMNYSE:TGTNYSE:WMT
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Here’s Why Best Buy May or May Not Be Your “Best Buy” After Earnings
May 23, 2022 4:05 AM ET

Here’s Why Best Buy May or May Not Be Your “Best Buy” After Earnings

Chris Markoch

The short-term outlook for Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is difficult to handicap. But here are some factors for both the bulls and the bears to consider

NYSE:BBY
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Will John Deere’s Earnings Help to Calm the Markets?
May 20, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Will John Deere’s Earnings Help to Calm the Markets?

Chris Markoch

At this point, any bit of good news would have a calming effect on markets. With that in mind, John Deere's earnings report may be a case of the right company at the right time

NYSE:DE
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Volatile Times Are When AbbVie Shines the Brightest
May 16, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Volatile Times Are When AbbVie Shines the Brightest

Chris Markoch

Even in a slower growth environment, investors who invest in AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) stock can count on a generous dividend that will add to the stock's total return

NYSE:ABBV
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Anheuser-Busch InBev May Need One More Quarter to Confirm a Buy Signal
May 12, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Anheuser-Busch InBev May Need One More Quarter to Confirm a Buy Signal

Chris Markoch

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) stock has qualities that investors will be looking for when buyers return to the market  

NYSE:BUD
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Can Six Flags(SIX) or Cedar Fair (FUN) Give Investors a Thrill Later This Year?
May 11, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Can Six Flags(SIX) or Cedar Fair (FUN) Give Investors a Thrill Later This Year?

Chris Markoch

We could all use a little more fun in our lives. And that’s why I’m suggesting that patient investors may find value in Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) and Cedar Fair (NYSE:FUN) stocks in the next few quarters

NYSE:FUNNYSE:SIX
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3 Reasons Why Hostess Brands Could Be a Sweet Addition to Your Watchlist
May 11, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Reasons Why Hostess Brands Could Be a Sweet Addition to Your Watchlist

Chris Markoch

Hostess Brands just delivered its ninth straight quarter of revenue growth of at least 9%. Here are three more reasons why I believe TWNK stock should make your watchlist

NYSE:TWNKNYSE:C
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Expedia or Bookings Holdings: Which Stock Should You Travel With?
May 6, 2022 4:10 AM ET

Expedia or Bookings Holdings: Which Stock Should You Travel With?

Chris Markoch

In this article, we’re going to look at Expedia and Booking Holdings. Both reported earnings this week so it’s a good time to look at which of these stocks, if any, is a good buy in this volatile market

NASDAQ:EXPENASDAQ:BKNG
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It’s Time For FuboTV to Stand Out in the Sea of Streaming
May 4, 2022 1:04 AM ET

It’s Time For FuboTV to Stand Out in the Sea of Streaming

Chris Markoch

FuboTV is proving it can generate revenue. But for FUBO stock to grow the company has to show what, if anything, it does better than another streaming companies

NYSE:FUBONASDAQ:NFLX
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3M Stock is Worth a Look Because of the Company it Keeps
May 4, 2022 1:00 AM ET

3M Stock is Worth a Look Because of the Company it Keeps

Chris Markoch

3M does business with many of the sectors that feature the disruptive technology which will define the market for years to come. That's why investors should look at MMM stock as a quality stock to buy on the dip

NYSE:MMM
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Enphase Energy Has a Sunny Future With Some Clouds in the Short Term
May 2, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Enphase Energy Has a Sunny Future With Some Clouds in the Short Term

Chris Markoch

The long run outlook for Enphase Energy is bullish. But in the short-term, there may be some headwinds that keep ENPH stock range bound.  

NASDAQ:ENPH
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Why is Chevron Stock Falling After Strong Earnings?
April 30, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Why is Chevron Stock Falling After Strong Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Despite a double beat in the company’s first quarter earnings, CVX stock fell over 3% on concerns over inflation and rising interest rates. However, when the dust settles Chevron still looks like a buy

NYSE:CVX
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Newmont Corporation is the Same as It’s Always Been Which is Why It’s a Buy
April 27, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Newmont Corporation is the Same as It’s Always Been Which is Why It’s a Buy

Chris Markoch

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) stock continues to fall after the mining company delivered its earnings report on April 22. In fairness, the company missed slightly on both the top and bottom lines.

NYSE:NEM
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Is Cleveland-Cliffs Stock a Safe Bet After Earnings?
April 26, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Is Cleveland-Cliffs Stock a Safe Bet After Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) stock remains in sharp decline on the second trading day after posting a strong earnings report on April 22, 2022.

NYSE:CLF
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Should You Buy Carvana or AutoNation or Pass on Both?
April 22, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Should You Buy Carvana or AutoNation or Pass on Both?

Chris Markoch

Two companies are benefiting from the surge in used car demand. In this article, we’re looking under the hood at these two companies to see which one, if any, may be a recovery play in 2022.  

NYSE:CVNANYSE:AN
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What Should Investors Take Away From Boston Beers Earnings?
April 22, 2022 2:00 AM ET

What Should Investors Take Away From Boston Beer's Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Earnings are expected to show more trouble for SAM Stock. But analysts continue to believe a turnaround is in sight. Something has to give and that’s what we’ll take a look at in this article

NYSE:SAM
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NextEra Energy Offers a Long-Term Gain if You Can Tolerate Short-Term Pain
April 21, 2022 9:00 AM ET

NextEra Energy Offers a Long-Term Gain if You Can Tolerate Short-Term Pain

Chris Markoch

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is one of the leading clean energy companies in the United States. And that served the company very well for most of the last two years.

NYSE:NEE
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The Role of Price-to-Book Ratio in Fundamental Analysis
April 18, 2022 12:00 AM ET

The Role of Price-to-Book Ratio in Fundamental Analysis

Chris Markoch

In this article, we'll explain how when used in the right context the price-to-book (P/B) ratio can help value investors identify quality stocks

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3 Undervalued Easter Eggs to Watch For This Earnings Season
April 15, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Undervalued Easter Eggs to Watch For This Earnings Season

Chris Markoch

Based on what analysts are saying, it’s reasonable to expect that the outlook for these three undervalued companies will be strong

NYSE:GNRC
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3 Stocks to Buy Now no Matter What You Believe About Inflation
April 14, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Stocks to Buy Now no Matter What You Believe About Inflation

Chris Markoch

Despite inflation remaining at record levels, there are some stocks that make good hedges against inflation. And the three stocks on this list offer decent growth to go along with exceptional value

NYSE:NUENYSE:CWHNYSE:WMT
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