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Nio Stock is Revving Up, But Should You Jump on Board?
June 18, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Nio Stock is Revving Up, But Should You Jump on Board?

Chris Markoch

Nio is one of the more fascinating companies in the electric vehicle sector. However with NIO stock up 30% in the last month, it's beginning to show signs of being overextended. Investors may want to wait for a better entry point at this time.

NYSE:NIONASDAQ:TSLANYSE:F
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3 Grocery Stocks That Are Proving They Are Still Essential
June 17, 2021 3:00 AM ET

3 Grocery Stocks That Are Proving They Are Still Essential

Chris Markoch

Grocery stores are notoriously competitive, low-margin businesses. But that doesn’t mean that you should overlook the grocery sector entirely. Here are three pure play grocery stocks that look to have an essential role in our economy moving forward.  

NASDAQ:SFMNYSE:KRNASDAQ:COST
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3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021
June 16, 2021 10:00 AM ET

3 Regional Banks That Offer Strong Value in 2021

Chris Markoch

The recent merger of TFC Financial with Huntington Bancshares is shining a spotlight on regional banks. But at this time, there still appear to be some better buys among regional bank stocks than HBAN. In this article, we’ll give you three selections that appear to have strong upside for the rest of 2021.  

NASDAQ:HBANNYSE:CFGNYSE:JPM
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3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk
June 16, 2021 3:00 AM ET

3 SPAC Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk

Chris Markoch

Investing in a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a reminder that there’s no such thing as a sure thing. But there are some current SPAC offerings that appear to have a bright future. Here are three picks that should be on your watch list.  

NASDAQ:PACXNYSE:KCACNYSE:XPOA
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3 Sporting Goods Stocks to Buy as Summer Heats Up
June 15, 2021 4:10 AM ET

3 Sporting Goods Stocks to Buy as Summer Heats Up

Chris Markoch

Sporting goods stocks have been among the best-performing stocks since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. But with many of these stocks showing phenomenal gains, the question is if it’s time for fitness stocks to take a cool down period. Here are three of the sporting goods stocks that still have legs.  

NYSE:DKSNYSE:DECKNASDAQ:SPWH
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How to Profit From Value Investing
June 14, 2021 4:30 AM ET

How to Profit From Value Investing

Chris Markoch

Value investing is an investment strategy in which investors look to buy that are trading below their intrinsic value. In this article we’ll help explain value investing and offer tips on how to profit from this strategy.

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How to Profit From Growth Investing
June 11, 2021 5:00 AM ET

How to Profit From Growth Investing

Chris Markoch

Growth investing is an investment strategy that makes capital appreciation its primary goal. However, like any form of investing growth investing requires discipline and the ability to evaluate a company’s true potential.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:TSLANYSE:DIS
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DocuSign Is Everything a Meme Stock Wants to Be
June 11, 2021 4:05 AM ET

DocuSign Is Everything a Meme Stock Wants to Be

Chris Markoch

DocuSign is sitting on a gain of less than 10% in 2021. That means it’s underperforming the S&P 500 and many of the meme stocks. In this article, you'll see why DOCU stock is a much stronger bet in the tech sector.

NASDAQ:DOCU
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United Natural Foods Gives Investors Much to Chew On
June 10, 2021 4:00 AM ET

United Natural Foods Gives Investors Much to Chew On

Chris Markoch

United Natural Foods (NYSE:UNFI) delivered their fiscal year third-quarter earnings report on June 9, 2021. The company posted adjusted EPS of 94 cents which was ahead of analysts’ expectations for 88 cents..

NYSE:UNFINASDAQ:AMZN
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The Roller Coaster Ride For Stitch Fix is Pointing Down After Earnings
June 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Roller Coaster Ride For Stitch Fix is Pointing Down After Earnings

Chris Markoch

After gapping up over 15% after a strong earnings report shares of Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX) are settling into a tight range. And whereas SFIX stock looked undervalued just three months ago, the stock now appears to be close to fully valued,

NAASDAQ:SFIX
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/31 – 6/4
June 5, 2021 4:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/31 – 6/4

Chris Markoch

A short trading week is ending on an upbeat note as the jobs report came in not too hot and not too cold. We’ll know more about what this report really means in another month or two. In the meantime, the MarketBeat team of writers will stay on top of the stocks and the stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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ChargePoint Looks Like a Cautious Buy After Earnings
June 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET

ChargePoint Looks Like a Cautious Buy After Earnings

Chris Markoch

ChargePoint Holdings stock looks to have found a floor. The company faces some short-term obstacles, but the long-term trend is positive. Risk-tolerant investors should look to make opportunistic buys in CHPT stock.

NYSE:CHPTNYSE:CLIINYSE:SNPR
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Smucker’s Delivers Something Sweet For Bulls and Bears Alike
June 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Smucker’s Delivers Something Sweet For Bulls and Bears Alike

Chris Markoch

J.M. Smucker's delivered an earnings report that gave bulls and bears something to think about. However with revenue forecast to decline in the next 12 months, SJM stock looks overvalued and investors should wait for a pullback before entering a position.

NYSE:SJM
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Fair or Not, Workday May Be Part of a Summer Selloff in Tech Stocks
June 2, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Fair or Not, Workday May Be Part of a Summer Selloff in Tech Stocks

Chris Markoch

Workday stock appears to be caught up in the broader tech selloff. While the company still presents a long-term opportunity, traders may want to avoid taking a position in WDAY stock until sentiment changes.

NASDAQ:WDAY
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Stay Away From OLLI Stock While Short Interest Remains High
June 2, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Stay Away From OLLI Stock While Short Interest Remains High

Chris Markoch

Shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) gapped higher on May 28 after the discount chain pleased investors with its first-quarter earnings report.

NASDAQ:OLLI
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3 Oil Stocks That Will Survive Climate Change
June 2, 2021 4:00 AM ET

3 Oil Stocks That Will Survive Climate Change

Chris Markoch

If you’re going to invest in the oil sector, you must reconcile the continued need for fossil fuels alongside the growth of renewable energy sources. Here are three integrated energy companies that are showing how this "both/and" approach can benefit investors.

NYSE:RDS.ANYSE:BPNYSE:TOT
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/24 – 5/28
May 29, 2021 3:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/24 – 5/28

Chris Markoch

Despite disappointing data on personal income and spending in April, markets are basically flat as investors digest the data over the long holiday weekend. The markets reopen on June 1 and the MarketBeat team of writers will be on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the markets.

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It's Time to Go Shopping For Burlington Stock
May 25, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It's Time to Go Shopping For Burlington Stock

Chris Markoch

Brick-and-mortar retail is beating long odds in the last 12 months and BURL stock is rewarding investors who went along for the ride. With a strong earnings report expected on May 27, there's still time to invest in Burlington Stores.  

NYSE:BURL
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Take-Two Stock Is Putting Bullish Investors at a Crossroads
May 21, 2021 4:03 AM ET

Take-Two Stock Is Putting Bullish Investors at a Crossroads

Chris Markoch

After gapping up twice following a bullish earnings report, TTWO stock is putting bulls at a crossroads. Forward guidance suggests the stock may be priced right. But bullish sentiment may be enough to push the stock back over $200.

NASDAQ:TTWONASDAQ:ATVINASDSAQ:EA
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What More Does Golden Nugget Have to Prove?
May 21, 2021 4:00 AM ET

What More Does Golden Nugget Have to Prove?

Chris Markoch

Golden Nugget Online Gaming is trying to find a base of support despite the company delivering an earnings report that shows its expansion efforts are proceeding nicely. This article provides three reasons why investors may be holding back on GNOG stock.

NASDAQ:GNOG
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Will Positive Earnings Change the Trajectory of Booz Allen Hamilton Stock?
May 20, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Will Positive Earnings Change the Trajectory of Booz Allen Hamilton Stock?

Chris Markoch

Shares of Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) stock are struggling to find direction in advance of the company’s earnings report on May 21, 2021. Investors in the data analytics company have had a volatile ride so far in 2021.  

NYSE:BAH
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Legal Issues Behind It, IBIO Stock May Be a Long Play For Risk-Tolerant Investors
May 19, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Legal Issues Behind It, IBIO Stock May Be a Long Play For Risk-Tolerant Investors

Chris Markoch

iBio remains a dark horse in the ongoing development of Covid-19 vaccines. But an intriguing new candidate and a resolution of intellectual property issues makes a long, albeit small position in IBIO stock justified for risk-tolerant investors.

NYSEAMERICAN:IBIO
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3 Retail Stocks to Watch This Week
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM ET

3 Retail Stocks to Watch This Week

Chris Markoch

Retail stocks were a surprising winner in 2020 as consumers quickly shifted to e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic. With many consumers now returning to in-person shopping, here are three retail stocks with upside heading into earnings.  

NYSE:TGTNYSE:TJXNYSE:LB
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Vroom Stock Will Need More Than One Good Earnings Report
May 13, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Vroom Stock Will Need More Than One Good Earnings Report

Chris Markoch

If you owned shares of Vroom (NASDAQ:VRM) stock the day after the company reported earnings, you are breathing a sigh of relief. The company’s shares are soaring over 10% in after-hours and pre-market trading.

NASDAQ:VRMNYSE:CVNANYSE:KMX
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