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Buy Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Before Good News Gets Even Better
January 25, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Buy Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Before Good News Gets Even Better

Chris Markoch

In what many analysts are calling a frothy market, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) must be wondering what gives? The iconic big pharma company is being held to a mighty high standard.

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United (NYSE:UAL) Stock Is Telling Two Stories, Be Sure You Choose the Right One
January 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

United (NYSE:UAL) Stock Is Telling Two Stories, Be Sure You Choose the Right One

Chris Markoch

United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) reports its fourth quarter 2020 earnings after the market closes on January 20, 2021. The airline is expected to deliver more of the same news that has defined the prior two quarters.

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It’s Time to Cozy Up to Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)
January 18, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time to Cozy Up to Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Chris Markoch

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been a stock that investors love to hate. Even when the company was posting beat after beat in its 2020 earnings reports, the stock almost like clockwork would fall.

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Delta Air Lines or Southwest Airlines: Which Is a Better Buy As Vaccines Roll Out?
January 15, 2021 4:16 AM ET

Delta Air Lines or Southwest Airlines: Which Is a Better Buy As Vaccines Roll Out?

Chris Markoch

At one time, choosing between Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) was like fishing in a barrel. These have been two of the strongest, well-run airlines for investors.

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Constellation Brands May Be Getting a High From the Run-Off Election
January 5, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Constellation Brands May Be Getting a High From the Run-Off Election

Chris Markoch

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) will report earnings before the market opens on January 7. The consensus of analysts is for the company to post earnings of $2.41 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Looks to Be a Buy on Strong Pharmacy Sales
January 5, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Walgreens Boots Alliance Looks to Be a Buy on Strong Pharmacy Sales

Chris Markoch

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NYSE:WBA) is expected to report solid earnings on Thursday, January 7. The consensus of analysts has the company delivering earnings of $1.02 per share on sales of $34.89 billion.

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Disney (NYSE:DIS) Is Running a Marathon Not a Sprint
November 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Disney (NYSE:DIS) Is Running a Marathon Not a Sprint

Chris Markoch

The ramifications of Covid-19 have affected Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) in ways both good and bad. And the effects of the pandemic were on clear display when Disney reported earnings on November 12, 2020.

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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP): One Reason to Buy, One Reason to Sell
November 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP): One Reason to Buy, One Reason to Sell

Chris Markoch

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) reported strong earnings on Tuesday, November 10. But the auto parts manufacturer is not getting much love from investors.

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Is It Time For Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to Lift Off?
November 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is It Time For Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to Lift Off?

Chris Markoch

In a surprise vote, California’s Proposition 22 which allows ride-hailing services such as Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to qualify its drivers as independent contractors was passed. Not surprisingly, Lyft stock gapped up after the vote.

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Is It Worth Snacking On Pepsi Stock?
October 1, 2020 4:05 AM ET

Is It Worth Snacking On Pepsi Stock?

Chris Markoch

After what looks to be an earnings beat on the top and bottom lines for PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), investors may wonder if now is the time to take a nibble or two at the company’s stock

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Will Constellation Brands Be Firing On All Cylinders?
September 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Will Constellation Brands Be Firing On All Cylinders?

Chris Markoch

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) reports earnings on October 1, 2020. The company is expected to top the stellar report it delivered in the previous quarter. Early

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McCormick Investors Need to Know If the Spice is Gone
September 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

McCormick Investors Need to Know If the Spice is Gone

Chris Markoch

When McCormick (NYSE:MKC) delivered earnings in June, the consumer carried the day. Despite surveys that say Americans don’t like to cook, it seems they did just that in the early months of our global pandemic.

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As Goes Darden, So Goes the Economy?
September 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

As Goes Darden, So Goes the Economy?

Chris Markoch

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it frequently rhymes. So when I suggest that the U.S. economy is intertwined with the fortunes of restaurant stocks like Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI), I say it with my tongue firmly in my cheek.

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Rite Aid Is a Cautious Buy Ahead of Earnings
September 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Rite Aid Is a Cautious Buy Ahead of Earnings

Chris Markoch

After last quarter’s earnings report, you can’t fault investors for applying the “once you’re lucky, twice you’re good” mantra to Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) stock.

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General Mills Looks Like a Safe Port For an Uncertain End of Year
September 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Mills Looks Like a Safe Port For an Uncertain End of Year

Chris Markoch

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reports earnings for the company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2021 before the markets open on September 23. Investors will be eager to hear if the company can keep up its strong showing

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FedEx Proving It’s Absolutely, Positively Part of the New Normal
September 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

FedEx Proving It’s Absolutely, Positively Part of the New Normal

Chris Markoch

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) just delivered an earnings report that is causing the stock to soar. It appears that shares of the delivery services company will open up nearly 10% above its closing price of $236.67

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3 Vaccine Stocks That May Be Flying Under Your Radar
September 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Vaccine Stocks That May Be Flying Under Your Radar

Chris Markoch

The race for a Covid-19 vaccine is dominating the news cycle. Dozens of companies from around the globe are participating in one of the more fascinating scientific quests of all time.

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3 Stay-At-Home Stocks That Are Still Going Strong
September 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Stay-At-Home Stocks That Are Still Going Strong

Chris Markoch

looking beyond e-commerce stocks (which are really a category by themselves) and identifying three stay-at-home stocks that are going strong now and look to have a long runway.

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MOMO Is Not Getting Love From Investors
September 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

MOMO Is Not Getting Love From Investors

Chris Markoch

The Chinese social media company, Momo (NASDAQ:MOMO), is many things. One part of the company, Tantan, is an online dating site that is compared to Tinder.

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Is a Solid Buy For These Uncertain Times
August 27, 2020 4:05 AM ET

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Is a Solid Buy For These Uncertain Times

Chris Markoch

It’s always good to find a bargain. And it’s especially good to make a dollar stretch further in uncertain economic times like these. That’s formula is working for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

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Is Dollar General or Dollar Tree the Better Discount Retail Stock?
August 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is Dollar General or Dollar Tree the Better Discount Retail Stock?

Chris Markoch

A growing subsector of discount retail is the dollar store chains. Two of the best-known names are Dollar General (NYSE:DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR).

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Will J.M. Smucker Continue Its Sweet Run After Earnings?
August 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Will J.M. Smucker Continue Its Sweet Run After Earnings?

Chris Markoch

J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) will release earnings for its fiscal year 2021 first quarter before the bell on August 25. At this time, analysts are projecting the company to post earnings of $1.69 per share

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Don’t Count Out Children’s Place Stock Just Yet
August 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Don’t Count Out Children’s Place Stock Just Yet

Chris Markoch

At a quick glance, there’s not a lot to like about Children’s Place (NYSE:PLCE) stock. The company had to shutter its brick-and-mortar operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Medical Marijuana Makes Tilray a Buy-on-the-Dip Pot Stock
August 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Medical Marijuana Makes Tilray a Buy-on-the-Dip Pot Stock

Chris Markoch

Shares of Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock are likely to start trading sharply lower after an earnings report that showed continued weakness in cannabis demand.

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