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How Secure Should You Be With BlackBerry Stock?
April 1, 2021 3:45 AM ET

How Secure Should You Be With BlackBerry Stock?

Chris Markoch

BlackBerry stock got caught up in the meme stock shenanigans and soared to a 10-year high. BB stock has come back to earth, and on the heels of a weak earnings report and with meaningful revenue from its recent contracts awhile away, it’s fair to wonder if BlackBerry has further to fall.

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McCormick Stock Is Seasoned Just Right For Value Investors
March 30, 2021 4:00 AM ET

McCormick Stock Is Seasoned Just Right For Value Investors

Chris Markoch

McCormick stock may not be spicy enough for growth investors. However value investing is making a comeback, and I like MKC stock for a reliable dividend and the ability to capture some stock price growth that approximates the growth of the company’s business which has been around 4% to 5% over the last three years.

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Is GNOG Stock a Golden Opportunity or Fool’s Gold?
March 26, 2021 3:30 AM ET

Is GNOG Stock a Golden Opportunity or Fool’s Gold?

Chris Markoch

Despite what was largely seen as a solid first earnings report after going public, shares of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ:GNOG) are down 14% in the last five trading days.

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It’s Okay For You to Blink on Blink Charging Stock
March 24, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It’s Okay For You to Blink on Blink Charging Stock

Chris Markoch

Despite the bullish outlook for electric vehicles that support a nationwide charging network, Blink Charging is not yet profitable and light on revenue. That’s not a sustainable narrative for BLNK stock.

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Whatever You Believe About Sundial Growers, You Could Be Right
March 19, 2021 4:17 AM ET

Whatever You Believe About Sundial Growers, You Could Be Right

Chris Markoch

Buying into Sundial Growers stock will require patience and conviction. Barring another “stimulus” from the retail crowd, SNDL stock will have to sink or swim on its own merits.

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Is Dollar General or Ollie’s the Better Buy After Earnings?
March 17, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Is Dollar General or Ollie’s the Better Buy After Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Both Dollar General and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings are trading significantly lower in the last month. But with neither stock getting a bump from earnings, it’s a reasonable question to wonder which of the stocks represents a better value in a post-pandemic world.

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Williams-Sonoma Investors: Your Patience Is Being Rewarded
March 17, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Williams-Sonoma Investors: Your Patience Is Being Rewarded

Chris Markoch

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) stock is soaring higher after the company announced another exceptional quarter. By every metric, the specialty retailer delivered numbers that demonstrated the company’s strength during the pandemic.

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ChargePoint Remains a Cautionary Tale That the EV Future Is Miles Away
March 11, 2021 11:00 PM ET

ChargePoint Remains a Cautionary Tale That the EV Future Is Miles Away

Chris Markoch

Despite issuing an outlook for higher revenue in 2021, ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) stock is falling in after-market trading. However, after falling sharply, it appears that ChargePoint may eke out a higher opening

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Buy DocuSign Stock Because the World Has Changed Forever
March 11, 2021 4:09 AM ET

Buy DocuSign Stock Because the World Has Changed Forever

Chris Markoch

I’m less interested in what numbers DocuSign (NASDAQ:DOCU) will report during its earnings presentation on March 11. I’m far more interested in whether the company will preview the new products

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Vertex Should Benefit From a Renewed Focus on Globalization
March 9, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Vertex Should Benefit From a Renewed Focus on Globalization

Chris Markoch

Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings on March 10, 2021. The results were good, but investors don’t seem to be that impressed.

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The Children’s Place Could Benefit From a Post-Vaccine Baby Boom
March 7, 2021 11:00 PM ET

The Children’s Place Could Benefit From a Post-Vaccine Baby Boom

Chris Markoch

The Children’s Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) is off to a great start in 2021. After spending most of 2020, meandering at or below pre-pandemic levels, PLCE stock is surging nearly 59% so far this year.

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Kroger Stock Presents Investors With a Crisis of Conviction
March 5, 2021 4:10 AM ET

Kroger Stock Presents Investors With a Crisis of Conviction

Chris Markoch

Kroger (NYSE:KR) stock is trading at nearly all-time high levels. And that’s interesting considering that the outlook for the grocery industry is waning. Kroger operates in a low-margin business.

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On Second Thought, Investors Like What Dollar Tree Had to Say
March 4, 2021 11:00 PM ET

On Second Thought, Investors Like What Dollar Tree Had to Say

Chris Markoch

On the day after Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) reported its fourth-quarter 2020 earnings report, the company received two downgrades from analysts.

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You Should Steer Clear While Investors Are Frowning on Smile Direct Club
March 4, 2021 11:00 PM ET

You Should Steer Clear While Investors Are Frowning on Smile Direct Club

Chris Markoch

Shares of Smile Direct Club (NASDAQ:SDC) continue to sag in pre-market trading. This is despite the company’s earnings report that showed a beat on the top and bottom lines.

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Ignore the Post-Earnings Dip and Take a Bite Out of Wendy’s Stock
March 4, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Ignore the Post-Earnings Dip and Take a Bite Out of Wendy’s Stock

Chris Markoch

Wendy’s (NYSE:WEN) continues to buck the trend of the pandemic. Fast food stocks would seem to have done well during the pandemic. They remained open for starters.

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AutoZone Beats Estimates Again, Price Target Raised
March 2, 2021 11:00 PM ET

AutoZone Beats Estimates Again, Price Target Raised

Chris Markoch

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) was a pandemic winner. Despite many Americans not driving nearly as much as they were accustomed to, the company continues to deliver solid numbers. The double beat on March 1 is becoming yawn-inducing.

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Guardion Health Sciences Stock Needs to Give Investors More Than Survival
February 26, 2021 4:23 AM ET

Guardion Health Sciences Stock Needs to Give Investors More Than Survival

Chris Markoch

Let me start by saying that Guardion Health Sciences (NASDAQ:GSHI) is one of the riskiest penny stocks you can buy. The company is a biotech/neutraceutical company that has been trading below $1 for the better part of 18 months

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Wait For a Better Price Before Placing a Bet On Churchill Downs
February 26, 2021 4:05 AM ET

Wait For a Better Price Before Placing a Bet On Churchill Downs

Chris Markoch

Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN) stock hit a record high share price the day before it released fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings.

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It’s Okay to Take the Over on DraftKings Stock
February 25, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It’s Okay to Take the Over on DraftKings Stock

Chris Markoch

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) may have picked the wrong day to deliver a stellar earnings report. The online sports betting company delivered a sound beat on both the top and bottom lines before the market opened.

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Should You Invest in AIM ImmunoTech Stock For the Long Haul?
February 24, 2021 4:08 AM ET

Should You Invest in AIM ImmunoTech Stock For the Long Haul?

Chris Markoch

Penny stock investors have made a nice profit on AIM ImmunoTech (NYSEAMERICAN:AIM) in 2020. In the last 12 months, AIM stock is up 115%.

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For Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) the Future Looks Electric
February 23, 2021 4:46 AM ET

For Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) the Future Looks Electric

Chris Markoch

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) reported its 2020 fourth quarter and full-year earnings. The company recorded a double beat with earnings per share (EPS) coming at $1.00 well above the 80 cents projected by analysts.

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Hold On to Six Flags Stock But Wait For More Thrills Before You Buy
February 22, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Hold On to Six Flags Stock But Wait For More Thrills Before You Buy

Chris Markoch

Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) reports earnings on February 24 and the news is not likely to be good. Analysts forecast negative earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02 on revenue of $87.04 million.

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Here’s Why Palantir Stock Is a Momentum Buy After Earnings
February 21, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Here’s Why Palantir Stock Is a Momentum Buy After Earnings

Chris Markoch

Shares of Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock got a big lift on February 19, 2021. First, the company got upgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) analyst Christopher Merwin.

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Home Depot Stock Remains a Buy For Growth and Value
February 21, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Home Depot Stock Remains a Buy For Growth and Value

Chris Markoch

It’s setting up to be another strong quarter for The Home Depot (NYSE:HD). The home improvement retailer is expecting to report earnings per share of $2.61 on revenue of $30.45 billion.

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