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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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Amarin Stock Needs Everything to Break The Right Way
August 3, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Amarin Stock Needs Everything to Break The Right Way

Chris Markoch

I know that most companies could say they need a good break or two, but in the case of Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) it has a particular meaning.

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Is It Time to Gamble on Boyd Gaming Stock?
July 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is It Time to Gamble on Boyd Gaming Stock?

Chris Markoch

Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) will report earnings on July 28. The numbers are likely to be dreadful as the company will report on business activity from April 1 through June 30. During this time, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the closing of all of Boyd’s 29 properties.

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It’s Time to Take a Bite of McDonald’s Stock
July 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time to Take a Bite of McDonald’s Stock

Chris Markoch

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) appears to be a solid buy as the iconic fast-food chain prepares to report revenue on July 28. The company’s earnings are expected to reflect how deeply the Covid-19 pandemic affected every part of our economy.

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What to Think About Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Earnings?
July 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

What to Think About Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Hershey’s (NYSE: HSY) illustrates the fascinating part of being an investor in 2020. The company posted mixed earnings (beat on earnings, missed slightly on revenue).

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The single reason Coca-Cola stock is still a buy - the dividend 
July 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The single reason Coca-Cola stock is still a buy - the dividend 

Chris Markoch

most analysts knew that, for most companies, second-quarter earnings would be brutal. And on a year-over-year basis that was true for Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO).

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Is It Time for Investors to Tip Their Cap Towards IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM)
July 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is It Time for Investors to Tip Their Cap Towards IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM)

Chris Markoch

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) will be the first “cloud” stock to report. After the bell on July 20, investors will get their first look at how demand for cloud computing is holding up during the pandemic.

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Is Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley the Better Investment?
July 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley the Better Investment?

Chris Markoch

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) posted earnings that blew away expectations. Goldman stock charged up nearly $10 at the opening bell, but has cooled off some.

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Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) Continues to Fire On All Cylinders
July 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) Continues to Fire On All Cylinders

Chris Markoch

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) continues to move higher on news of yet another paradigm-shifting partnership with Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG).

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3 Digital Health Stocks That Will Keep Your Portfolio Well
July 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Digital Health Stocks That Will Keep Your Portfolio Well

Chris Markoch

According to Grand View Research, the global digital health market grew from $95.8 billion in 2018 to $114.5 billion in 2019. And this year that number is expected to reach $144.4 billion.

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Wells Fargo Dividend Is the Best Reason to Own the Stock. But Is It Enough?
June 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Wells Fargo Dividend Is the Best Reason to Own the Stock. But Is It Enough?

Chris Markoch

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) was one of 33 banks with more than $100 billion in assets tested by the Federal Reserve.

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The Trouble for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Stock is Not Going Away
June 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Trouble for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Stock is Not Going Away

Chris Markoch

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock continues to decline during Monday trading as more advertisers continue to join a growing boycott of the social media platform.

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Gilead Sciences: Now is Not the Time to Get Sticker Shock
June 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Gilead Sciences: Now is Not the Time to Get Sticker Shock

Chris Markoch

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) is struggling to hold onto gains in midday trading following the release of pricing for its Covid-19 treatment remdesivir.

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VMware (NYSE: VMW) is a Buy Regardless of What Happens With Dell
June 25, 2020 6:20 AM ET

VMware (NYSE: VMW) is a Buy Regardless of What Happens With Dell

Chris Markoch

After climbing as high as 8% for the day, VMware (NYSE: VMW) shares are holding on to a gain of just over 2% in late day trading.

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Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo., Which Stock is the Better Play?
June 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo., Which Stock is the Better Play?

Chris Markoch

both Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) are consistent, blue-chip stocks, there is one that looks like a better play right now.

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Why Beyond Meat Stock (NASDAQ: BYND) is Soaring Today
June 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why Beyond Meat Stock (NASDAQ: BYND) is Soaring Today

Chris Markoch

Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) are up nearly 7% in mid-day trading. This continues a trend that has been ongoing in 2020.

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