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Why PepsiCo May Be a Harbinger for Q2 Earnings Season?
July 12, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Why PepsiCo May Be a Harbinger for Q2 Earnings Season?

Chris Markoch

Many analysts are warning of an “earnings recession” that will start in the quarter just ended. If that’s the case, then a company like PepsiCo will have a lot to say about the state of the American consumer

NASDAQ:PEP
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3 Grocery Stocks That Can Help Take a Bite Out of Inflation
July 8, 2022 12:00 AM ET

3 Grocery Stocks That Can Help Take a Bite Out of Inflation

Chris Markoch

Grocery stocks are among the best defensive stocks for investors to buy during a bear market. Here are three best-in-class stocks that have pricing power to withstand a recession

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:KRNASDAQ:CASY
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Why Hersheys May Deliver a Sweet Surprise This Earnings Season
June 30, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Why Hershey's May Deliver a Sweet Surprise This Earnings Season

Chris Markoch

As investors look forward to the second quarter earnings season, they should take a close look at The Hershey Company. The company's latest quarterly results shows that it is retaining pricing power

NYSE:HSY
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The Key Number That Explains Why CrowdStrike May Power Higher
June 7, 2022 4:00 AM ET

The Key Number That Explains Why CrowdStrike May Power Higher

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike stock is down despite a strong earnings report. This article explains why this is all about institutional investors and why it may be an opportunity to strategically accumulate CRWD stock at an attractive price

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD)
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3 Precious Metals ETFs to Play the Commodities Boom
June 7, 2022 2:00 AM ET

3 Precious Metals ETFs to Play the Commodities Boom

Chris Markoch

After underperforming in 2021, precious metals are seeing higher demand along with many commodities. This article looks at three ETFs that have a focus on precious metals in one form or another

NYSEARCA:PPLTBATS:PICKNYSEARCA:REMX
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What Does a Housing Bubble Mean and How Does it Impact Investors?
June 3, 2022 4:00 AM ET

What Does a Housing Bubble Mean and How Does it Impact Investors?

Chris Markoch

In this article we’ll explain what a housing bubble means and review the steps retail investors should take to protect and grow their portfolios when the bubble is inflating and deflating.

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Investing in Chewy Will Require More Than One Earnings Report
June 3, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Investing in Chewy Will Require More Than One Earnings Report

Chris Markoch

Before you decide to get in on the post-earnings rally in CHWY stock, let's take a look at the good, and not so good, that's going on with the online retailer

NYSE:CHWY
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What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?
June 2, 2022 3:00 PM ET

What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?

Chris Markoch

EBITDA is one of the most important terms to understand when analyzing if a stock is a good buy. This article provides a brief explanation of the term EBITDA including why it matters to investors

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Should Medtronic Make the Cut For Your Recovery Watchlist?
May 31, 2022 8:30 AM ET

Should Medtronic Make the Cut For Your Recovery Watchlist?

Chris Markoch

Medtronic stock is down 6% since the medical device company reported earnings on May 26, 2022. In this article, we’ll take a look at MDT stock so you can decide if it deserves a place on your recovery watchlist

NYSE:MDT
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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

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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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