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Ollie’s Still Merits a Spot on Your Watchlist
March 25, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Ollie’s Still Merits a Spot on Your Watchlist

Chris Markoch

Despite a bearish earnings report, OLLI stock is showing signs it may be getting ready to reverse its bearish trend. But with short interest remaining high, opportunistic investors should wait for confirmation of a reversal before buying the company’s shares

NASDAQ:OLLI
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Why Poshmark Makes Sense For Your Watchlist?
March 24, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Why Poshmark Makes Sense For Your Watchlist?

Chris Markoch

POSH stock is staging a modest recovery after a post-earnings dip. With inflation remaining high and interest rates likely to rise, Poshmark should remain on your watchlist. 

NASDAQ:POSH
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One Way or Another Carnival Cruise Lines Should Be a Compelling Buy
March 22, 2022 3:00 AM ET

One Way or Another Carnival Cruise Lines Should Be a Compelling Buy

Chris Markoch

Carnival is expected to deliver revenue of $2.3 billion when it reports earnings. That's less than half of its pre-pandemic revenue, and a reminder that it may still be several quarters before CCL stock is firing on all cylinders

NYSE:CCL
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Warby Parker is One For the Watchlist
March 17, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Warby Parker is One For the Watchlist

Chris Markoch

If you’re comfortable with short selling, WRBY stock may be for you. But if you’re looking to take a long position, you should wait until the short interest comes down

NYSE:WRBYNYSE:SFIX
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GameStop Has the Energy of a Startup, But Not the Stock Price
March 16, 2022 5:00 PM ET

GameStop Has the Energy of a Startup, But Not the Stock Price

Chris Markoch

Approximately a year removed from the “mother of all short squeezes” (MOASS), GameStop (NYSE:GME) remains comfortably above its pre-squeeze level. Investors will need to see much more tangible evidence that GameStop's turnaround plan will be successful before investing in GME stock.

NYSE:GME
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One Reason to Buy Dollar General Stock that You May Not Hear on the Earnings Call
March 16, 2022 8:00 AM ET

One Reason to Buy Dollar General Stock that You May Not Hear on the Earnings Call

Chris Markoch

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is expected to deliver slow but steady growth that may not excite investors. However, there may be one growth catalyst that analysts are overlooking.

NYSE:DG
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It May Be Time to Reassess the Risk and Reward of Innovation Stocks
March 14, 2022 9:00 AM ET

It May Be Time to Reassess the Risk and Reward of Innovation Stocks

Chris Markoch

The market may have priced in all the uncertainty with leading-edge companies that have the potential for huge gains in the future. Even if you’re not ready to take a position in these stocks, here are three stocks that you may want to have on your watchlist.

NYSE:STEMNYSE:AINASDAQ:LAZR
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Can Gaming Be the Catalyst That Drives HOFV Stock Higher?
March 12, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Can Gaming Be the Catalyst That Drives HOFV Stock Higher?

Chris Markoch

Just when things looked like they couldn’t get worse for Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. (NASDAQ:HOFV), the market started what is becoming a prolonged correction.

NASDAQ:HOFVNYSE:DIS
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Semiconductor Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates
March 2, 2022 4:10 AM ET

Semiconductor Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

Chris Markoch

Semiconductor companies are among the latest to ban sales to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. However, the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) is up nearly 4% since the Russian invasion. Here are three semiconductor stocks that are outperforming the index and are well-positioned to weather the current disruptions. 

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDA
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Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates
February 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

Chris Markoch

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about cybersecurity to a fever pitch. That means while cybersecurity stocks may look overvalued, the effects of the conflict are likely not yet priced in. Here are three stocks we believe present attractive buying opportunities for risk-tolerant investors.

NASDAQ:OKTANASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:PANW
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The Facts are Supporting the Justified Enthusiasm for Teladoc Health
February 25, 2022 4:15 AM ET

The Facts are Supporting the Justified Enthusiasm for Teladoc Health

Chris Markoch

After falling 54% in 2021, Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) may be getting a closer look from investors. If it is, investors will find that emotions and facts are lining up quite nicely.  

NYSE:TDOC
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Oil Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates
February 24, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Oil Stocks to Watch as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

Chris Markoch

Over the next few weeks, MarketBeat will look at the sectors and stocks that should be winners and losers in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The most obvious sector that they should pay attention to is oil and gas. With investors likely to plow money into oil stocks, here are a few names for you to watch. 

NYSE:DVNNYSE:COPNYSE:CVX
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John Deere Stock is Dropping Due to Lousy Timing, Not Lousy Earnings
February 19, 2022 4:00 AM ET

John Deere Stock is Dropping Due to Lousy Timing, Not Lousy Earnings

Chris Markoch

DE stock is down over 2% despite posting a beat on the top and bottom lines. Investors may view lower YOY earnings as a reason to sell their shares. Nevertheless, this seems like a case of momentum selling which will create a buying opportunity when the dust settles.

NYSE:DE
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Palantir Tests Investors Patience, But May Still Pay Off Over Time
February 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Palantir Tests Investors Patience, But May Still Pay Off Over Time

Chris Markoch

PLTR stock is down sharply after earnings per share came in lower than expected. But risk-tolerant investors who are committed to hold the stock, still have a good chance at being rewarded.   

NYSE:PLTR
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Matterport Shows Why the Metaverse Will Have Some Growing Pains
February 16, 2022 4:16 AM ET

Matterport Shows Why the Metaverse Will Have Some Growing Pains

Chris Markoch

Billions of dollars are already being committed to build the metaverse which makes Matterport a solid long-term speculative stock. But the future is not here yet, so investors should be realistic about the short-term growth of MTTR stock.

NASDAQ:MTTRNASDAQ:FBNASDAQ:RDFN
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3 Mining Stocks That Will Benefit From the Demand For Physical Gold
February 15, 2022 10:00 AM ET

3 Mining Stocks That Will Benefit From the Demand For Physical Gold

Chris Markoch

Demand for physical gold is rising. This bodes well for gold mining stocks that are experiencing faster growth than the price of gold itself. Here are three gold mining stocks that are poised to grow with increased demand in 2022.  

NASDAQ:RGLDNYSE:KGCNYSE:GOLD
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These Stocks Will Defy Inflation
February 10, 2022 8:00 AM ET

These Stocks Will Defy Inflation

Chris Markoch

There's a lot of panic selling going on as investors digest the latest inflation numbers and the likelihood of the Federal Reserve taking a more aggressive stance on interest rates. Our advice is to buy stocks from companies that have the pricing power to withstand the effects of inflation.  Here are three companies that will do well in an inflationary environment.  

NASDAQ:ISRGNASDAQ:POSHNYSE:PINS
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The Long Case for Buying Hasbro Stock May Lie in the Metaverse
February 10, 2022 1:00 AM ET

The Long Case for Buying Hasbro Stock May Lie in the Metaverse

Chris Markoch

Hasbro stock has been lagging the market and it's 2022 revenue projections may have investors wondering what to do. For answers, look to the company’s digital gaming platform which may position Hasbro to be a participant in the blossoming metaverse.  

NASDAQ:HAS
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The Trend Still Appears to be a Friend of Simon Property Group
February 9, 2022 7:30 AM ET

The Trend Still Appears to be a Friend of Simon Property Group

Chris Markoch

Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) stock is struggling to find direction and may be fairly valued after the company issued softer-than-expected guidance for 2022. But if reports about rising mall traffic are to be believed, this could be a case of lowering expectations.

NYSE:SPG
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Buy Pfizer Before the Smart Money Catches On to the Plot
February 9, 2022 4:12 AM ET

Buy Pfizer Before the Smart Money Catches On to the Plot

Chris Markoch

Today, Pfizer is profiting from Covid-19. But the vaccines have shown that mRNA technology can be used effectively. And that opens the door for future PFE stock growth  

NYSE:PFENASDAQ:BNTXNASDAQ:MRNA
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Is Enphase Energy Clearing a Low Bar or a Large Hurdle?
February 8, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Is Enphase Energy Clearing a Low Bar or a Large Hurdle?

Chris Markoch

ENPH stock is up 17% after falling 55% from its all-time high closing price of $267.74. With Enphase getting ready to report earnings, investors will be looking to find out if Enphase stock found a bottom  

NASDAQ:ENPN
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Abbott Laboratories Can be a Port in the Market Storm
January 25, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Abbott Laboratories Can be a Port in the Market Storm

Chris Markoch

First the bad news. Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) reports earnings tomorrow and there is growing sentiment that it will miss on either the top line or bottom line or both.

NYSE:ABT
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3 Super Regional Banks That Look Super Charged After Earnings
January 21, 2022 4:10 AM ET

3 Super Regional Banks That Look Super Charged After Earnings

Chris Markoch

Super regional banks can be a compelling alternative for investors looking to avoid low growth big bank stocks on the one hand and volatile fintech stocks on the other. Here are three super regional banks that look like solid investment options in a rising interest rate environment.  

NASDAQ:HBANNYSE:KEYNYSE:MTB
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Procter & Gamble is a Hold For Now But Look to Buy in the Second Half
January 19, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Procter & Gamble is a Hold For Now But Look to Buy in the Second Half

Chris Markoch

Procter & Gamble stock is sitting on the high-end of its 52-week range. And with the company set to report earnings on January 19, it’s time to wonder if this is just a necessary consolidation, or the start of a larger sell-off.  

NYSE:PG
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