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Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?
July 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?

Chris Markoch

Semiconductor stocks are becoming bellwether stocks of the ongoing digital revolution. And while they may not garner the headlines of other chipmakers, Intel and Texas Instruments are frequently analyzed together for investors looking for value stocks. That being said is either stock a better value at the moment? It may be as simple as understanding supply and demand.  

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:TXN
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After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear
July 30, 2021 4:00 AM ET

After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear

Chris Markoch

HSY stock is close to its all-time high after a bullish earnings report. However, up 22% in the last 12 months, Hershey stock could have a tough time meeting its elevated expectations.  

NYSE:HSY
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Hold On to Six Flags Stock as the Roller Coaster Ride Will Continue
July 28, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Hold On to Six Flags Stock as the Roller Coaster Ride Will Continue

Chris Markoch

Six Flags shattered earnings expectations suggesting that the company is on a good trajectory for recovery heading into what is historically its strongest quarter in terms of revenue and earnings. However, I think the stock could be in for a disappointing quarter that should make investors careful about getting on this ride.  

NYSE:DISNYSE:SIX
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Buy Moderna For Its Ceiling and Pfizer For its Floor
July 28, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Buy Moderna For Its Ceiling and Pfizer For its Floor

Chris Markoch

Pfizer and Moderna are expected to post strong numbers this earnings season. But when looking to invest in either company, risk-tolerant investors can point to the potential upside of MRNA stock, and risk-averse investors can bank on the solid floor of PFE stock.

NYSE:PFENASDAQ:MRNA
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The Top 10 Stocks Trading at a 52-Week High in July 2021
July 28, 2021 3:00 AM ET

The Top 10 Stocks Trading at a 52-Week High in July 2021

Chris Markoch

Many investors use 52 week highs as a factor in determining a stock's current value and as a predictor of future price movements. With that in mind, here are the top 10 stocks that have reached a new 52-week high as tracked by the MarketBeat stock screener as of July 26, 2021:

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:ASMLNYSE:AMT
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It’s Safe to Buy Some GE Shares to Power Your Long-Term Portfolio
July 27, 2021 9:00 AM ET

It’s Safe to Buy Some GE Shares to Power Your Long-Term Portfolio

Chris Markoch

GE is a turnaround story that is still in the early innings. The company is clearly earning back the trust of institutional investors. And that means that retail investors should find that owning shares of GE stock will be a sound investment. 

NYSE:GENYSE:DHR
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/19 – 7/23
July 24, 2021 3:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/19 – 7/23

Chris Markoch

As the trading week closes out all the major indexes are flirting with record highs buoyed by an earnings season which is delivering as expected. Next week some of the hottest names in the tech sector report earnings and investors also will get the latest reading on the PCE price index. It will be a busy week and the MarketBeat team of writers will stay on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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Whirlpool Stock is a Buy If You Know What You Own
July 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Stock is a Buy If You Know What You Own

Chris Markoch

Whirlpool stock is dropping the day after the company reported strong earnings. However, while some may cite softer-than-expected home sales numbers, this is likely just the case of a value stock regressing to the mean. Long-term investors should have a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NYSE:WHRNYSE:LOWNYSE:HD
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Despite a Gain of 120% in the Last 12 Months, Nucor Looks Solid as Steel
July 22, 2021 3:01 AM ET

Despite a Gain of 120% in the Last 12 Months, Nucor Looks Solid as Steel

Chris Markoch

Investors shouldn't expect Nucor to continue to deliver 120% year-over-year growth. But as a stock to anchor their portfolio, they could do worse than NUE stock which provides consistent growth and a rock-solid dividend.

NYSE:NUE
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Is AT&T Heading For (Another) Dead Cat Bounce?
July 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Is AT&T Heading For (Another) Dead Cat Bounce?

Chris Markoch

AT&T stock is not a buy right now. However, if you buy into the theory that the news can't get any worse than holding on to your existing shares may not be the worst move you can make. Particularly while you have another year to collect a premium dividend.

NYSE:TNASDAQ:DISCA
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The 10 Most Upgraded Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in June 2021
July 21, 2021 3:00 AM ET

The 10 Most Upgraded Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in June 2021

Chris Markoch

One of the best strategies for assessing the short-term fortunes of a stock is to find stocks that have recently received one or more analyst’s upgrades. Here are the 10 most upgraded stocks that have received upgrades (or have had their price target increased) by Wall Street analysts on MarketBeat in June 2021:

NYSE:UPSNYSE:CLRNASDAQ:COST
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The One Question That Matters Most About Netflix Earnings
July 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The One Question That Matters Most About Netflix Earnings

Chris Markoch

Netflix is now a young adult and with that comes the privilege of expectations. But that may come at the expense of short-term growth. Even with the company likely to beat on earnings, I see NFLX stock as a Hold.   

NASDAQ:NFLX
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Is Steady, But Slowing Growth a Good Reason to Place a Buy Order on Chipotle Stock?
July 20, 2021 3:25 AM ET

Is Steady, But Slowing Growth a Good Reason to Place a Buy Order on Chipotle Stock?

Chris Markoch

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report solid earnings on July 20. Yet heading into earnings, there is some concern that the growth about slowing growth. If you're a long-term investor in CMG stock this is no time to panic. However, short-term investors may want to seek out better options.

NYSE:CMG
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/12 – 7/16
July 17, 2021 3:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/12 – 7/16

Chris Markoch

The major indexes are closing the week down. Investors are trying to reconcile conflicting opinions on inflation with the bullish start to earnings season which moves into high gear next week. And the MarketBeat team of writers will stay on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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Buy McDonald’s as It’s Likely to Go Much Higher
July 16, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Buy McDonald’s as It’s Likely to Go Much Higher

Chris Markoch

After being range-bound for about five months, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) stock broke to the upside in a big way in March 2021. The stock has flattened in the last month but it’s still close to its all-time high.

NYSE:MCD
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Analysts Love Delta Air Lines and You Should As Well
July 16, 2021 2:00 AM ET

Analysts Love Delta Air Lines and You Should As Well

Chris Markoch

Shares of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) are up nearly 4% in mid-morning trading. This means that the stock has recovered all the losses it sustained after reporting what was broadly seen as a solid earnings report. There are still some hurdles to overcome, but long-term investors should look to buy the stock.

NYSE:DAL
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Upside/Downside Explained
July 15, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Upside/Downside Explained

Chris Markoch

Analysts use either fundamental or technical analysis to arrive at conclusions about a stock’s future price movement. When a stock has upside, analysts will typically upgrade the stock. Conversely, when a stock has downside, an analyst may downgrade the stock.

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Should You Buy the Post Earnings Dip in Bank of America?
July 14, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Should You Buy the Post Earnings Dip in Bank of America?

Chris Markoch

In the universe of bank stocks, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is considered to be one of “the rest.” That is, that many investors view JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) as “the best.”

NYSE:BACNYSE:JPMNYSE:GS
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The 10 Most Searched Stocks on MarketBeat in June 2021
July 14, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The 10 Most Searched Stocks on MarketBeat in June 2021

Chris Markoch

Rankings are calculated based on the number of new MarketBeat users that have added a given stock to their watchlist in the last 30 days and the number of such queries for a company on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:FB
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Expansion in the United States Would Be a Buy Signal for Score Media and Gaming
July 14, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Expansion in the United States Would Be a Buy Signal for Score Media and Gaming

Chris Markoch

Score Media and Gaming reports third-quarter fiscal year earnings after the market closes on July  13. Analysts project the company will report negative earnings per share of 27 cents. Two bullish indicators for speculative investors will be the company's outlook for single-game sports betting and if the company's plans for expansion in the United States are still on track.

NASDAQ:SCRNYSE:DKNGNYSE:MGM
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Long-Term Investors Should Look For a Bullish Signal to Buy Chevron Stock
July 10, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Long-Term Investors Should Look For a Bullish Signal to Buy Chevron Stock

Chris Markoch

Chevron stock is up nearly 22% in 2021 but is down 3.85% in the last month. This may be a sign that institutional investors are getting ready to rotate away from CVX stock as an inflation hedge. That's not a good signal for short-term traders. But buy-and-hold investors should look for a buy signal to jump in on the stock.  

NYSE:CVXNYSE:BPNYSE:RDS>A
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/5 – 7/9
July 10, 2021 2:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/5 – 7/9

Chris Markoch

Stocks are finishing the week on a positive note. However, a slide in the yield for the 10-year Treasury notes provides evidence of a market that lacks clear direction. That direction may be coming next week as another earnings season kicks off in earnest. You can count on the MarketBeat team of writers to stay on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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Wyndham Needs to Meet Earnings Expectations to Book the Attention of Investors
July 9, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Wyndham Needs to Meet Earnings Expectations to Book the Attention of Investors

Chris Markoch

In the last 12 months Wyndham Hotels & Resorts stock is up 66%. And through the first half of 2021, it’s up nearly 20%. However, the travel and tourism sector continues to face a couple of notable headwinds which could eat into future earnings. Investors would be advised to wait until the company reports earnings to take a position in WH stock.

NYSE:WH
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3 Lumber Stocks to Buy as Timber Prices Normalize
July 9, 2021 3:00 AM ET

3 Lumber Stocks to Buy as Timber Prices Normalize

Chris Markoch

The pandemic caused lumber prices to spike much faster than the rate of inflation. That was good news for investors who jumped aboard lumber stocks. Nearly 16 months later, lumber prices are starting to retreat. But demand remains strong, so the opportunity for investors will remain strong. With that in mind, here are three lumber stocks you should be looking at even as lumber prices begin to fall.  

NYSE:WYNYSE:BCCNYSE:RYN
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