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CVS Remains a Solid Stock In the Flight to Safety
July 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

CVS Remains a Solid Stock In the Flight to Safety

Chris Markoch

In a market that seems to be looking for any green shoot it can find, CVS (NYSE:CVS) has been a laggard. CVS stock plummeted nearly 30% from mid-February until mid-March.

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BioXcel Technologies (NASDAQ: BTAI) Offers Growth Without Coronavirus Risk
July 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

BioXcel Technologies (NASDAQ: BTAI) Offers Growth Without Coronavirus Risk

Chris Markoch

If you’re looking for a way to invest in the biotech sector, but don’t want exposure to the crowded coronavirus vaccine trade, I submit that BioXcel Technologies (NASDAQ: BTAI) is an attractive option.

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Fresh Off a Bailout, Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock Is Piling Up the Wins
July 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Fresh Off a Bailout, Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock Is Piling Up the Wins

Chris Markoch

I didn’t see the share price of Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock doubling since July 1. Watching Nio for much of the last year has given me reason to question their long-term future

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Potential Job Cuts Are Just the Latest Problem For United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL)
July 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Potential Job Cuts Are Just the Latest Problem For United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL)

Chris Markoch

Just as airlines were finally starting to see traffic coming back, many states began pulling back on reopening measures. That’s creating a bigger math problem for the airlines. And United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) has been among the hardest hit.

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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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There’s Still Time to Jump on the Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) Train: Here's Why
July 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

There’s Still Time to Jump on the Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) Train: Here's Why

Chris Markoch

In early trading on July 6, Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN) shares continued to blow past its all-time highs. The catalyst was news of two new late-stage trials for its antibody cocktail to prevent Covid-19.

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Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) Earnings Confirm Sector Damage As Businesses Shift to Work From Anywhere
June 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) Earnings Confirm Sector Damage As Businesses Shift to Work From Anywhere

Chris Markoch

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) delivered their own poor earnings report that fell short of analysts’ forecasts on the top and bottom lines.

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Uber’s Offer to Buy Postmates Reflects the Desperation of Its Business Model
June 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Uber’s Offer to Buy Postmates Reflects the Desperation of Its Business Model

Chris Markoch

Uber (NYSE:UBER) management. After failing in its attempt to buy GrubHub (NYSE:GRUB), the company has now set its sights on privately owned Postmates with a proposed $2.6 billion deal.

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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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3 Bank Stocks That Won’t Put Stress On Your Portfolio
June 26, 2020 6:10 AM ET

3 Bank Stocks That Won’t Put Stress On Your Portfolio

Chris Markoch

there are a few bank stocks which look to be a solid buy regardless of what the Fed decides.

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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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Buy the Analysts Bias Towards Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock
June 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy the Analysts Bias Towards Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock

Chris Markoch

you have to pay attention to the most recent news. Dick’s Sporting Goods has been rated by 24 analysts in the last 12 months.

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3 Stocks to Buy on Their Current Dip
June 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Stocks to Buy on Their Current Dip

Chris Markoch

These are solid blue-chip companies with a stock price that has room to move higher compared to recent highs.

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Inovio (NASDAQ: INO) is Nosing Its Way Into the U.S. Vaccine Plans
June 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Inovio (NASDAQ: INO) is Nosing Its Way Into the U.S. Vaccine Plans

Chris Markoch

While initially being left off of the list of companies that have the highest probability of producing a successful Covid-19 vaccine, Inovio (NASDAQ:INO) has made its way onto the government’s gravy train

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3 Companies to Bet On as the World Races For a Vaccine
June 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Companies to Bet On as the World Races For a Vaccine

Chris Markoch

If you’ve been following the markets, you know that there is no shortage of companies involved in the race for a vaccine.

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Don’t Get Too Excited About Nike (NYSE:NKE) No Matter What Earnings Say
June 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Don’t Get Too Excited About Nike (NYSE:NKE) No Matter What Earnings Say

Chris Markoch

Nike (NYSE:NKE) will report fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, June 25. The news is not expected to be good.

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Can You Go Wrong With Either AMD or Nvidia?
June 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Can You Go Wrong With Either AMD or Nvidia?

Chris Markoch

wo of the biggest beneficiaries have been Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA).both of these companies look like a screaming buy at the moment

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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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You Would Be Crazy to Buy Stock In These 3 Cruise Lines, Or Would You?
June 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

You Would Be Crazy to Buy Stock In These 3 Cruise Lines, Or Would You?

Chris Markoch

The news just keeps getting worse for the cruise line industry. On June 17, Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NASDAQ:NCLH) announced it was canceling all but a handful of cruises that were booked for August and September.

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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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It Will Only Get Worse For Hertz, But Will it Get Better After That?
June 16, 2020 6:30 AM ET

It Will Only Get Worse For Hertz, But Will it Get Better After That?

Chris Markoch

Hertz Global Holding (NYSE:HTZ) will soon be announcing the terms of its Chapter 11 filing.

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