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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP): One Reason to Buy, One Reason to Sell
November 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP): One Reason to Buy, One Reason to Sell

Chris Markoch

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) reported strong earnings on Tuesday, November 10. But the auto parts manufacturer is not getting much love from investors.

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Is It Time For Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to Lift Off?
November 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is It Time For Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to Lift Off?

Chris Markoch

In a surprise vote, California’s Proposition 22 which allows ride-hailing services such as Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) to qualify its drivers as independent contractors was passed. Not surprisingly, Lyft stock gapped up after the vote.

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Is It Worth Snacking On Pepsi Stock?
October 1, 2020 4:05 AM ET

Is It Worth Snacking On Pepsi Stock?

Chris Markoch

After what looks to be an earnings beat on the top and bottom lines for PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), investors may wonder if now is the time to take a nibble or two at the company’s stock

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Will Constellation Brands Be Firing On All Cylinders?
September 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Will Constellation Brands Be Firing On All Cylinders?

Chris Markoch

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) reports earnings on October 1, 2020. The company is expected to top the stellar report it delivered in the previous quarter. Early

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McCormick Investors Need to Know If the Spice is Gone
September 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

McCormick Investors Need to Know If the Spice is Gone

Chris Markoch

When McCormick (NYSE:MKC) delivered earnings in June, the consumer carried the day. Despite surveys that say Americans don’t like to cook, it seems they did just that in the early months of our global pandemic.

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As Goes Darden, So Goes the Economy?
September 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

As Goes Darden, So Goes the Economy?

Chris Markoch

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it frequently rhymes. So when I suggest that the U.S. economy is intertwined with the fortunes of restaurant stocks like Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI), I say it with my tongue firmly in my cheek.

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Rite Aid Is a Cautious Buy Ahead of Earnings
September 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Rite Aid Is a Cautious Buy Ahead of Earnings

Chris Markoch

After last quarter’s earnings report, you can’t fault investors for applying the “once you’re lucky, twice you’re good” mantra to Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) stock.

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General Mills Looks Like a Safe Port For an Uncertain End of Year
September 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Mills Looks Like a Safe Port For an Uncertain End of Year

Chris Markoch

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reports earnings for the company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2021 before the markets open on September 23. Investors will be eager to hear if the company can keep up its strong showing

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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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