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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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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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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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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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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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Johnson & Johnson is a Triple Threat That’s Well Worth Your Investment
June 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Johnson & Johnson is a Triple Threat That’s Well Worth Your Investment

Chris Markoch

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stock has been volatile for the last several years, and 2020 has been no exception.

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FuelCell Delivers in the Present, But It’s All About the Future
June 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

FuelCell Delivers in the Present, But It’s All About the Future

Chris Markoch

Shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) stock are moving higher yet again. At the opening of trading on June 12, FCEL stock is up over 25%.

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Is There a Case For Kimco Realty Stock After Earnings?
May 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is There a Case For Kimco Realty Stock After Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Kimco Realty (NYSE:KIM) posted a positive first-quarter earnings report. For a real estate investment trust (REIT), the quarterly funds from operation (FFO) is a critical metric.

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Dollar General Continues to Deliver a Strong Value Story
March 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Dollar General Continues to Deliver a Strong Value Story

Chris Markoch

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) delivered a strong fourth-quarter earnings report. The report also closed out the company’s 2019 fiscal year.

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Is JD.com Stock Leading a Market Comeback?
March 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is JD.com Stock Leading a Market Comeback?

Chris Markoch

Share of JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) surged on March 2 after the company posted an increase in earnings and revenue.

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Why the Coronavirus Shouldn’t Scare You Away From Marriott Stock
February 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why the Coronavirus Shouldn’t Scare You Away From Marriott Stock

Chris Markoch

Marriott (NASDAQ:MAR) will report earnings on February 25 after the market closes. The results will account for the quarter prior to the COVID-19

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Why is There No Halo Effect for Amarin Stock?
February 24, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why is There No Halo Effect for Amarin Stock?

Chris Markoch

Investors may have expected Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) stock to get the benefit of a halo effect after its drug, Vascepa, received FDA approval for an expanded label. But no such bounce has occurred.

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Is Home Depot or Lowe’s the Better Buy as Home Improvement Season Kicks Off?
February 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is Home Depot or Lowe’s the Better Buy as Home Improvement Season Kicks Off?

Chris Markoch

We are now approaching the time when home improvement companies post their most significant revenues of the year. The two largest companies in the segment, Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are scheduled to report earnings this week.

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Duke Energy Has Some Questions Going Into Earnings
February 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Duke Energy Has Some Questions Going Into Earnings

Chris Markoch

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will report its fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on February 13. According to analysts’ estimates, the North Carolina-based energy giant will report revenue and earnings per share (EPS) that are higher than the previous quarter.

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3 Takeaways From December’s Job Report
January 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Takeaways From December’s Job Report

Chris Markoch

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a total of 145,000 new jobs were created in December. This was about 10% below economist forecasts of 158,000.

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Cigna Following Suit in Health Care Shift
December 19, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Cigna Following Suit in Health Care Shift

Chris Markoch

Cigna stock (NYSE:CI) is rising after a report that the company will be selling its life and disability division to New York Life.

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General Mills Investment in Blue Buffalo Continues to Pay Off
December 17, 2019 11:00 PM ET

General Mills Investment in Blue Buffalo Continues to Pay Off

Chris Markoch

General Mills is taking a very disciplined approach to improve its product mix to align with consumer tastes. In addition to its acquisition of Blue Buffalo, the company also purchased organic food maker Annie’s

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It’s All About the Marketing for Amarin
December 16, 2019 11:00 PM ET

It’s All About the Marketing for Amarin

Chris Markoch

Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) stock is rising on news that their only product, Vascepa, was approved to have an expanded label.

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What Consumer Confidence Numbers Mean for Black Friday
November 25, 2019 11:00 PM ET

What Consumer Confidence Numbers Mean for Black Friday

Chris Markoch

The Conference Board released the Consumer Confidence numbers for November. The number came in at 125.5.

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Is Procter & Gamble Stock Seeing a Repeat of History
November 25, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is Procter & Gamble Stock Seeing a Repeat of History

Chris Markoch

Procter & Gamble stock (NYSE:PG) is up over 24% in 2019. One reason for investor optimism is that at several points this year,

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Six Flags is a Great Dividend Stock and Maybe More
November 18, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Six Flags is a Great Dividend Stock and Maybe More

Chris Markoch

investing in roller coaster stocks such as Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) is not child’s play.

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