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Forget Tesla, Should Investors be Buying Ford?
January 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Forget Tesla, Should Investors be Buying Ford?

Chris Markoch

Ford (NYSE:F) stock is down about 1.5% so far in 2020. But in the last 12 months, the stock has been up nearly 8%.

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Netflix Has a Problem That Is Bigger Than the Numbers
January 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Netflix Has a Problem That Is Bigger Than the Numbers

Chris Markoch

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) delivered a better-than-expected (or maybe simply better-than-feared) earnings report.

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Why Bad News May be Good News for Boeing
January 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why Bad News May be Good News for Boeing

Chris Markoch

There is a saying that bad news comes in threes. Such is the case with Boeing (NYSE:BA) stock as investors digest three pieces of negative news that is putting the stock in the red

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Has OrganiGram Started to Find the Formula for Success?
January 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Has OrganiGram Started to Find the Formula for Success?

Chris Markoch

OrganiGram (NASDAQ:OGI) shares are up over 40% year-to-date. Most of that gain came on January 15 when the stock jumped 35%

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Why Morgan Stanley’s Earnings Report Matters
January 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why Morgan Stanley’s Earnings Report Matters

Chris Markoch

On January 16, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) was the last of the “big banks” to report fourth-quarter earnings. In some ways, investors could say Wall Street saved the best for last.

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Six Flags is in For a Wild Ride (SIX)
January 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Six Flags is in For a Wild Ride (SIX)

Chris Markoch

It hasn’t been a great start to 2020 for the theme park operator Six Flags (NYSE:SIX).

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For Beyond Meat No News Can be Good News
January 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

For Beyond Meat No News Can be Good News

Chris Markoch

In one regard, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) has already won. The manufacturer of plant-based burgers and pork was one of the first to establish proof of concept.

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How to Approach Bank Stocks as Earnings Season Kicks Off
January 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

How to Approach Bank Stocks as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Chris Markoch

Some of the nation’s largest banks such as JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are expected to report fourth-quarter earnings this week.

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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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Why Sun Communities (SUI) Makes Sense for Both Value and Growth
January 2, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why Sun Communities (SUI) Makes Sense for Both Value and Growth

Chris Markoch

Sun Communities is one of the largest REITs in North America. As of September 2019, SUI had a portfolio of over 389 communities throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada.

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3 Sectors That Will Lead the Next Earnings Season
January 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Sectors That Will Lead the Next Earnings Season

Chris Markoch

As the calendar turns to 2020, investors are already looking ahead to the upcoming earnings season.

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3 Retail Stocks to Buy for 2020 (That Aren’t Amazon)
December 26, 2019 11:00 PM ET

3 Retail Stocks to Buy for 2020 (That Aren’t Amazon)

Chris Markoch

Many retail stocks have been having a great 2019. The retail sector has grown 40% for the year with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) up over 11% for the year.

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CEO Resignation Adds Uncertainty to Aurora Cannabis Stock
December 22, 2019 11:00 PM ET

CEO Resignation Adds Uncertainty to Aurora Cannabis Stock

Chris Markoch

Aurora Cannabis stock (NYSE:ACB) is declining in early morning trading December 23 on the weekend news that chief corporate officer Cam Battley is leaving the company.

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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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What the Fiat Chrysler/PSA Group Merger Means for the Future of the Auto Industry
December 18, 2019 11:00 PM ET

What the Fiat Chrysler/PSA Group Merger Means for the Future of the Auto Industry

Chris Markoch

Fiat/Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) and Groupe PSA (OTCMKTS:PUGOY) the owner of Peugeot signed a binding combination agreement. The deal, when finalized, will create an automaker larger than General Motors

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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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Boeing Shares Under Pressure as Board Mulls Suspending Production of Troubled 737 Max
December 15, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Boeing Shares Under Pressure as Board Mulls Suspending Production of Troubled 737 Max

Chris Markoch

Shares of Boeing (NYSE:BA) were struggling to recover from a sharp decline in pre-market trading on December 16.

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Lyft is Being Disruptive, a Strategy or a Concession?
December 12, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Lyft is Being Disruptive, a Strategy or a Concession?

Chris Markoch

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) announced the launch of a rental car service. The new service is currently available exclusively in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Lyft has plans to expand the rollout, but only to select cities.

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Why Home Depot Remains a Good Investment
December 11, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why Home Depot Remains a Good Investment

Chris Markoch

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) shares are holding steady one day after the company issued a forecast for lower sales volume in 2020.

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Why Buying American Eagle Stock May Not Be So Crazy
December 10, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why Buying American Eagle Stock May Not Be So Crazy

Chris Markoch

A common denominator for the brands that are delivering bad economic news is a reliance on mall traffic. That would seem to say that investors should ignore American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) stock and its 934 stores.

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Disney is Firing on All Cylinders
December 9, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Disney is Firing on All Cylinders

Chris Markoch

Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock is up nearly 40% in 2019. And I believe it’s about to go even higher.

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Peloton Stock Has Problems That Go Beyond an Ad
December 8, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Peloton Stock Has Problems That Go Beyond an Ad

Chris Markoch

Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) has been one of the most active stocks in the last month. The company turned public in September and was trading at just over $25

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Is Slack the New Blackberry?
December 5, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is Slack the New Blackberry?

Chris Markoch

Since its initial public offering (IPO) in June 2019, Slack has drawn a lot of attention from bulls and bears alike.

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