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Does the Jobs Report Foreshadow a Year-End Rally?
December 5, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Does the Jobs Report Foreshadow a Year-End Rally?

Chris Markoch

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a total of 266,000 new jobs created in November. This was nearly 50% higher than the forecast for 180,000 new jobs by economists

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The Real Reason Chipotle Stock is Soaring Today
December 5, 2019 11:00 PM ET

The Real Reason Chipotle Stock is Soaring Today

Chris Markoch

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is up nearly 0.75% in mid-day trading on December 6. This is just another leg up for a stock that is up over 85% in the year to date.

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Is Dollar General’s Strength Forecasting Economic Weakness?
December 4, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is Dollar General’s Strength Forecasting Economic Weakness?

Chris Markoch

Dollar General really is making good on their plans to open 1,000 new stores. And maybe the economy bears a bit more watching.

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Xerox is Saying Goodbye to Fujifilm but Hello to HP?
December 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Xerox is Saying Goodbye to Fujifilm but Hello to HP?

Chris Markoch

Xerox is forecasting a reduction in earnings per share (EPS) to $3.30 from $3.40. Both numbers were below analysts’ consensus estimates for $4.05.

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T-Mobile Fires the First Shot in the 5G Revolution
December 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

T-Mobile Fires the First Shot in the 5G Revolution

Chris Markoch

T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) announced it will be activating the nation’s first 5G network.

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Is AT&T the First Casualty of the Streaming Wars?
December 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is AT&T the First Casualty of the Streaming Wars?

Chris Markoch

while AT&T is a dividend darling, the latest earnings report showed some cracks in the company’s fortress. Revenue was lower than the consensus estimate and, more significantly, it was 2.5% lower on a year-over-year basis.

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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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Kroger Bags Some Plans Even as Others Pay Off
November 24, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Kroger Bags Some Plans Even as Others Pay Off

Chris Markoch

Kroger (NYSE:KR) is scaling back on plans to renovate stores in an effort to improve same-store sales.

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Macy’s Bad Week Continues with Disappointing Earnings
November 20, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Macy’s Bad Week Continues with Disappointing Earnings

Chris Markoch

Reporting before the market opened on Thursday, Macy’s announced net income of $2 million (1 cent per share).

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Kohl’s Has Too Many Flanks to Defend
November 19, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Kohl’s Has Too Many Flanks to Defend

Chris Markoch

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) stock is down over 19% in late afternoon trading as the company reported a miss on third-quarter sales estimates

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Target Earnings are Not a Fluke
November 19, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Target Earnings are Not a Fluke

Chris Markoch

Target (NYSE:TGT) shares are surging as investors and analysts are cheering the release of the company’s third-quarter earnings.

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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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Home Depot’s Stock Drop is a Case of Irrational Pessimism
November 18, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Home Depot’s Stock Drop is a Case of Irrational Pessimism

Chris Markoch

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) shares took a sharp decline as the stock reported mixed third-quarter results.

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Why JetBlue Stock May Keep Soaring
November 17, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why JetBlue Stock May Keep Soaring

Chris Markoch

JBLU reported earnings that beat its consensus earnings estimate by 8 cents a share (59 cents versus 51 cents that was expected).

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Are You Ready For a Google Checking Account?
November 13, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Are You Ready For a Google Checking Account?

Chris Markoch

Shares of Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock continues to rise. This time the stock market is applauding Google’s push into the financial services space.

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Time to Give Foot Locker Stock a Closer Look
November 13, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Time to Give Foot Locker Stock a Closer Look

Chris Markoch

The stock has since given back the gains, but are there other reasons to consider buying Foot Locker stock as the holidays approach.

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If You Must Invest in a Pot Stock, Cronos May be the One (NASDAQ:CRON)
November 11, 2019 11:00 PM ET

If You Must Invest in a Pot Stock, Cronos May be the One (NASDAQ:CRON)

Chris Markoch

Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) kicked off the earnings season for cannabis stocks by posting a narrow profit but with revenue that came in slightly below expectations.

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Overstock.com Shares Sink and It’s Not Just About Earnings (OTSK)
November 11, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Overstock.com Shares Sink and It’s Not Just About Earnings (OTSK)

Chris Markoch

Overstock (NASDAQ:OSTK) was down over 17% in late-afternoon trading. the stock has fallen over 70% since closing at $26.72 just two months ago.

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Boeing (NYSE:BA) Soars Higher on Positive 737 News
November 10, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Boeing (NYSE:BA) Soars Higher on Positive 737 News

Chris Markoch

Boeing (NYSE:BA) stock rose nearly 5%. This was largely responsible for lifting the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) into positive territory

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Disney (NYSE:DIS)  Beats on Earnings, What’s Next for the Brand?
November 7, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Disney (NYSE:DIS) Beats on Earnings, What’s Next for the Brand?

Chris Markoch

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) shares were up nearly 6% after hours. The company reported earnings after the closing bell

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Square Stock (NYSE:SQ) Climbing Despite Questions
November 7, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Square Stock (NYSE:SQ) Climbing Despite Questions

Chris Markoch

Square (NYSE:SQ) reported third-quarter earnings on November 6 and beat analysts’ expectations.

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PG&E is Still Not a Buy at Any Price (NYSE:PCG)
November 6, 2019 11:00 PM ET

PG&E is Still Not a Buy at Any Price (NYSE:PCG)

Chris Markoch

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (NYSE:PCG) posted a “less bad” earnings report.

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Should You be Concerned About Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Stock?
November 5, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Should You be Concerned About Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Stock?

Chris Markoch

Despite a positive earnings report, Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) stock is under pressure.

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