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Here’s Why Under Armour Shares are Dropping (NYSE:UAA)
November 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Here’s Why Under Armour Shares are Dropping (NYSE:UAA)

Chris Markoch

Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) shares are under pressure for the second time this year.

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AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is Starting to Resemble a Forever Stock
November 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is Starting to Resemble a Forever Stock

Chris Markoch

Many income and value investors own AbbVie for the dividend. That should continue to be a reason to own the stock long term.

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Jobs Report Sends Markets Higher
October 31, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Jobs Report Sends Markets Higher

Chris Markoch

Wall Street got a belated October surprise with the release of the monthly Jobs Report on November 1.

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Alphabet’s Acquisition of Fitbit is a Case of Perfect Timing
October 31, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Alphabet’s Acquisition of Fitbit is a Case of Perfect Timing

Chris Markoch

Shortly after the markets opened, the news broke that Alphabet will buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion.

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The Struggle of Lyft Stock is Not a Mere Coincidence
October 31, 2019 11:00 PM ET

The Struggle of Lyft Stock is Not a Mere Coincidence

Chris Markoch

Lyft stock tumbled nearly 10% after the stock jumped to $45.58 after their earnings report.

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The Best Dividend Stocks for Income Investors
October 30, 2019 11:00 PM ET

The Best Dividend Stocks for Income Investors

Chris Markoch

not all dividend-paying stocks are created equal. There are three sectors of dividend stocks that are outpacing the broader market.

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Markets are Discounting the Trade War, and That’s Not Good
October 30, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Markets are Discounting the Trade War, and That’s Not Good

Chris Markoch

China’s threat to back out of phase one trade deal with the United States is being met with a muted reaction on Wall Street.

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There are no easy answers for Wayfair
October 30, 2019 11:00 PM ET

There are no easy answers for Wayfair

Chris Markoch

putting the clichés aside, the real problem for Wayfair (NYSE:W) is that they’re not standing out enough. And that could mean that today’s Halloween sell-off

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Why The Fed’s Rate Cut Should Not Matter to Investors
October 29, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why The Fed’s Rate Cut Should Not Matter to Investors

Chris Markoch

As expected, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point rate cut on October 30. This moved the benchmark interest rate down to a level between 1.50% and 1.75%.

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Boeing: Hate the Story, but Buy the Stock
October 29, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Boeing: Hate the Story, but Buy the Stock

Chris Markoch

Boeing stock is under pressure, In their most recent earnings report on October 23, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.45.

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Is Apple Stock Ripe or Overpicked?
October 28, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is Apple Stock Ripe or Overpicked?

Chris Markoch

Investors are anxiously awaiting Apple’s fourth-quarter earnings announcement on October 30. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been on a tear in the run up to earnings.

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General Electric Just Got an October Surprise From a Major Investor
October 27, 2019 11:00 PM ET

General Electric Just Got an October Surprise From a Major Investor

Chris Markoch

GE stock had an impressive 44.3% gain in the first half. However, the third quarter has seen the stock lose nearly 50% of that gain.

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Is Facebook a Good Investment Right Now?
October 27, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Is Facebook a Good Investment Right Now?

Chris Markoch

Facebook charts are failing to push past a point of resistance at $190. And options activity suggests that traders are forecasting the stock to fall about 8% off its current level.

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3 Reasons Why Amazon Stock is Dropping
October 24, 2019 11:00 PM ET

3 Reasons Why Amazon Stock is Dropping

Chris Markoch

the two questions on investor's minds are why did Amazon miss on earnings, and how concerned should investors be?

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Why Did Comcast Stock Jump Then Sputter After Earnings Report?
October 23, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why Did Comcast Stock Jump Then Sputter After Earnings Report?

Chris Markoch

After seeing a decline in subscriber growth from the first quarter to the second quarter, Comcast reported 379,000 net additions to its high-speed internet customer base.

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Should Investors be Concerned About McDonald’s Earnings Miss?
October 22, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Should Investors be Concerned About McDonald’s Earnings Miss?

Chris Markoch

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) reported third-quarter earnings that missed on both the top and bottom lines. It marked the first time in two years that the company’s quarterly earnings fell short of analysts’ estimates. 

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Will Chipotle Break New Records After Posting Earnings?
October 21, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Will Chipotle Break New Records After Posting Earnings?

Chris Markoch

Four years ago, Chipotle stock was also around the $740 level. However, the issues facing the company would not have had investors seeing a price of $1,000 per share.

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Boeing Stock is Not Telling the Whole Story
October 21, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Boeing Stock is Not Telling the Whole Story

Chris Markoch

Boeing will deliver its quarterly earnings report on October 23. The company’s struggle to give the market firm guidance on the status of the 737 Max fleet will be the focus of the company’s conference call.

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Why the China GDP Numbers Matter, and Why They May Not
October 20, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Why the China GDP Numbers Matter, and Why They May Not

Chris Markoch

The fact that the number came out approximately after a week after the “trade truce” between the U.S. and China adds context to the number.

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Actually, Schwab Just May be “Killing it” With Millennials
October 17, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Actually, Schwab Just May be “Killing it” With Millennials

Chris Markoch

Schwab has just announced a plan that will allow investors to buy fractional shares. Investing apps such as Stockpile and Stash have been permitting customers to trade fractional shares.

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American Express Remains an Evergreen Stock for Good Reasons
October 17, 2019 11:00 PM ET

American Express Remains an Evergreen Stock for Good Reasons

Chris Markoch

The American Express earnings beat continued a string of positive earnings reports from the financial sector. The report also lent support to the notion that American consumers continue to spend – at least through the summer.

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Market Tops Always Bring Out the Bears
October 16, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Market Tops Always Bring Out the Bears

Chris Markoch

The first signal that a market may be ready to correct is a sustained rally. Markets don’t move in the same direction at all times.

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Has Netflix Found a Bottom?
October 15, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Has Netflix Found a Bottom?

Chris Markoch

It’s been a tough year for Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX). One of the darling FAANG stocks, the streaming giant’s stock price is being battered by threats on multiple fronts.

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What do Slowing Retail Sales Mean for the Economy?
October 15, 2019 11:00 PM ET

What do Slowing Retail Sales Mean for the Economy?

Chris Markoch

The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that retail sales for the month of September had dropped 0.3%.

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