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Boyd gaming stock price
February 21, 2024 5:57 AM ET

Boyd Gaming stock: All signs point to a significant break higher

Chris Markoch

Boyd Gaming is down slightly a week after reporting fourth quarter earnings, but analysts continue to bid the stock higher making this a buyable dip

NYSE:BYDOTCMKTS:PDYPYNASDAQ:DKNG
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Carrier Global stock price
February 19, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Will a leaner Carrier push the stock to all-time highs?

Chris Markoch

Carrier is in the final stages of transitioning into a leaner, more focused business, but investors may want to wait a quarter or two before taking a position

NYSE:CARRNASDAQ:HON
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Is Duke Energy stock ready to power up in 2024?
February 13, 2024 5:56 AM ET

Is Duke Energy stock ready to power up in 2024?

Chris Markoch

Despite an earnings miss, solid fundamentals and a more attractive valuation make DUK stock attractive for investors looking to stay ahead of inflation

NYSE:DUKNYSEARCA:XLU
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Hershey stock presents investors a sweet buy-the-dip opportunity
February 13, 2024 5:52 AM ET

Hershey stock presents investors a sweet buy-the-dip opportunity

Chris Markoch

Hershey's stock is down as the company fights high cocoa prices and normalizing sales, but the core business is strong, making HSY stock a solid buy on the dip

NYSE:HSY
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Why H&R Block Stock Looks More Attractive After Earnings Dip
February 8, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Why H&R Block Stock Looks More Attractive After Earnings Dip

Chris Markoch

H&R Block is down 9% after earnings; however, the dip in HRB stock will look more attractive as the company enters its two strongest quarters

NYSE:HRBNYSE:GS
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3 best tech stocks to buy after earnings (that aren’t META)
February 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 best tech stocks to buy after earnings (that aren’t META)

Chris Markoch

If you're looking for other tech stocks besides META to invest in, here are three tech stocks that are likely to provide strong growth in 2024.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
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Palantir stock pops 20% and continues to silence skeptics
February 6, 2024 8:22 AM ET

Palantir stock pops 20% and continues to silence skeptics

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock gapped up 20% after a strong earnings report and improved guidance; history suggests a pullback is likely, but the company is quieting skeptics

NYSE:PLTRNYSE:C
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3 small-cap biotechs with potential breakthroughs in 2024
February 6, 2024 8:13 AM ET

3 small-cap biotechs with potential breakthroughs in 2024

Chris Markoch

These small-cap biotech stocks feature large addressable markets combined with positive analyst sentiment and potential breakthroughs in 2024.

NASDAQ:AMLXNASDAQ:PBYINASDAQ:SAVA
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Buy any dip in GE stock even with uncertainty around the spinoff
January 24, 2024 5:24 AM ET

Buy any dip in GE stock even with uncertainty around the spinoff

Chris Markoch

After issuing light guidance for Q1, investors should consider buying any dip in GE stock ahead of the spin-off of its Vernova power-generation business

NYSE:GE
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3 uranium stocks to buy as the metal hits 16-year high
January 23, 2024 6:00 AM ET

3 uranium stocks to buy as the metal hits 16-year high

Chris Markoch

The spot price of uranium is near 15-year highs and is forecast to go higher; it's not too late to take a long position in these three uranium stocks.

NYSEAMERICAN:UECNYSE:CCJNYSE:BAM
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Should you follow the analysts’ lead on Birkenstock stock?
January 22, 2024 5:32 AM ET

Should you follow the analysts’ lead on Birkenstock stock?

Chris Markoch

Birkenstock Holdings stock is stabilizing as analysts reassess the company's initial earnings report, but buyers may want to wait for BIRK stock to mature

NYSE:BIRKNASDAQ:LULU
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Russell 2000 stocks
January 16, 2024 5:35 AM ET

3 Russell 2000 stocks for your January watchlist

Chris Markoch

As investors face another uncertain year in the market, it could be time to look at small- and mid-cap stocks; here are three Russell 2000 stocks to watch

NASDAQ:CROXNYSE:BACNASDAQ:CHK
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UnitedHealth Group stock
January 12, 2024 11:03 AM ET

UnitedHealth Group Looks Buyable After AI-Fueled Double Beat

Chris Markoch

UnitedHealth Group stock is falling after a double beat over concerns about rising medical costs; however, there’s another reason this may be a buyable dip

NYSE:UNH
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Howmet Aerospace stock price
January 12, 2024 4:33 AM ET

Is Howmet Aerospace a buy after a bullish upgrade?

Chris Markoch

Howmet Aerospace stock is up more than 3% after getting a bullish upgrade and price target despite the recent incident surrounding Boeing's 737 Max 9 aircraft

NYSE:HWMNYSE:BANYSE:TFC
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time to buy mid-cap stocks.
January 4, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 mid-cap stocks that analysts love heading into earnings season

Chris Markoch

The beginning of earnings season is a buying opportunity, here are three mid-cap stocks with a significant number of analyst upgrades in the last 90 days 

NASDAQ:CYBRNASDAQ:GTLBNASDAQ:WING
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Fitness Stocks
December 19, 2023 5:20 AM ET

3 Fitness Stocks Ready to Rally in the New Year

Chris Markoch

This is the time for New Year's resolutions, which makes it a good time to consider these three fitness stocks as additions to your portfolio in 2024

NYSE:NKENYSE:GSNYSE:SKX
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Apple stock price
December 19, 2023 5:01 AM ET

Apple may be a 4T company by next year, but is it a buy now?

Chris Markoch

A bullish analyst call on Apple stock includes a prediction of a $4T market cap by the end of 2024; investors need to decide if this is a buying opportunity

NASDAQ:AAPL
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Rocket Labs stock price
December 13, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Rocket Lab trading under $5, will it ever rocket higher?

Chris Markoch

Is Rocket Lab worthy of penny stock status, or is this a buying opportunity for investors? Here are some factors for you to consider

NASDAQ:RKLB
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AI stocks
December 12, 2023 7:21 AM ET

Which stocks benefited from mentioning AI in their Q3 earnings?

Chris Markoch

Companies continue to mention AI in their earnings reports; a recent report helps you understand which stocks are getting a lift from these mentions

NASDAQ:ADBENASDAQ:METANASDAQ:MTCH
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Santa Claus rally
December 12, 2023 4:59 AM ET

3 stocks that are primed for an end-of-year Santa Claus rally

Chris Markoch

If Santa Claus does rally the market this year, you'll want to consider investing in these three stocks that insiders have been buying

NASDAQ:KDPNASDAQ:ENPHNASDAQ:BYON
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Dollar Tree stock price
November 30, 2023 5:00 AM ET

As Dollar Tree Goes, So Goes the Consumer?

Chris Markoch

At first glance, a weak earnings report should have investors bailing on Dollar Tree, but there were signs that DLTR stock could be attractive down the road

NASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:GMNYSE:TFC
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GM stock buyback
November 29, 2023 11:12 AM ET

What’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increase

Chris Markoch

GM stock is surging after the company announced a $10 billion share buyback program and a dividend increase, but the stock may not hold its gains

NYSE:GMNYSE:F
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Kohl's storefront
November 24, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Can Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?

Chris Markoch

Heading into the earnings report, KSS stock was up over 7% for the month, but mixed to soft guidance may slow the stock's momentum.

NYSE:KSSNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT
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Evolv Technologies stock
November 15, 2023 5:02 AM ET

Is it time to buy EVOLV Technologies after post-earnings dip?

Chris Markoch

Evolv Technologies stock is down over 6% after a strong earnings report, but you don't have to look too far to see bullish signs in the company's report

NASDAQ:EVLV
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