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It's Time To Buy Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) Again
January 20, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It's Time To Buy Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) Again

Sam Quirke

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has been among the laggards in recent months as shares have traded sideways in a range from $250 to $290. They still managed to lock in a 100% rally from March

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General Motors (NYSE: GM) Completes 200% Gain And Still Has Room To Run
January 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

General Motors (NYSE: GM) Completes 200% Gain And Still Has Room To Run

Sam Quirke

With more than an 8% pop on Tuesday, shares of General Motors (NYSE: GM) were among the best performing in the S&P 500 index on the day. We’re not even three weeks into the new year and already they’re taking the mantra

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Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) Has Room To Run Another 30%
January 18, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) Has Room To Run Another 30%

Sam Quirke

With upwards of an 80% run since the start of November, shares of high-end fashion name Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) are acting more like a tech stock than a brick and mortar focused retailer in recent weeks

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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Recovery Picks Up Steam
January 13, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Recovery Picks Up Steam

Sam Quirke

Shares of beaten down Silicon Valley chip maker Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) jumped as much as 13% yesterday. Even though they gave back about half those gains, it must still have been a nice day for investors.

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Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) Still The Perfect Buy And Hold
January 12, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) Still The Perfect Buy And Hold

Sam Quirke

Yesterday’s 12% pop means shares of Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) are up close to 30% in 2021 already and closing at fresh all time highs. It’s not altogether that surprising of a start for the Santa Clara based company,

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Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Among The Best Of The Bunch
January 11, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Among The Best Of The Bunch

Sam Quirke

As most equities spent Monday’s session taking a breather after finishing at all time highs last week, shares of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) found themselves up 1.6% and closing at a post-COVID high.

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F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) Begins 2021 At The Same Pace As 2020
January 10, 2021 11:00 PM ET

F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) Begins 2021 At The Same Pace As 2020

Sam Quirke

A 6% jump in Friday’s session was enough to make shares of F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) among the best performing US equities on the day.

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Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) Tire Ready To Hit The Road
January 10, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) Tire Ready To Hit The Road

Sam Quirke

Shares of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) are up almost 200% since March and have kicked off the new year in style already. Friday’s 7% pop put them at fresh post-COVID highs

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Mastercard (NYSE: MA) Steadies For The Next Stage Of The Rally
January 6, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) Steadies For The Next Stage Of The Rally

Sam Quirke

Shares of credit card giant Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have been trading sideways for much of the last four months as they consolidate their post pandemic gains. Unlike many tech names, and particularly work-from-home stocks

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Watch For An Entry Point In Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG)
January 6, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Watch For An Entry Point In Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG)

Sam Quirke

For companies like Zillow (NASDAQ: ZG), one of the largest online multiple listing services out there, this is typically a bad thing for business. However, the housing market didn’t just stay propped up in 2020

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Piper Sandler Says To Buy Docusign (NASDAQ: DOCU) Even After JPMorgan Said To Sell
January 5, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Piper Sandler Says To Buy Docusign (NASDAQ: DOCU) Even After JPMorgan Said To Sell

Sam Quirke

Piper Sandler is going toe to toe with New York’s JPMorgan over the fate of Docusign (NASDAQ: DOCU). Considering their shares rallied nearly 300% in just nine months, it’s perhaps not too surprising that one of them would be out with a cautious note

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Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) Pinned As A Winner In A Post-COVID Landscape
January 4, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) Pinned As A Winner In A Post-COVID Landscape

Sam Quirke

Jefferies was out with a bullish upgrade to shares of beer maker and brewer Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP), moving them from Hold to a Buy rating.

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3 Banks You Need To Own For 2021
January 4, 2021 11:00 PM ET

3 Banks You Need To Own For 2021

Sam Quirke

Since October, the NASDAQ Bank Index (NASDAQ: BKX) has tacked on more than 30% and has come within touching distance of its pre-COVID levels. We’re only one trading day into the new year and already the upgrades are flying in.

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What’s Hot And What’s Not For 2021
January 3, 2021 11:00 PM ET

What’s Hot And What’s Not For 2021

Sam Quirke

One thing is for sure, very few investors are starting 2021 with an identical portfolio to that which they started 2020 with. It was one of the most volatile years on record, not only in terms of crashes and rallies but also industry rotation.

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Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) Remains On Track For $300 A Share
December 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) Remains On Track For $300 A Share

Sam Quirke

Other Chinese tech giants like Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) have been enjoying their moment in the sun in recent weeks.

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Snap (NYSE: SNAP) Steadies Itself For The Next Leg Up
December 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) Steadies Itself For The Next Leg Up

Sam Quirke

After a 90% rally in just two months, it’s only natural that shares of social media stalwart Snap (NYSE: SNAP) would want to take a breather.

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Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) Steals Some Of Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) Limelight
December 29, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) Steals Some Of Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) Limelight

Sam Quirke

A 15% jump in Tuesday’s session was enough to make shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) among the best performing of US equities on the day.

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Macy's (NYSE: M) Catches Its First Upgrade Since Before COVID-19
December 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Macy's (NYSE: M) Catches Its First Upgrade Since Before COVID-19

Sam Quirke

It’s been a while since Macy’s (NYSE: M) was up there, but an 8.5% jump in Monday’s session was enough to make them one of the best performing equities on the day.

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Why Has GameStop (NYSE: GME) Popped 75% This Month?
December 28, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Why Has GameStop (NYSE: GME) Popped 75% This Month?

Sam Quirke

Having watched their shares fall 90% in the six years prior to 2020, and then watching them slip under the $3 mark in April, investors in GameStop (NYSE: GME) must have surely been expecting to see their stock trade at $0.20 before it traded at $20 again.

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Should Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Be In Your Portfolio For Q1?
December 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Should Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Be In Your Portfolio For Q1?

Sam Quirke

With shares of tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) coming off the back of a 70% run in the nine months since March, it’s not unreasonable for investors to take stock of the company’s prospects for the coming year.

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3 Stocks To Buy on Pullbacks
December 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Stocks To Buy on Pullbacks

Sam Quirke

Dips like this though, even if they’re not long-lasting, can often open up a good entry point in a stock you’ve been stalking and a few such names popped up yesterday

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Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) Soars After Post Earnings Dip
December 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) Soars After Post Earnings Dip

Sam Quirke

After an ugly 20% drop earlier this month following earnings that left analysts wanting, shares of big data firm Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK) have been soaring over the past week. They’re up 15% off the lows and quickly closing the gap

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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT)  Ready To Hit The Ground Running In January
December 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) Ready To Hit The Ground Running In January

Sam Quirke

There’s probably never been a better time to be a cybersecurity company, and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) can well attest to it after the year they’ve had.

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Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC): The Construction Company That's Hitting All Time Highs
December 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC): The Construction Company That's Hitting All Time Highs

Sam Quirke

A 4% jump in Friday’s session was enough to make shares of Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC) among the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 index.

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