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About Jason Novak

Jason has been a consistent contributor to VectorVest and has a blended interest in technology and finance, which he has written about for over a decade. When he's not demystifying complex financial topics or sharing a quick analysis of hot stocks on a given day, you may find him on the golf course or exploring all that Northern California has to offer.
18 04, 2024

Is it Time to Sell Equifax After the Latest Earnings Miss? 3 Things Investors Need to Consider

By |2024-04-18T16:34:36+00:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Equifax (EFX) reported its first-quarter earnings results yesterday after the market closed, and the stock has started tumbling as a result. It’s down more than 5% so far Thursday. The credit-scoring company brought in revenue of $1.389 billion while Wall Street was expecting at least $1.4 billion. Profits narrowly came in above expectations with [...]

17 04, 2024

United Airlines Soars on Strong Earnings: Should You Look Past Boeing Concerns and Buy UAL?

By |2024-04-17T16:56:20+00:00April 17th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Shares of United Airlines (UAL) are cruising higher after a solid first-quarter performance in which the airliner had to overcome a myriad of adversities. The stock is up 13% so far today after delivering a better-than-expected top and bottom line. Revenue of $12.54 billion represented a nearly 10% growth year over year and narrowly [...]

16 04, 2024

Live Nation Takes 7% Loss Amidst Antitrust Suit: Should You Cut Losses on LYV While You Still Can?

By |2024-04-16T16:34:45+00:00April 16th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Live Nation (LYV) has fallen around 7% so far Tuesday morning after news broke Monday after the market closed that the entertainment company could be in hot water with the Justice Department. While both Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and the Justice Department themselves chose to keep quiet on the matter, a source at Wall [...]

15 04, 2024

Adidas Gains 5% on Double Upgrade and Pro Partnerships, But Is it Really Time to Buy ADDYY?

By |2024-04-15T17:57:05+00:00April 15th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Adidas (ADDYY) is running in the right direction Monday morning after getting a double upgrade from Morgan Stanley analysts. A team led by Edouard Aubin moved their position from underweight up two notches to overweight, taking a bullish stance on the athleticwear and shoe brand. This comes after Aubin and his team noted an [...]

14 04, 2024

Are Dividend Stocks Worth it?

By |2024-04-09T00:47:51+00:00April 14th, 2024|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , , |

Dividend stocks are a hot topic, and for good reason. These stocks represent shares in companies that pay out a portion of their profits to shareholders, offering a dual reward of regular income and investment growth.  But the question arises: are dividend stocks worth it? While they promise a passive income stream, there are considerations [...]

12 04, 2024

Apple Has Struggled So Far This Year, But Here’s Why Investors Should Hold Their Position…

By |2024-04-12T16:42:44+00:00April 12th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

It’s been a tough stretch thus far through 2024 for Apple (AAPL), which is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index is up 8%. So what’s going on with this stock, and should you be concerned as an AAPL investor? One analyst thinks it’s just a matter of investors not realizing [...]

11 04, 2024

Despite Robinhood’s Recent Downgrade, We Still See 3 Reasons to Buy HOOD Today

By |2024-04-11T16:06:53+00:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Robinhood (HOOD) has been on a tear through 2024 so far, up more than 43% year-to-date fueled by an uptick in retail trading, particularly for Bitcoin. However, one analyst believes that this trend is poised to reverse and has changed his outlook from neutral to sell as a result. Citi analyst Christopher Allen says [...]

11 04, 2024

Dividend vs Growth Stocks: Which Should You Invest in?

By |2024-04-09T00:48:48+00:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: Retirement, Stock Market|Tags: , , , |

Whether you’re building a stock portfolio from scratch or looking to pivot your stock investment strategy, choosing between a dividend vs growth stocks is a crucial consideration. Each offers a distinct approach to building wealth. Dividend stocks attract investors through regular income payouts and the potential for compounding returns, while growth stocks entice with the [...]

10 04, 2024

Delta Air Lines Delivers on the Top and Bottom Line Thanks to Strong Travel Demand: Time to Buy DAL?

By |2024-04-10T16:31:31+00:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Delta Air Lines (DAL) delivered first-quarter earnings that came in above what analysts were expecting thanks to strong travel demand for the quarter. Better yet for shareholders, the airliner expects this trend to continue into the quarters ahead. The company brought in revenue of $12.6 billion, a record for the first quarter, compared to [...]

9 04, 2024

How Often Do Dividend Stocks Pay?

By |2024-04-09T00:47:57+00:00April 9th, 2024|Categories: Retirement, Stock Market|Tags: , , |

Dividend stocks are an excellent investment choice for those looking to earn regular income from their portfolio or to reinvest for steady, stable compounding growth. However, grasping the nuances of dividend schedules is an important first step.  How often do dividend stocks pay?  When do stocks pay dividends exactly? Which stocks pay out the highest [...]

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