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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.
2 02, 2024

Trading Futures vs Options: What’s the Difference and Which Strategy is Right For You?

By |2024-01-17T01:35:21+00:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Options|Tags: , |

Understanding the distinct characteristics of trading futures vs options is key to developing a robust investment strategy. Both offer unique advantages and come with their own set of complexities, making the choice between them pivotal for traders.  Options trading, with its flexibility and defined risk parameters, appeals to those seeking strategic depth, while futures trading, [...]

1 02, 2024

Peloton Plummets 23% on Weak Q2 Earnings – 3 Reasons It’s Time to Sell This Stock

By |2024-02-01T17:26:08+00:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Peloton (PTON) is continuing its fall from grace with another day of plummeting share prices, down more than 23% in Thursday’s trading session. This comes after the fitness company delivered lackluster Q2 earnings alongside a weak outlook for the road ahead. In what was supposed to be Peloton’s strongest quarter amidst the holiday season, [...]

30 01, 2024

GM Surges on Earnings Beat and Strong Guidance – We Found 2 Other Reasons to Buy This Stock Now

By |2024-01-30T19:02:50+00:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

General Motors (GM) delivered Q4 earnings this Tuesday morning. The beat sent shares 7% higher, adding to what has been a torrent pace over the past few months as GM has now gained 37% in that timeframe. The US automaker is finally starting to find its footing after the UAW strike took its toll [...]

29 01, 2024

SoFi Gains 17% After Milestone Profit in Q4 – Its Upside Potential & Timing Make it a BUY Right Now

By |2024-01-29T18:37:28+00:00January 29th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) started the week strong, headed towards its best performance on the stock market since the fall of 2022. It reached as high as 23% before correcting at around 17%. This is a result of the financial technology company delivering bombastic earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, in which it posted [...]

26 01, 2024

Intel Falls 10% on Downtrodden Earnings Forecast – Should Investors Be Worried? 3 Things to Consider

By |2024-01-26T17:14:41+00:00January 26th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Yesterday after the bell Intel (INTC) shared an update on its Q1 earnings expectations that sparked concern among investors, and a sell-off ensued. The stock is down more than 10% in Friday’s trading session as a result. Intel is forecasting revenue between $12.2 billion and $13.2 billion, below the FactSet consensus of $14.3 billion. [...]

25 01, 2024

Humana Investors are Hurting After 14% Falloff Amidst Guidance Cuts: Why it May Be Time to Sell

By |2024-01-25T18:05:20+00:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

Humana Inc. (HUM) is down more than 14% in Thursday’s trading session, as the losses keep piling up for investors over the past few weeks. The managed care company cut its guidance for 2024 while we’re not even out of January yet. Sky-high medical costs are taking a toll on the company, which has [...]

25 01, 2024

Best Broker for Swing Trading

By |2024-09-24T12:57:09+00:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , |

Your swing trade broker is more than a platform, it's a pivotal partner in your journey to financial success. The right broker not only facilitates trades but empowers them, providing the insights, support, and tools for swing trading necessary for strategic decision-making.  But with a plethora of options clouding the market, choosing the best broker [...]

24 01, 2024

Netflix (NFLX) Jumps 12% on Upbeat Earnings and Guidance Alongside TKO Deal: Time to Buy?

By |2024-01-24T17:50:45+00:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Shares of Netflix (NFLX) are up more than after the streaming company delivered solid 4th quarter earnings, optimistic guidance for the year ahead, and perhaps most importantly, a highly anticipated deal with TKO - the parent company of WWE. As cable television continues to fizzle out, streaming services are bringing live sports programming into [...]

23 01, 2024

What Does the IBM & Casper Labs Collab Mean for the Future of AI, and Specifically, Investors?

By |2024-01-23T18:16:31+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

One of the most legitimate concerns surrounding AI technology is now being addressed by a collaboration between IBM and Casper Labs. The technology giant and blockchain service provider are teaming up to bring AI and Web3 technologies together to mitigate IP and safety issues. As more and more businesses take existing LLM’s (large language [...]

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