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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.
21 11, 2023

Can You Make a Living Swing Trading?

By |2024-12-24T12:43:50+00:00November 21st, 2023|Categories: Highlight, Swing Trading|Tags: , , , |

The dream of making a living through swing trading captivates many, but how attainable is this goal in reality? Can you make a living swing trading, or is this just another case of “too good to be true”? This trading style is positioned between day trading and long-term investment and demands a strategic approach and [...]

20 11, 2023

Microsoft Climbs as AI Visionary Sam Altman Joins the Team: Is the Hire Reason Enough to Buy MSFT?

By |2023-12-07T19:47:48+00:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

It’s been a crazy weekend in the AI world after OpenAI fired co-founder and CEO Sam Altman without warning late Friday. There was reason to believe he would be returning to the company just 48 hours later before OpenAI’s board of directors squashed that rumor, rejecting Altman’s offer. Then, tech-giant Microsoft (MSFT) capitalized on [...]

18 11, 2023

The Best Stock Market Technical Indicators for Investing

By |2023-12-07T19:47:52+00:00November 18th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , , |

Trading indicators offer insights into market trends, price movements, and potential investment opportunities. You can think of technical stock indicators as your map on a road trip - they help inform your decision-making, empowering you to execute consistently profitable trades. However, understanding which indicators to use and how to interpret them becomes crucial with an [...]

17 11, 2023

Gap Gains 31% After Impressive 3rd Quarter Earnings and Upbeat Forecast: Time to Buy GPS?

By |2023-12-07T19:47:52+00:00November 17th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Shares of Gap Inc. (GPS) skyrocketed 31% Friday morning to end the week with a bang as the stock has now gained 74% in the past 3 months.  The timing is right for Gap investors after the company delivered impressive 3rd quarter earnings and teased that more was to come in the quarters ahead. [...]

16 11, 2023

Walmart Drops 7% on Concerns of Cautious Consumer Spending: 3 Things You Need to See

By |2023-12-07T19:47:55+00:00November 16th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Walmart (WMT) reported third-quarter earnings this morning that beat Wall Street’s consensus on both the top and bottom line, but sparked concern over the overall state of the economy. The stock is down 7% so far in Thursday’s trading session. The company reported a 5.2% climb in revenue year over year, posting $160.8 billion [...]

15 11, 2023

Target’s Earnings Send Shares 17% Higher Despite Dwindling Sales: Should You Buy TGT?

By |2023-12-07T19:47:59+00:00November 15th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Target (TGT) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell this Wednesday morning, and the results sent shares into a frenzy. They’re up 17% so far this morning after the retailer beat the top and bottom line consensus. For the past few quarters Target has faced a weakening environment as inflationary pressures have shoppers looking [...]

15 11, 2023

Dollar Cost Averaging vs Buying the Dip

By |2023-12-07T19:48:05+00:00November 15th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , |

There are so many different ways to invest - but two of the most common are dollar cost averaging vs buying the dip. Which of these strategies is right for you? We’ll help you find out in this detailed guide comparing and contrasting the two strategies side by side! While dollar cost averaging involves investing [...]

14 11, 2023

Fisker Stock is Down 21% After Earnings Miss: 3 Reasons It’s Time to Sell This Stock

By |2023-12-07T19:48:05+00:00November 14th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Fisker Inc. (FSR) fell off a cliff after reporting third-quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Shares are down more than 21% in Tuesday morning’s session so far, and the stock has lost more than 42% of its value in the last month. The electric vehicle manufacturer posted a steep loss for the quarter of [...]

13 11, 2023

Tyson Foods Falls 2% After 4th Quarter Earnings and Weak Guidance for 2024: Time to Sell?

By |2023-12-07T19:48:10+00:00November 13th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Shares of Tyson Foods (TSN) are all over the place this Monday morning after the company reported a mixed bag in 4th quarter earnings coupled with a lackluster guidance for the upcoming year. Shares moved nearly 3% lower in pre-market trading, then climbed 4% at the opening bell, all before falling back down to [...]

11 11, 2023

What is Fundamental Analysis of Stocks?

By |2023-12-07T19:48:13+00:00November 11th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , |

If you’re new to the world of investment you’ve probably heard the term fundamental analysis at one point or another. But what is fundamental analysis of stocks, and do you really need to know how to use it? Fundamental analysis serves as a robust tool for investors aiming to gauge a stock’s intrinsic value through [...]

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