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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.
26 09, 2023

United Natural Foods Falls 24% on Weak Earnings and Dismal Outlook: Time to Sell This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:50:21+00:00September 26th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has fallen more than 24% in Tuesday morning’s trading session so far. The company reported fiscal 4th quarter earnings that left much to be desired, while also issuing a warning for the road ahead. The company reported a steep net loss of $68 million for the [...]

26 09, 2023

What is Technical Analysis of Stocks?

By |2023-12-07T19:50:25+00:00September 26th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , |

While much has changed over the course of the stock market’s history, one thing that has never changed is the value of having a reliable, consistent approach to uncovering opportunities, validating them, and executing the trade.  One such method, a blend of art and science, has been the cornerstone for countless success stories: technical analysis. [...]

25 09, 2023

Warren Buffet is Purging His HP Position – Should Retail Investors Do the Same? 3 Things to Consider

By |2023-12-07T19:50:25+00:00September 25th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

HP (HPQ) fell nearly 3% in pre-market trading Monday morning before settling at around a 1% loss when the market opened. The stock is suffering from news of billionaire investor Warren Buffet selling off his shares of the PC maker in the last week. The SEC filing shows a sale by Berkshire Hathaway of [...]

23 09, 2023

How to Do Technical Analysis of Stocks: Technical Analysis Trading Tips

By |2023-12-07T19:50:29+00:00September 23rd, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , |

When profits are on the line and mere seconds can be the difference between a win and a loss, there’s no room for emotion or guesswork. Relying on data and patterns in the form of technical analysis is a must whether you’re day trading vs swing trading. And that’s what we are here to teach [...]

22 09, 2023

Wayfair Gets a Bernstein Upgrade, But Does the VectorVest System Agree That It’s Time to Buy?

By |2023-12-07T19:50:29+00:00September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Wayfair (W) investors got a nice surprise Friday morning as Bernstein changed its viewpoint on the company from Underperform to Market Perform. This adjustment came from analyst Nikhil Devnani who raised the price target for W from $60/share to $65/share. Wayfair has been on a run over the long term, up nearly 48% in [...]

21 09, 2023

KB Home Falls 4% Despite Impressive Earnings and Upbeat Forecast: Should Investors Be Worried?

By |2023-12-07T19:50:33+00:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Home building company KB Home (KBH) is down more than 4% in Thursday morning’s trading session despite delivering impressive fiscal third-quarter earnings and maintaining an optimistic forecast for the remainder of the year. Revenue of $1.59 billion beat the analyst consensus of $1.47 billion, but represented a drop in performance year over year - [...]

21 09, 2023

How to Do Fundamental Analysis of Stocks

By |2023-12-07T19:52:41+00:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , |

Fundamental analysis is the art and science of uncovering a stock’s true worth - and justifying its placement in your portfolio.  Using earnings, economic factors, and other insights can help you determine whether a stock is undervalued, overvalued, or fairly valued. And from there, it’s just a matter of seeing if the opportunity aligns with [...]

20 09, 2023

General Mills Sees Profits Slip, Revenue Climb in 1st Quarter: What’s the Key Takeaway for Investors?

By |2023-12-07T19:52:41+00:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

General Mills (GIS) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings before the opening bell sounded this Wednesday morning. The results were a mixed bag with positives and negatives, spelling uncertainty for investors as to how to feel about the quarter. Inflation has been a challenge for many companies, General Mills included, over the past few quarters. However [...]

20 09, 2023

How to Pick a Stock to Invest in Regardless of Your Trading Strategy

By |2023-12-07T19:52:44+00:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , |

Choosing the right stock can often feel like finding a needle in a haystack - whether you’re day trading vs swing trading or even investing early for retirement.  The vast landscape of the stock market, filled with thousands of options, can be overwhelming, even to the seasoned investor. Yet, the reward of picking that winning [...]

19 09, 2023

AutoZone Earnings Thrive, But Domestic Revenue Struggles: 3 Things Investors Need to Know Now

By |2023-12-07T19:52:49+00:00September 19th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Shares of AutoZone (AZO) fell nearly 3.5% in premarket trading but have leveled out since the market opened this morning. The auto parts retailer posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations in every way but one: domestic revenue. The company reported an earnings beat of $46.46 per share compared to the consensus of [...]

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