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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.
5 09, 2023

The Best Beginner Stocks to Buy: Tips on Finding the Best Stocks to Invest in as a Beginner

By |2023-12-11T16:06:29+00:00September 5th, 2023|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , , |

Investing can be a daunting endeavor, particularly when you're just beginning. The sea of stocks to choose from, the financial jargon, the fear of making the wrong decisions - it can feel like an overwhelming puzzle with countless pieces to fit together.  That’s why you’re on the hunt for the best beginner stocks to buy. [...]

2 09, 2023

When is the Best Time to Sell a Stock?

By |2024-08-06T13:13:55+00:00September 2nd, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

Investing in the stock market has often been compared to a game of chess, requiring strategic moves, quick responses, and a profound understanding of the game board— in this case, the financial market.  One crucial part of this game that leaves even seasoned investors pondering is - when is the best time to sell a [...]

1 09, 2023

Lululemon Thrives While Other Brands Struggle, Delivering Solid Q2 Earnings: Time to Buy LULU?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:22+00:00September 1st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Lululemon (LULU) seems to be unphased by the broader economic climate, as the athleisure company delivered impressive earnings for the second quarter.  While most brands struggle with sales as consumers are becoming more stringent with discretionary spending, the company reported an 11% sales growth. This led to revenue of $2.21 billion for the quarter, [...]

31 08, 2023

Shopify Gets a Boost From Amazon Partnership, But Is it Enough to Justify Buying This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:25+00:00August 31st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Amazon announced that it has reached an agreement for an enhanced collaboration with Shopify (SHOP) yesterday after the market closed. Shares rose in extended trading and they picked right back up this morning, as the stock has gained more than 9% so far in Thursday’s session. Amazon and Shopify already had a partnership in [...]

31 08, 2023

How to Find Stocks to Day Trade: Tips to Pick the Best Day Trading Stocks Consistently

By |2023-12-07T19:53:28+00:00August 31st, 2023|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: |

Knowing how to pick a stock to day trade - that perfect gem that will surge in value over the course of a few minutes or hours rather than months or years - is a skill that can set you on the path to financial success. So, how does one navigate this high-stakes, high-reward world? [...]

30 08, 2023

Box Drops 9% on Weak Earnings and Outlook: Is it Time to Sell This Stock Or Will Things Turn Around?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:32+00:00August 30th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Shares of Box Inc. (BOX) fell more than 9% when the market opened Wednesday. The company reported second-quarter earnings yesterday after hours and the results were anything but positive. While revenue did climb 6% to $261.4 million, this was only a hair above the analyst consensus of $261 million. Meanwhile, net income of $10.8 [...]

29 08, 2023

Best Buy Appears to Be Struggling Despite an Earnings Beat: Time to Buy or Sell This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:35+00:00August 29th, 2023|Categories: Earnings Announcements, Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Best Buy (BBY) reported second-quarter earnings early this Tuesday morning that topped the analysis consensus. And yet, the key takeaway from the earnings call is that the electronics retailer is struggling beneath the surface. After the company strategically set low expectations for this quarter way back in May, the consensus remained low - setting [...]

28 08, 2023

3M Jumps 5% After Settling For Half of Expected $10 Billion Payout: 3 Things Investors Need to Know

By |2023-12-07T19:53:35+00:00August 28th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Shares of 3M (MMM) started the week strong with a 5% gain upon news that the company has settled a legal battle with the US Military.  The industrial manufacturing company will pay out $5.5 billion for defective combat earplugs. The case in its entirety represents more than 300,000 separate suits. While 3M claimed the [...]

25 08, 2023

Hibbett Outperforms Rivals & Reports Higher Profits Than Expected, Stock Climbs 21%: Time to Buy?

By |2023-12-07T19:53:38+00:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

While much of the sporting retail industry takes steps backward amidst this challenging economic climate, Hibbett Sporting (HIBB) reported second-quarter earnings that outperformed not just the analyst expectations, but industry rivals too. The company reported sales of $374.9 million, which was just shy of the consensus of $376 million. This was a 4.6% decline [...]

24 08, 2023

Splunk Gains 13% After Earnings Beat Consensus: 2 Other Reasons to Consider Investing in SPLK

By |2023-12-07T19:53:39+00:00August 24th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

Shares of Splunk (SPLK) were trading higher in Wednesday afternoon’s extended trading session yesterday, and when the bell sounded this Thursday morning, they picked up where they left off. SPLK is up more than 13% so far after beating the consensus in the company’s second-quarter earnings. The San Francisco software company grew revenue by [...]

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