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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.
23 06, 2023

Overstock.com Wins Bed, Bath, and Beyond Bid, Jumps 22%: What Does it Mean for the Company?

By |2023-12-07T20:47:02+00:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

According to a court filing yesterday, Overstock.com (OSTK) has won a bid to purchase the assets of failed home goods store Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBYQ). The latter declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April and is still set to close down its physical storefronts by July. Overstock.com spent $21.5 million to purchase the assets, [...]

22 06, 2023

How to Buy the Dip: Meaning and Strategy to Earn Higher Trading Profits

By |2024-08-13T11:47:13+00:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

Even for seasoned traders, investing can often feel like an expedition into the unknown. With market conditions shifting as unpredictably as ocean tides, it's understandable if you find yourself questioning whether you're navigating the waves or merely being swept along.  For many investors, one phrase surfaces repeatedly, presenting itself as a lifeline to potentially secure [...]

22 06, 2023

FedEx Falls on Disappointing 4th Quarter Earnings – Cause for Concern, or is the Stock Still Strong?

By |2023-12-07T20:49:46+00:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

FedEx (FDX) reported fiscal 4th quarter earnings on Tuesday, and while there were some positive highlights, much of the report was negative. As a result, shares fell more than 5% in extended trading. This was the company’s third consecutive quarter in a row of declining revenue, as sales fell more than 10% to just [...]

21 06, 2023

Intel’s Chip Expansion Spells Uncertainty, Causing Shares to Fall: What Does This Mean For You?

By |2023-12-07T20:49:48+00:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

The tech giant Intel (INTC) had a rocky Tuesday trading session, with its shares dipping by 3.8% to close at $35 each, thus making them the leading factor pulling the Dow Jones Industrial Average down. So far in Wednesday’s session, we’re seeing much of the same - as the stock is down more than [...]

20 06, 2023

Alibaba Plays Leadership Musical Chairs, Leading to 5% Drop: 3 Other Issues We See With This Stock

By |2023-12-07T20:49:52+00:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

This morning Alibaba (BABA) announced that they are playing musical chairs with the leadership group, as existing members within the company are swapping roles. All of this comes as the company works towards its restructuring goal of splitting the businesses into 6 distinct groups. Long-standing CEO and chairman Daniel Zhang is going to transition [...]

19 06, 2023

Buy and Hold vs Timing the Market: What’s the Difference & Which Strategy is Better?

By |2023-12-07T20:49:56+00:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

You’re at a crossroads as an investor, standing between two distinct paths: buy and hold vs timing the market. While each of these strategies has its merits, only one of them is right for you. And we’re here to help you find out which that is. Oftentimes, navigating the world of investing can often seem [...]

19 06, 2023

Virgin Galactic Climbing on News of First Commercial Space Flight, But We See 2 Things Keeping it Grounded

By |2023-12-07T20:49:57+00:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

After years of delays, it appears Virgin Galactic (SPCE) is prepared to embark on its first commercial flight into space later this month. Sometime between June 27 and June 30th, a team of 3 Italian researchers will lift off onboard Galactic 01. Pending the company’s first successful commercial space tourism flight, monthly flights will [...]

16 06, 2023

Plug Power is on Track to Hit 2030 Targets, But is it Enough to Justify Buying This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:02+00:00June 16th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Earlier this week, Plug Power (PLUG) had its analyst day. The company’s executives laid out plans to reach long-term goals, and the findings were certainly intriguing. By 2030, the alternative energy company expects to produce more than 2,000 tons of hydrogen daily - all through its green-hydrogen network. And, that’s just the beginning. Plug [...]

15 06, 2023

Can You Buy and Sell Stocks After Hours?

By |2024-08-27T15:51:05+00:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

Your investing strategy doesn't necessarily need to be put on pause when the stock market rings its closing bell. In fact, for some investors, that's when the real intrigue begins. Imagine having access to the market beyond the usual 9:30 AM to 4 PM Eastern Time. No more waiting for the opening bell to execute [...]

15 06, 2023

Shell Increases Dividend With Steady Oil Output Through 2030: Should You Buy Now & Get a Piece?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:06+00:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

Much to the delight of shareholders, Shell (SHEL) announced today that dividends paid out will be increasing going forward. The company was already distributing 20%-30% of cash flow from operations but is boosting that figure up to 30%-40%. This will entail raising the dividend per share for the second quarter by at least 15%. [...]

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