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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.
28 06, 2023

Unity Jumps 15% After Joining AI Craze With Marketplace Product: Does it Earn the Stock a Buy?

By |2023-12-07T20:46:46+00:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Gaming software developer Unity (U) saw its shares rise more than 15% yesterday in Tuesday’s trading session. And so far today on Wednesday, shares picked up where they left off - up another 3%. This all comes from an announcement that the company is claiming its stake in the AI landscape with a revolutionary [...]

27 06, 2023

What is the Best Day of the Week to Sell Stock?

By |2024-03-26T14:17:51+00:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could remove all the variables from trading and just execute your strategy on autopilot - with pre-determined days and times at which you buy and sell your stocks week in, week out?  Perhaps this desire is what brought you here today. You want to know - what is the [...]

27 06, 2023

One Analyst Predicts Canopy Growth is Headed to Zero, Should You Cut Losses and Move On?

By |2023-12-07T20:46:54+00:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

At one point, Canopy Growth (CGC) was valued at $19 billion. The stock traded at over $50/share at its peak. But today? It sits at a mere $0.49/share. And as dramatic a fall from grace as this story already is, one analyst expects the true end is near. Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey believes Canopy [...]

26 06, 2023

Eli Lilly is Up 38% in the Past 3 Months: What Keeps Pushing the Stock Higher, and Will it Continue?

By |2023-12-07T20:46:59+00:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

While much of the recent focus within the stock market has been placed on the AI trend, one stock in the pharmaceutical industry has been on a surge so far this year: Eli Lilly (LLY). The stock sat at just $311/share at the start of March. And today, the stock sits at $452/share. But, [...]

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 [...]

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