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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.
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%. [...]

14 06, 2023

Netflix Gets an Upgrade, But Is This Stock Worth Buying? 3 Things to Help You Make Your Next Move

By |2023-12-07T20:50:09+00:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Shares of Netflix (NFLX) have climbed more than 10% in the last week after its latest upgrade - this time, by Bank of America. Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlic raised her price target from $410 to $490, implying a 15% climb. This comes after Netflix shared 3rd party data showing positive results for the upcoming [...]

13 06, 2023

Oracle Dips into AI, Expands Cloud Business in Earnings Beat: 3 More Reasons to Love This Stock

By |2023-12-07T20:50:11+00:00June 13th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

After the bell sounded yesterday and Monday’s trading session concluded, Oracle (ORCL) released 4th quarter earnings that delighted investors and analysts alike. This led to a 5% climb in after-hours trading. And in Tuesday’s session, the stock opened 6% higher before falling back down and settling around a 2% gain - so far, at [...]

12 06, 2023

What is the Best Time of Day to Buy Stocks?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:14+00:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

In the arena of investing, confidence is key. But gaining that confidence? That's where the challenge lies. You are likely here because you, like many investors, seek clarity amidst the swirling uncertainties of the market. One such mystery is as it pertains to timing. Specifically, when is the best time of day to buy stocks? [...]

12 06, 2023

As Lumen Climbs on Microsoft & Google Partnerships, is it Worth a Buy?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:17+00:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Lumen Tech (LUMN) is taking its talents to Microsoft and Google with its latest product development. The news of this partnership has sent shares of LUMN more than 3% higher in Monday morning's trading session - which couldn’t have come at a better time, as the stock has been battered and bruised for much [...]

9 06, 2023

Is Carvana’s Upbeat Outlook Enough to Earn the Stock a Spot in Your Portfolio? 3 Things to Consider

By |2023-12-07T20:50:21+00:00June 9th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Carvana (CVNA) is revving up its engines, ready to leave the competition - and all the recent short sellers - in the dust. The virtual car dealer has painted a bullish outlook for the second quarter of 2023 that has investors in a frenzy, driving share prices more than 60% higher yesterday. But what [...]

8 06, 2023

Could Apple’s Upcoming Releases be the Missing Pieces to a $4 Trillion Company?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:23+00:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Apple (AAPL) always stirs up commotion when a new product release is teased. But this week, news of the Apple Vision Pro sent shock waves throughout the tech world. And with the upcoming iPhone 15 in just a few months, some analysts suspect the company is rapidly approaching a $4 trillion valuation. Research firm [...]

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