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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.
21 12, 2023

Coinbase is Up 120% in the Past 3 Months: Is There Still Room to Buy COIN at This Price, Though?

By |2023-12-21T16:29:16+00:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Amidst a thriving crypto market, Coinbase Global (COIN) has seen its stock surge an astounding 375% this year, and 120% in the past 3 months alone.  The stock fell off a cliff back in 2022 after reaching a high of $342/share. It fell to a low of $33/share just about a year ago. It’s [...]

21 12, 2023

Can You Time the Market?

By |2024-08-13T11:46:55+00:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: Market Timing, Swing Trading|Tags: , |

The elusive art of market timing is often debated in the trading world and poses a tantalizing question: Can you time the market? The answer may surprise you. Many traders grapple with this challenge, oscillating between hope and hesitation, seeking a way to make informed decisions without being overwhelmed by stress and guesswork. But the [...]

20 12, 2023

Lowe’s Drops on Dwindling Sales for Q3, Reduced Guidance: We Still See Reasons to BUY This Stock

By |2023-12-20T17:08:24+00:00December 20th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Lowe’s (LOW) slipped a little over 1% in Wednesday's trading session after delivering disappointing Q3 earnings followed by a reduced guidance for the year ahead. While the home improvement retailer did exceed the earnings expectation with $3.06/share compared to the $3.02/share consensus, a cinch in consumer spending is becoming more and more apparent. The [...]

19 12, 2023

FuelCell Energy Falls on Earnings Disappointment, But it May Not be Time to Cut Losses Just Yet

By |2023-12-20T16:52:18+00:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) was rallying hard in the past week leading into the company’s Q4 earnings day. The stock had climbed nearly 45% as investors were optimistic about what was to come.  That trend has completely reversed as the company delivered disappointing results for the quarter in Tuesday’s trading session. FCEL is down nearly [...]

18 12, 2023

Nio Gains 5% After $2.2 Billion Infusion From Abu Dhabi Investor: Should You Invest in NIO Yourself?

By |2023-12-18T18:38:46+00:00December 18th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Shares of Nio Inc. (NIO) started Monday morning on a solid note, gaining 8% in pre-market trading before settling at around a 5% gain when the market opened.  This came after the electric vehicle manufacturer released a statement that it had received a $2.2 billion investment. The cash infusion came from Abu Dhabi investor [...]

18 12, 2023

When to Buy the Dip: Tips on Finding the Perfect Entry in Any Stock

By |2024-08-06T13:12:49+00:00December 18th, 2023|Categories: Market Timing, Swing Trading|Tags: |

Ever found yourself eagerly buying the dip, only to watch in dismay as it keeps dipping? Or worse, hesitated and missed the golden opportunity altogether?  Navigating the elusive ‘perfect entry’ in stock trading can be a high-stress, guesswork-driven ordeal. But it doesn’t have to be - you can effortlessly find the best time to buy [...]

15 12, 2023

Scholastic Falls 12% on Weak Earnings and Guidance, But It’s Not Time to Cut Losses Yet

By |2023-12-15T18:36:57+00:00December 15th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) reported Q2 earnings Thursday after the bell, sending shares lower in extended trading. They pick up where they left off Friday morning when the market opened, falling 12% so far. This came after the company, which offers resources and tools for educators, families, and kids themselves, reported disappointing results for the [...]

15 12, 2023

What is Paper Trading?

By |2023-12-13T02:14:25+00:00December 15th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: |

Getting started investing can be daunting. Even if you’ve invested time and energy into learning technical analysis and learning fundamental analysis, actually using these newfound skills in real-time scenarios is stressful.  The fear of losses often overshadows the thrill of potential gains. So, you end up stuck in what is called analysis paralysis - never [...]

14 12, 2023

Vivendi Climbs 4% on Plans to Split Into 3 Distinct Entities: Should You Buy Shares Before it Happens?

By |2023-12-14T17:29:34+00:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Vivendi (VIVHY) is a French media conglomerate that you may not be familiar with yet, but you will be soon. The company announced today that it is looking at the possibility of splitting itself into 3 distinct entities:  Public relations and advertising company Havas Filmmaker Groupe Canal+ An investment company for its majority stake [...]

13 12, 2023

Pfizer Falls to 10-Year Low on Weak Forecast for 2024: 3 Reasons to Sell This Stock ASAP

By |2023-12-13T17:56:27+00:00December 13th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Pfizer (PFE) fell 9% in Wednesday morning trading after the company’s weak forecast for 2024 left much to be desired in the eyes of investors and analysts alike. The stock is headed toward a 10-year low, and has now shed 50% of its value in the last year alone. The drugmaker has been steadily [...]

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