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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.
27 10, 2023

Amazon’s AI-Fueled Earnings Send Shares 8% Higher: But is it Time to Buy This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:49:16+00:00October 27th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Amazon (AMZN) reported third-quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday and became the latest company to harness the power of AI to fuel growth. The e-commerce giant says that it is using AI for AWS (Amazon Web Services). CEO Andy Jassy says that the opportunity could manifest in tens of billions of dollars. The [...]

26 10, 2023

Mattel Surpasses Expectations in Q3 Earnings, But Falls 8%: 3 Reasons Why it May Be Time to Sell

By |2023-12-07T19:49:18+00:00October 26th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Shares of Mattel (MAT) fell as much as 16% in pre-market trading Thursday morning, before settling at around an 8% loss when the market opened. This came after the toymaker shared its third-quarter earnings. The company beat out analyst expectations on the top and bottom line, reporting an EPS of $1.08 compared to the [...]

26 10, 2023

Best Swing Trading Tools: Empower Yourself to Win More Trades With Less Work Using VectorVest!

By |2023-12-07T19:49:21+00:00October 26th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: |

While swing trading can be lucrative, it demands speed, accuracy, and a strategic approach that can be overwhelming for many seasoned and beginner swing traders alike. The nuances you face in navigating the stock market can be the difference between capturing consistent profits in your trading journey and watching your portfolio slowly but surely dwindle [...]

25 10, 2023

Visa Beats Earnings, Raises Dividend – Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold This Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:49:21+00:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Visa (V) reported 4th quarter earnings today that initially sent shares 2% lower. They have since rebounded and now sit about 1.5% higher than yesterday’s closing price.  This was a strange reaction to what was a fairly positive news cycle for the credit card company after beating earnings and raising dividends. The credit card [...]

23 10, 2023

Walgreens is Up 3% On Excitement Over New CEO & Bullish Outlook – VectorVest Still Says Sell

By |2023-12-07T19:49:26+00:00October 23rd, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) started Monday morning trading strong with a 3% gain thus far. The stock has been battered in both the short and long term, but there is hope that new CEO Tim Wentworth will turn things around for the company. According to Lisa Gill, analyst at J.P. Morgan, today [...]

23 10, 2023

Buy the Dip vs Buy and Hold: Which Strategy is Right For You?

By |2023-12-07T19:49:28+00:00October 23rd, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , |

New investors come to a crossroads in choosing their strategy: buy the dip vs buy and hold. Each comes with its distinct advantages and challenges, but only one is right for you. So, which is it? Are you someone who jumps in when the market seems to be on sale, eager to capitalize on temporary [...]

20 10, 2023

Tesla Drops More Than 15% on Poor Earnings and Production Concerns: Time to Sell TSLA Stock?

By |2023-12-07T19:49:29+00:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Tesla (TSLA) delivered earnings for the third quarter yesterday, sending shares more than 10% lower in a single day and reaching its lowest point in more than 2 months. The stock continued that trajectory into Friday’s trading session and is down 5% so far this morning. While revenue did climb 13% year over year [...]

20 10, 2023

Is it Easy to Predict Trends in the Stock Market? How to Predict Stock Market Trends With Precision

By |2023-12-07T19:49:31+00:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , |

Every investor, from beginner swing traders to seasoned professionals, yearns for the ability to foresee the market's next move. After all, if you know which way a stock’s price is heading, executing your trades accordingly becomes a whole lot easier and less stressful! But is it easy to predict trends in the stock market? Is [...]

19 10, 2023

Netflix Gains 15% on Profitability Boost, Subscriber Growth: Is it Time to Buy, Though?

By |2023-12-07T19:49:31+00:00October 19th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) is up 15% so far in Thursday morning’s trading session after the company delivered solid third-quarter earnings, which featured a boost to both profitability and subscribers. We’ve talked about the company’s efforts to crack down on password sharing in the past and what it could mean for the streamer financially. [...]

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