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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.
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 [...]

6 06, 2023

Student Loan Restart Could Weaken Target’s Sales – Plus, 3 Other Issues to Make Matters Worse

By |2023-12-07T20:50:26+00:00June 6th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Just a few weeks ago we talked about the backlash Target (TGT) faced as a result of their LGBTQ+ friendly line - and the subsequent pulling of that line from the shelves. And now, it’s becoming more apparent that the retailer faces another headwind on the horizon. As the student loan restart is scheduled [...]

5 06, 2023

Palo Alto Networks is up 5% Before Joining the S&P 500 Index: Does it Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio?

By |2023-12-07T20:50:27+00:00June 5th, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , |

Monday morning’s trading session saw a big boost in Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW). The company is just a few short weeks away from joining the ranks of the S&P 500 index. And as a result, the stock is up 5% so far today. The cybersecurity company is set to replace Dish on June [...]

3 06, 2023

Does Market Timing Work? Historical Data to Back it Up

By |2023-12-07T20:50:28+00:00June 3rd, 2023|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , , |

The world of investing is fraught with debates, and perhaps one of the most contentious is the practice of market timing. Market timing is as divisive as it is intriguing. It’s a method that some investors swear by while others vehemently dismiss.  The allure of profiting from correctly predicting market fluctuations is undeniable. Yet, the [...]

2 06, 2023

Lululemon Boosts Guidance and Scores 13% Gain on Earnings: 3 Other Reasons We Love This Stock

By |2023-12-07T20:50:29+00:00June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , |

Lululemon (LULU) decided to end the week with a bang as it reported fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday evening, resulting in a trading frenzy Friday morning. The athleticwear company beat analyst estimates for both earnings and sales figures. EPS of $2.28 topped the expected $1.98, while revenue of $2 billion outperformed the estimated $1.93 billion [...]

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