The July High
Written by: Angela Akers Investors went into July with the intent to buy stocks. The Major Indices and the Price of the VVC were rising nicely in the first couple weeks of the month, with the DJI adding 2.79%, the S&P500 rising 3.13%, the Nasdaq picking up 4.17% and the Price of the VectorVest Composite (VVC) increasing 3.56%. But [...]
Royal Caribbean Delivers Solid Earnings and Upbeat Outlook, So Why is the Stock Down?
Royal Caribbean (RCL) reported second-quarter earnings yesterday that featured revenue and profit beats alongside an optimistic view for the road ahead. But, the stock has fallen 6% in the past week. Here are sales and earnings figures for Q2: Adjusted EPS: $3.21 compared to the $2.77 consensus. Revenue: $4.11 billion compared to the $4 billion consensus. Both the top [...]
American Airlines’ Sales Strategy Isn’t Working as Profits Fall 46% – It May Be Time to Sell AAL
American Airlines (AAL) reported second-quarter earnings that may have outperformed the Wall Street consensus but painted a concerning narrative for the sales strategy the company has gone all in on. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.09 per share, narrowly surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.05. However, revenue fell short at $14.33 billion compared to the outlook of [...]
Tesla Takes a 10% Dip on Weak Earnings, Concerning Outlook: Is it Time to SELL TSLA?
Tesla (TSLA) reported second-quarter earnings that left investors and the market as a whole disappointed yet again. The company had finally found its footing after a tough start to the year, but the stock slipped back down 10% Wednesday morning. The electric vehicle company posted adjusted earnings of just 52 cents per share, below the analyst consensus of 61 [...]
Mastering Stock Picking: A Comprehensive Guide for Retail Investors
Investing in the stock market can be daunting, especially for those with limited experience. But with the right tools and knowledge, some of us can navigate the complexities of the market and potentially see significant returns. Powerful tools that can track a vast number of stocks and provide key indicators to help investors make informed decisions should be the first [...]
Why Covered Calls Are Bad (Unless You Use VectorVest!)
Covered calls are a great way to earn additional income while maintaining a long position in a stock you don’t expect to remain fairly stagnant, as you can collect premium from speculative investors. But while there’s no denying the upside of learning how to sell options with this specific strategy, it’s also important that you’re fully aware of the risk [...]
