Peloton Finally Sees Revenue Growth, but Is it Enough to Justify Buying PTON?
After multiple quarters of stagnant or backward revenue growth, Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) finally saw sales climb higher year over year - no matter how marginally. Revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter came in at $644 million, a modest 0.2% bump YoY and well ahead of the $628 million analysts were looking for. This was the first quarter of [...]
Creating a Diversified Portfolio Using Sector Analysis: A Guide for Retail Investors
In the world of investing, diversification is often touted as a key strategy for managing risk and maximizing returns. But for many retail investors, the concept of diversification can seem abstract or overwhelming. By leveraging sector analysis and tools like VectorVest, investors can create a well-balanced portfolio that stands the test of time. In this article, we'll explore how [...]
Zoom’s Q2 Results and Upbeat Outlook Send Shares 12% Higher: 3 More Reasons to Buy ZM
Shares of Zoom (ZM) are up 12% so far Thursday morning after the company released its fiscal second-quarter earnings, which came in well above the analyst consensus. The company also shared a very optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year. Here’s how the quarterly results shook out: Adjusted earnings per share: $1.34 compared to $1.22 estimate. Revenue: $1.162B [...]
AMD’s AI Acquisition Has Analysts Excited, But is it Enough to Earn the Stock a Buy Today?
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are up more than 11% this week after the company announced its acquisition of ZT Systems. Acquiring the AI infrastructure provider is a strategic move that will boost the chip maker's bottom line in 2025. ZT Systems is a New Jersey-based company that offers a range of solutions, from complex computing to storage [...]
Lowes Reports Mixed Bag Earnings With Cuts to Full-Year Forecast: 3 Things Investors Should Know
Lowe’s (LOW) reported second-quarter earnings today that sent mixed messages - while the home improvement store beat earnings expectations, sales were down. The company is expecting to fall short of its original guidance for the full year now, which has sent shares slightly down in Tuesday morning trading. Here’s how the company finished Q2: Adjusted earnings per share: $4.10 [...]
Covered Call vs Long Call: Which Strategy is Right For You?
Learning how to make money with options is a great stock investment strategy - but it can be a bit more complex than traditional stock trading. There are so many different ways you can leverage options, both as a seller and a buyer. Today, we’ll look at two popular approaches to help you choose a path and narrow your focus: [...]
