Oil-Dri Corp Breaks Out to New All-Time Highs: Can It Keep Going?
By Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Oil-Dri Corp. (ODC), is a NYSE-listed firm that was incorporated in 1941, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The company employs 869 individuals. There are 5 million shares outstanding. Revenues totaled $399 million, and ODC’s market cap is $ 342 million. The company develops, manufactures and sells inert and insoluble materials to its [...]
The Best Beginner Stocks to Buy: Tips on Finding the Best Stocks to Invest in as a Beginner
Investing can be a daunting endeavor, particularly when you're just beginning. The sea of stocks to choose from, the financial jargon, the fear of making the wrong decisions - it can feel like an overwhelming puzzle with countless pieces to fit together. That’s why you’re on the hunt for the best beginner stocks to buy. And today, we’ll help point [...]
Using ETFs for Buy-and-Hold Investing
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Buy-and-hold investing is recommended by most financial advisors, mutual fund sponsors, and many professional money managers. Their reasoning is that the markets have a long-term upward bias, so stay fully invested at all times. They say, “Time in the market is more important market timing.” Warren Buffett says he never has an opinion of [...]
When is the Best Time to Sell a Stock?
Investing in the stock market has often been compared to a game of chess, requiring strategic moves, quick responses, and a profound understanding of the game board— in this case, the financial market. One crucial part of this game that leaves even seasoned investors pondering is - when is the best time to sell a stock? The elusive “perfect timing” [...]
Lululemon Thrives While Other Brands Struggle, Delivering Solid Q2 Earnings: Time to Buy LULU?
Lululemon (LULU) seems to be unphased by the broader economic climate, as the athleisure company delivered impressive earnings for the second quarter. While most brands struggle with sales as consumers are becoming more stringent with discretionary spending, the company reported an 11% sales growth. This led to revenue of $2.21 billion for the quarter, exceeding the consensus of $2.17 [...]
Shopify Gets a Boost From Amazon Partnership, But Is it Enough to Justify Buying This Stock?
Amazon announced that it has reached an agreement for an enhanced collaboration with Shopify (SHOP) yesterday after the market closed. Shares rose in extended trading and they picked right back up this morning, as the stock has gained more than 9% so far in Thursday’s session. Amazon and Shopify already had a partnership in place, but now, Amazon is [...]
