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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: Plexus Corp. (PLXS)

The company's expansion into several secular growth markets bode well for the foreseeable future.

PLXSPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Seagate Technology Holdings (STX)

STX faces stiff competition in an evolving industry.

STXPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Insurance Giant Flashes Powerful 'Buy' Signal

This company has consistently made higher highs this year while the market has whipped back and forth.

AJGPositive Net Change IAKPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Evaluating NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Down 50% Before Q3 Earnings

NVDA''s performance over the last year has been significantly worse than the benchmark and drained the Nasdaq alongside most other big tech and growth stocks. This puts a ton of pressure on NVDA''s Q3 earnings and outlook if the stock hopes to turn things around in the near term.

NVDANegative Net Change AMDNegative Net Change METANegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Insurance Behemoth Soars Amid Renewed Market Strength

This insurance giant has benefitted from higher prices.

AFLNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Is Occidental Petroleum (OXY) A 'Buy' After Q3 Earnings Announcement?

Lower prices may put a dent in OXY's profits moving forward.

OXYPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Recent Dip in Tesla (TSLA) Stock?

With TSLA 52% from its highs, investors may be contemplating adding Tesla shares to their portfolio. Let's take a look at the company's outlook and valuation to see if it is indeed a good time to buy TSLA.

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Shaun Pruitt

Breaking Down US Foods (USFD) Stock Before Earnings

US Foods (USFD) Q3 earnings report on November 10 will give a preview of how food distributors are doing amid rising inflation. With an economic downturn looking more inevitable food service companies could see a boost as consumers cut excess spending and focus on necessities like food consumption.

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Shaun Pruitt

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): Which Stock is Better if China Reopens

With more countries across Asia reopening, China is expected to loosen its Zero-Covid policy and reopen as well for international business and travel at some point in the near future.

SBUXPositive Net Change BABANegative Net Change BIDUNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

A Proven Strategy to Bypass the Economic Uncertainty

There's certainly no absence of potential catalysts to push equity prices one way or the other.

TWNKPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: EnLink Midstream, LLC (ENLC)

Earnings estimates for the current quarter as well as 2023 have been skyrocketing.

ENLCPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Ball Corp. (BALL)

BALL has continued to make a series of lower lows during the fourth quarter, even as many stocks have shown strength.

BALLNegative Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

What to Expect from Disney (DIS) Earnings

Disney (DIS) will highlight next week's earnings with the company set to report on Tuesday, November 8. Trading 44% from its highs, investors are hoping the earnings report can give DIS stock a much-needed boost.

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Shaun Pruitt

Breaking Down PayPal (PYPL) Stock Before Q3 Earnings

With PayPal (PYPL) still trading 65% off its highs, it is another tech stock investors will be closely eying when it reports Q3 earnings on Thursday, November 3.

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Shaun Pruitt

Breaking Down Block (SQ) Stock Before Q3 Earnings

Trading 77% from its highs, Block (SQ) stock is one investors might consider adding to their portfolios going into its Q3 earnings release on November 3. Long-term investors may see an opportunity to get in on the innovative financial services company.

SQPositive Net Change METANegative Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Breaking Down AMD Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to report on November 1, trading 63% off its highs. AMD has beaten earnings expectations for nine consecutive quarters, dating back to July 2020.

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Shaun Pruitt

Can META Stock Bounce Back After Its Latest Tumble?

In a busy week of big tech earnings, investors turned their attention to Meta Platforms (META) and its dreadful Q3 earnings report. META has now tumbled 72% from its highs after the post-earnings decline this week and its lowest levels since 2016.

METANegative Net Change GOOGNegative Net Change AMZNNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

This Leading Auto Company Has Navigated the Bear Market with Ease

The stock is currently hitting an all-time high, a sign of strength as most stocks continue to hover in bear market territory.

AZONegative Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Will Gilead Sciences Stock Climb After Q3 Earnings?

Big Pharma will close out this week's earnings reports, with Gilead Sciences (GILD) set to give its Q3 results on October 27. With GILD edging towards its 52-week highs, investors will want to see if earnings can support a continued rally in its stock.

GILDNegative Net Change AMGNNegative Net Change MRNAPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Will iPhone Revenue Boost Apple (AAPL) Stock?

While diversification among its businesses has been rewarding, a strong boost from its iPhone revenue could help the stock go higher.

AAPLPositive Net Change AMZNNegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Is Pinterest (PINS) a 'Buy' Heading into Q3 Earnings Announcement?

Companies in Pinterest's industry have been hit hard recently amid lower ad revenues.

PINSPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: International Seaways, Inc. (INSW)

Despite shipping rates coming down from their peak, this company has continued to flourish.

INSWPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Whirlpool Corp. (WHR)

This household name has missed on revenue projections in each of the last five quarters.

WHRNegative Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Take a Bite in Apple Stock Before Earnings?

Still trading 18% from its highs, this earnings release could be critical for the momentum of AAPL stock. While other tech stocks have been hit harder during the economic downturn, Apple has shown some resilience with its broader retail and services capabilities.

AAPLPositive Net Change AMZNNegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Energy Companies Stage Breakout Despite Lower Oil Prices

With a large number of highly-ranked stocks in the this sector, the energy play may still have room to run.

XLEPositive Net Change