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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: AppFolio (APPF)

AppFolio's (APPF) exposure to higher tariffs might be limited but increased competition from a number of private and public competitors' have contributed to investor caution.

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Andrew Rocco

Market Bottom in Sight After Q1 Struggles?

Despite a challenging first quarter marked by tariff uncertainty and higher valuations, there are several signals, including seasonality, the IPO market, and the VIX, that suggest a market bottom is nearby.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bet on Big Oil Stocks as a Defensive Hedge Against Market Volatility?

With crude oil prices rising to over $70 a barrel again, the energy sector has been the best-performing subsector of the S&P 500 this year.

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Shaun Pruitt

Consider These Human Capital Management Stocks Amid a Resurgence in Market Volatility

The necessity for human capital management (HCM) solution providers is intriguing, especially those that offer payroll services as they should be relatively unaffected by tariffs.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Chase the Rally in Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock After Q4 Earnings?

Despite missing top and bottom-line expectations, Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares have soared +13% since reporting its Q4 results on Wednesday with investors applauding the company's decision to sell its ailing Family Dollar business.

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Shaun Pruitt

M&A Watch: Buy Alphabet Stock Amid Plans to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup WIZ?

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have been virtually flat since announcing the $32 billion acquisition of New York City-based cybersecurity startup Wiz last Tuesday.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: HCI Group (HCI)

Insurance stocks are showing relative strength this year; this leader is up more than 20% YTD.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Boise Cascade Co. (BCC)

The company is likely to suffer from uncertainties surrounding the US housing market, which are expected to continue given consumer affordability concerns and lingering inflationary pressures.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Chase the Rally in GameStop (GME) Stock After Q4 Earnings?

GameStop (GME) shares popped +11% in today's trading session as the world's largest video game retailer was able to crush its Q4 earnings expectations after-market hours on Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy Lululemon Stock as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Fourth quarter results from Lululemon (LULU) will highlight this week's earnings lineup with the apparel retailer set to release its Q4 report after-market hours on Thursday, March 27.

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Brian Bolan

Bull Of The Day: Prairie Operating Co. (PROP)

A Rare Opportunity to Capitalize on a Transformational Growth Story -- and a Potential Short Squeeze

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Bryan Hayes

Olive Garden Parent Hits All-Time High as Market Rally Gathers Steam

Darden CEO Rick Cardenas emphasized the fact that changes in consumer sentiment aren't being reflected in consumer spending.

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Andrew Rocco

Tariffs, Tesla, and Short Squeezes: A Look Ahead

The market's initial anxiety over broad based tariffs gave way to optimism as the finalized measures proved less extensive. Stock Strategist Andrew Rocco breaks down the market's biggest news items.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Highly Ranked Consumer Food & Beverage Stocks to Consider: PPC, PRMB, PRRFY

These consumer food and beverage stocks have made their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list and have hovered near 52-week peaks amid recent market volatility.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Highly Ranked Technology Services Stocks to Consider: CLMB, DAVE

Seeing as technological advancements are crucial to the ever-evolving landscape of business services, here are two highly ranked stocks to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy Nike Stock as its Q3 Earnings Approach?

Investors will get a glimpse at how the consumer discretionary sector is fairing with Nike (NKE) set to release results for its fiscal third quarter after-market hours on Thursday, March 20.

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Andrew Rocco

90% Advancing Days Offer a Glimmer of Hope in a Corrective Market

While the market navigates a complex landscape of geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs, and interest rates, the confluence of robust market breadth signals, historically favorable seasonality, and deeply depressed bullish sentiment offers a compelling narrative for future gains.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Marvell Technology (MRVL)

Thanks to its AI offerings, Marvell Technology (MRVL) is still one of the more appealing growth stocks to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: Globalstar (GSAT)

Globalstar (GSAT) stock has plummeted over 30% year to date, and unfortunately, the decline could continue.

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Bryan Hayes

Markets Attempt to Rebound from Correction: Here's What to Do

Fears are lingering in a sign that market participants remain concerned about tariffs and broader economic weakness.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Netflix Stock for a Rebound as Markets Stabilize?

February's cooler CPI print has helped markets stabilize amid ongoing tariff concerns, and one stock investors may be eyeing for a rebound is Netflix (NFLX).

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Bryan Hayes

Follow the Leader: 2 Biopharma Stocks Showing Relative Strength in 2025

Despite a correction to begin the year, there are a few pockets of the market that are working.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the Spike in Casey's General Stores Stock (CASY) After Earnings?

Casey's General Stores (CASY) stock was a top mover in Wednesday's trading session after blasting earnings expectations for its fiscal third quarter yesterday evening.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ)

The company boasts a strong drug portfolio with a primary focus in the areas of neuroscience and oncology.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: The Boston Beer Co. (SAM)

This craft brewer faces intense competition from other well-established players in the industry.

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