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John Ballard

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John covers consumer goods and technology companies for Fool.com.

Recent Articles by John Ballard

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Sep 30, 2023 by John Ballard, Jeremy Bowman, and Jennifer Saibil

3 Magnificent Dividend Stocks That Could Supercharge Your Portfolio

These stocks can lay a solid foundation of growing income.

Wall Street

Sep 30, 2023 by John Ballard

Wall Street Is Bullish on These 3 Top Stocks: Are They a Buy?

Analysts see the potential for huge upside from these top consumer brands.

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Sep 29, 2023 by John Ballard

Better Buy: Amazon vs Apple

One of these outstanding businesses will deliver better returns over the next five years.

AI software

Sep 27, 2023 by John Ballard

Why Cloudflare Stock Was Up Late Wednesday

These AI announcements signal more demand is coming for the company's network cloud platform.

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Sep 27, 2023 by John Ballard

Why MillerKnoll Stock Skyrocketed on Wednesday

The latest earnings results show the Herman Miller owner could be rounding the corner.

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Sep 27, 2023 by John Ballard

Disney Stock: Is It Ready to Sink or Swim?

Weak financial performance has scared investors away, but are they missing Disney's most valuable asset?

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Sep 25, 2023 by John Ballard

2 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in a Market Pull-Back

These stocks would make fantastic investments at the right prices.

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Sep 24, 2023 by John Ballard

2 Explosive Growth Stocks to Buy in 2023 and Beyond

These stocks have the ingredients that can lead to fantastic returns over the long term.

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Sep 24, 2023 by John Ballard

Got $500? 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy That Could Double Your Money

These companies have outstanding growth prospects.

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Sep 24, 2023 by John Ballard, Jeremy Bowman, and Jennifer Saibil

3 Incredible Growth Stocks That Could Climb 22% or More, According to Wall Street

These stocks have attractive prospects for higher returns.

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Sep 22, 2023 by John Ballard

Why Alibaba Stock Was Up on Friday

Investors are looking forward to catalysts that could send the stock higher.

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Sep 22, 2023 by John Ballard

Why Scholastic Stock Dropped on Friday

The children's book publisher fell victim to retail softness.

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Sep 21, 2023 by John Ballard

Why Broadcom Stock Was Down Today

Investors are weighing the risks of the possibility of losing a key AI chip customer.

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Sep 21, 2023 by John Ballard

Is Take-Two Interactive Stock a Buy Now?

Will the company's expected jump in revenue lift the stock?

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Sep 20, 2023 by John Ballard

3 Fantastic Reasons to Buy Roblox Stock Before 2024

The stock appears undervalued ahead of these growth opportunities.

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Sep 20, 2023 by John Ballard

2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off

Alphabet and Adobe are highly profitable companies that can thrive for a long time.

bull vs bear market

Sep 17, 2023 by John Ballard

A Bull Market Is Coming: 1 Stock to Buy on the Dip and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

Buying shares of proven companies is the easiest path to building wealth.

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Sep 16, 2023 by John Ballard, Jeremy Bowman, and Jennifer Saibil

3 Top Growth Stocks Down 57% to 83% That You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip

The market is overlooking important strengths of these companies that could pay off for patient investors.

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Sep 16, 2023 by John Ballard

2 Travel Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in September

This growing industry will produce long-term winners for investors.

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Sep 16, 2023 by John Ballard

Roku Stock: Bear vs. Bull

Shares are down on concerns about weak ad spending, but its growing viewership could lead Roku back to prosperity.

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