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Travis Hoium

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Travis Hoium has been writing for fool.com since July 2010 and covers the solar industry, renewable energy, and gaming stocks among other things.

Recent Articles by Travis Hoium

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Apr 21, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Shares of Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Popped 16% Today

An earnings beat sent shares higher, but this may not be the time to buy Covenant Transportation.

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Apr 21, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Macau Is Still King in Gaming

Macau's gaming revenue per table puts the Las Vegas Strip to shame.

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Apr 21, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Residential Solar Giants May Not Be Low Cost After All

Despite the economies of scale one might except, a new study shows that large solar installers charge more for their rooftop solar power systems than their smaller competitors.

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Apr 20, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Shares of Select Comfort Corp. Popped 25% Today

A better-than-expected quarter and strong guidance had Select Comfort Corp. shares moving higher on Thursday.

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Apr 21, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Investors Should Have Known Tesla's SolarCity Acquisition Was a Bad Business Decision

Tesla is shrinking SolarCity and outsourcing solar manufacturing, and it doesn't show any progress in making solar an integral part of Tesla's business. Why did it buy SolarCity at all?

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Apr 20, 2017 by Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, John Rosevear, Chuck Saletta, and Brian Feroldi

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy in April

In industries from energy to soft drinks, there are still some stocks with good dividends available on the market today.

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Apr 20, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why an Acquisition of 8Point3 Energy Partners by NextEra Energy Partners Could Be a Win-Win for Everyone

Playing yield arbitrage could be a great way for NextEra Energy Partners to lock in dividend growth for years to come.

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Apr 19, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Putting Extra Focus on Growing Brokerage Business

After another disappointing quarter in market making, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is focusing on the brokerage business long term.

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Apr 19, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Shares of Diana Shipping Inc. Plunged 12% Today

A new share offering wasn't welcome news for investors today.

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Apr 18, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why GoPro Inc. and Garmin Ltd. Belong Together

A merger of these two companies could lead to a fitness and action sports juggernaut.

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Apr 18, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why Shares of Stratasys, Ltd. Popped 12% Today

An analyst upgrade had a big effect on this 3D printing stock today.

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Apr 18, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Disruption via Podcast: How Media and Retail Are Being Turned Upside Down by Podcasting

Podcasts offer an ideal advertising medium for small companies looking to communicate directly with customers -- and that could disrupt some massive industries.

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Apr 19, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Solar Shake-Up: Why More Bankruptcies Are Coming in 2017

A number of solar companies have gone bankrupt in the last few months, and conditions won't get better the rest of the year.

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Apr 16, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Las Vegas Strip's New Growth Driver: Parking Fees

When there's no growth in gambling, resorts look off the casino floor for new ways to grow revenue. Now, parking is a growth segment for the industry.

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Apr 15, 2017 by Travis Hoium

This Week in Solar

Some household names in solar may not be as price-competitive as advertised, and solar capacity is turning higher again this week in solar.

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Apr 14, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Tesla Introduces Solar Panels Ahead of Gigafactory 2 Opening

Tesla has introduced a new solar panel, but does it really change the game in residential solar?

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Apr 14, 2017 by Travis Hoium

What is 8point3 Energy Partners Worth?

Based on the numbers, what would a sale of 8point3 Energy Partners really be worth to shareholders?

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Apr 13, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Why UPS and FedEx Will Thrive, No Matter What Amazon Does

A new breed of product companies will keep UPS and FedEx very profitable for a long time.

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Apr 13, 2017 by Travis Hoium

E-sports Make Their Way to the Las Vegas Strip

An e-sports arena is being built at Luxor, validating the e-sports industry in a big way.

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Apr 13, 2017 by Travis Hoium

Say What? Wyoming Considering a Bill to Penalize Utilities That Use Solar Power

Conservatives in some states are taking an adversarial approach to renewable energy. Wyoming's GOP-dominated legislature may take that position to a self-defeating extreme.

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