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Matthew Nesto

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@MattNesto

Matt Nesto is a contributing analyst covering the Consumer Goods sector as well as the Transportation, Industrials, Materials, and Energy group. He has spent more than 20 years reporting on business and economics across three continents as a former reporter and anchor for Bloomberg, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. A one-time registered investment advisor (Series 7), Matt brings global insight to his coverage, as well as a journalist's nose for news, and the cultural perspective that comes from living in Asia and the UK for six years. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston and, when he’s not digging into stocks and trends, Matt keeps busy with family, cooking, watching hockey, and chasing two dogs, and a half-dozen chickens.

Recent Articles by Matthew Nesto

Oct 28, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

This E-commerce Titan Is an Absolute Cash Machine; Its Stock Could Surge Another 50%

The fourth quarter is shaping up to be a nerve-wracking time for retailers. It's a scenario that's placing new emphasis on other metrics beyond topline growth.

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Oct 27, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

GE Aerospace Raises Forecast. Time to Buy the Stock?

GE's recent Q3 earnings beat and full year forecast increase garnered a mixed reaction on Wall Street, with long-term buyers holding firm and short-term investors taking profits at record highs.

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Oct 22, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

The Smartest Retail Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Amazon -- the biggest retail stock in the world -- is cheaper right now than it's been in a decade by at least two key measures.

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Oct 22, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

It's Day 22 of the Government Shutdown. Here Are 3 Sectors and Stocks That Are Struggling

The broader markets are little changed so far in October, but the same cannot be said for these lagging sectors.

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Oct 21, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

Is Arkansas-Based Walmart Poised for Gains in the Current Market?

Walmart's recent tie-up with OpenAI and ChatGPT propelled the already-hot stock to all-time highs, prompting cheers at its Arkansas headquarters as well as fears that the rally can't last.

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Oct 20, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

What's the Better Nuclear Energy Stock: NuScale Power or Oklo?

NuScale Power and Oklo are vying to win investors' hearts and minds as they battle to lead the emerging nuclear-tech space. This contest might not see a winner for another five to 10 years.

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Oct 15, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

Is NextEra Energy Overvalued After Its 18% 1-Month Surge?

NextEra Energy is getting a fresh look from investors after the parent company of Florida Power & Light quickly moved from laggard to leader within the utility sector, thanks to its 18% jump over the past 30 days.

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Oct 13, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

5 Consumer Staples Stocks That Are Feeling the Effects of President Trump's Tariffs

Consumer staples companies are typically more resilient to macroeconomic headwinds than their peers, but in the past six months, tariffs have trampled the sector.

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Oct 11, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

Should You Buy UPS Stock While It's Below $90?

Tariff and trade worries as well as cautious consumer spending have pushed shares of UPS to a five-year low, while also lifting its dividend yield to more than 7.5%.

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Oct 2, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

This Stock Dominated the S&P 500 in September 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery had a great September.

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Sep 22, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

3 "Diamonds" Hiding Inside the Battered Consumer Staples Sector

For most of the past year, the consumer staples sector has been largely ignored by investors, and yet, inside this defensive and lagging group, a few so-called "diamonds" are delivering some very respectable returns.

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Sep 16, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

It's a Small World: 3 Stocks Leading the Sudden Rebound in Small Caps

A new market leader has snuck into town over the past month as Small Caps have pushed to the top of the leader board. Whether the trend lasts, or not, will depend a lot on what the Fed does, but one thing is certain; after a year of tech-led mega caps setting new highs, investors have clearly shown an increased appetite for risk in the form of smaller, lesser known names.

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Sep 14, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

2 Hot Stocks From Completely Different Sectors That Look Wildly Overvalued

There's a lot of love out there right now for two household names that are currently leading the tech and retail industries. But when you dig into the divergent paths and also compare them to their peers, some good old fashioned prudence might be order.

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Aug 31, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

1 Dividend Stock I'd Avoid Today? Dow

Despite a recent 20% bounce, Dow remains too risky for dividend investors--here's why.

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Aug 21, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

3 Stable Dividend-Paying Stocks That Are Perfect for Retirees

Names you've heard of with track records to love.

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Aug 21, 2025 by Matthew Nesto

3 Stocks Down Over 30% That Look Like Buys

It always pays to look beyond stock price.

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