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Asit Sharma

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Asit Sharma, CPA, is a senior investment analyst and lead advisor at The Motley Fool. Prior to his current position, Sharma was a contributing writer and editor for Fool.com, CFO of a middle-market manufacturer, and a finance consultant. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a M.A. in English Literature from New York University.

Recent Articles by Asit Sharma

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May 11, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Was McDonald's Massive Share Repurchase Program Worth It?

A look back at McDonald's decision to transform its balance sheet just as it launched a turnaround plan.

Fiber Optical Cables

May 10, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Why Acacia Communications, Inc. Fell 27% in April

The optical networks component maker learned the risks inherent in holding a significant customer concentration.

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Sep 12, 2018 by Asit Sharma

2 Billionaires Butt Heads Over the Economic Moat

Some industries might be ripe for disruption, but there is at least one business where moats still have their place.

Colorful Freight Train Cars

May 9, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Union Pacific Struggles to Lift Productivity

Management of the sprawling railroad has been forced to scale back productivity achievement timelines. Here's why this unnerves investors.

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May 7, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Spirited VIX Volume Spurs Cboe Growth

Higher volatility benefited the global exchange operator in the first three months of 2018, yet management had to reassure investors about the trading processes behind Cboe's volatility instruments.

Delighted Man Making Credit Card Purchase in Home

May 3, 2018 by Asit Sharma

5 Things Synchrony Financial's Management Wants You to Know

Management discussed retail partner bankruptcies, customer credit quality, its receivables deal with PayPal, and other key topics on its most recent earnings call.

Stylish Filipino College Student Smiling With Books

May 3, 2018 by Asit Sharma

What's the Story With Chegg's Cash?

The online learning specialist has assembled quite a war chest -- but for what underlying purpose?

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May 3, 2018 by Asit Sharma

The New York Times' Earnings Jump on Digital Subscriptions and Healthy Margins

The newspaper and digital content provider parlayed modest top-line growth into attractive bottom-line earnings in the first three months of the year.

Trucks On European Highway at Dusk

May 3, 2018 by Asit Sharma

C.H. Robinson Capitalizes on Tight Trucking Capacity, but Profit Margin Dips

In an environment that should have been conducive to earnings momentum, the third-party logistics company reported higher-than-expected operating costs in the first quarter of 2018.

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May 2, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Analytics Revenue Boosts Moody's First Quarter

The impact of an acquisition, coupled with healthy organic growth, provided the basis for a record quarter.

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

May 2, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Traffic Lifts, Revenue Moderates at Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico

The airport group's top line eased in the first quarter of the year, but continued momentum in terminal activity bodes well for full-year 2018.

Customer Buying Vinyl LPs In Small Record Shop

May 1, 2018 by Asit Sharma

PayPal's Focus on Network Scale Is Paying Off

The transactions specialist's quarterly report highlighted momentum in total payments volume and pointed to the promise of its long-term bets.

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Apr 29, 2018 by Asit Sharma

This Investing Tool Can Take Your Stock Portfolio to the Next Level

Discover how to use stock screeners to get out of your comfort zone and explore new companies.

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Apr 26, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Nasdaq Benefits From Reinvigorated Trading Volume

The exchange operator enjoyed growth in trading in the first quarter and recorded advances in its market technology, corporate, and information services segments, to boot.

Woman Using ATM Outdoors at a Public Transit Station

Apr 26, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Why Euronet Worldwide Notched Double-Digit Revenue Growth

The transactions processing specialist reported vigorous volume in each of its three major segments in the first quarter of 2018.

Industrial Pipes With Meters

Apr 19, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Badger Meter Deals With a "Lumpy" First Quarter

Delayed orders ate into the meter manufacturer's margins in the first three months of 2018.

Yellow Locomotives, Double Stack Freight Train

Apr 20, 2018 by Asit Sharma

3 Key Takeaways From CSX Corporation's First-Quarter Earnings

Let's look at a positive leap in operating efficiency in the first quarter and two other significant points shareholders shouldn't miss.

Backyard Pool in Tropical Setting

Apr 19, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Pool Corporation Posts Record Revenue and Profit in the First Quarter of 2018

The supplies and equipment wholesaler generated strong results despite a delayed start to the 2018 pool season.

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Apr 18, 2018 by Asit Sharma

TJX Companies' Not So Secret Weapon

Here's how the retailer's product strategy influences inventory -- and profit.

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Apr 18, 2018 by Asit Sharma

Has Ulta Beauty Stock Fallen Too Far, Too Fast?

The stock has struggled recently, but long-term investors won’t want to leave it out to dry just yet.

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