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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, Asit 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

Jul 7, 2016 by Asit Sharma

PepsiCo Lifts Guidance as North America Boosts Earnings

Snack and beverage demand in North America propels the global giant's second-quarter results, creating opportunities for further earnings momentum in the back half of the year.

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Jul 5, 2018 by Asit Sharma

The Best Emerging Market Stock ETFs

Emerging markets have proven to be trying investments over the last several years. For those willing to bet on a longer term rebound, here are three ETFs to take note of.

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Jul 5, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Why Soda Taxes Will Help Coca-Cola

Would you believe that if more cities follow Philadelphia and institute a soda tax, Coca-Cola will benefit? Read on.

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Jun 27, 2016 by Asit Sharma

The Best Stocks to Invest in Now

In this article, we cut to the chase with some specific recommendations, but also provide guidance to help you locate great stocks on your own.

Jun 25, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Use This Unorthodox but Effective Metric to Value McDonald's Stock

Part two of a two-part series on the valuation of McDonald's.

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Jun 25, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Has McDonald's Become Too Expensive?

Part one of a two-part series on the valuation of McDonald's.

Jun 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma and Vincent Shen

How New Drinks and Categories Are Making Waves in the Alcohol Industry

Coinciding nicely with National Bourbon Day, we look at news coming out of the alcohol industry from a spin-off at Constellation Brands to the incredible growth of new “beer” categories and a controversial offering from SodaStream.

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Jun 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma

3 Reasons to Hate Growth Stocks

Not all of us love growth stocks. Here are three good reasons to second-guess your love of fast-growing companies.

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Jun 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma

How to Become an Investor

Becoming an investor isn't difficult, but understanding a few basic points at the beginning can save you trouble later on. Here are four steps you can use to increase your odds for success.

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Jun 8, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Why Constellation Brands Wants to Spin Off a Key Business Line

Constellation Brands is considering an IPO for its Canadian wine operation, the top wine producer in Canada. Does this make good business sense?

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Jun 7, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Better Buy: Square Inc. vs. PayPal Holdings Inc.

If you could only buy one of these two highly admired payment processing companies, which would it be?

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Jun 4, 2016 by Asit Sharma

These 2 Stocks Are Undeniably Cheap

Looking for some value ideas? We analyze two very cheap stocks, in two very different industries.

Jun 2, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Better Buy: FireEye, Inc. vs. Check Point Software

Two prominent software security programs face off. Which one should you allocate your invesment dollars to?

May 27, 2016 by Asit Sharma and Vincent Shen

How Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves Up Its "Food With Integrity"

For over 20 years, Chipotle has prided itself on fresh, quality ingredients sourced from only the best vendors, but can the company stay true to its values with over 2,000 restaurants and counting?

May 26, 2016 by Asit Sharma

TurboTax and QBO Help Intuit Book a Brisk Third Quarter

The tax and accounting software innovator reports healthy revenue and earnings, and increases its full-year forecast.

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Mar 14, 2018 by Asit Sharma

The Best Solar ETF in 2016

For those who can stomach volatility and take a long view of a relatively young industry, solar stocks have considerable potential. Here's one solar ETF you should know about.

May 17, 2016 by Asit Sharma

The Best Airline ETF in 2016

For those who seek a broad-based investment in the airline industry, one, and only one, ETF will do.

May 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Can Social Security Be Garnished?

Your Social Security benefits can indeed be garnished, but the government does offer certain protections.

May 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Why Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. Tacked On Another 11% in April

The Latin America-based McDonald's franchisee maintained a strong uptrend that began in February of this year.

May 16, 2016 by Asit Sharma

Why National Beverage Corp. Bubbled Up Another 10% in April

The manufacturer of the popular LaCroix carbonated water beverage kept advancing as investors relished its expansion in a growing market.

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