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Jason Hall

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Jason Hall is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst with more than a decade of experience writing about dividend stocks and long-term investing. He has been with the company since 2012 and previously spent over 10 years in technical sales in the printing and information services industry. Jason also founded and operated a small food manufacturing business.

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Aug 18, 2020 by Jason Hall

We're Back: S&P 500 Reaches All-Time High, Walmart, Home Depot Earnings, Oracle TikTok Play, Buffett Selling Stocks in 2020

Mega-cap tech stock surge pushed the index above the prior high, retail giants delivered huge quarters, and Berkshire sold a lot of stock in the first half of 2020.

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Aug 18, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Brookfield Should Be on Your Watch List

Falling costs and increasing demand are going to benefit renewables, and Brookfield is well positioned to capitalize on these trends.

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Aug 17, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Buffett Sells Oil Stocks, Buys Gold Miner; GM Shares Surge on EV Spinoff Idea

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed some changes to its portfolio after trading Friday, while one analyst keeps pushing for General Motors to make its electric vehicle business a stand-alone company.

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Aug 15, 2020 by Jason Hall

3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Right Now

Two big trends should make these investments massive winners in the years ahead.

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Aug 14, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Index Falls Short of All-Time High; Stocks Mixed on Economic, Coronavirus Worries

Just a few points short of the record high reached in February, the index closed the week mixed as worries about the economy increase.

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Aug 14, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why I Sold Facebook Stock

Facebook has broken its social contract with its users.

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Aug 13, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Falls 7 Points as Jobless Claims Still Near 1 Million; Congress "Miles Apart" on Stimulus; Cisco Earnings Fall

Unemployment claims fell below 1 million for the first time in 20 weeks, but worries that job losses are becoming permanent are weighing on investors.

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Aug 13, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Jumia Stock Is Up Today After Crashing 20% Wednesday

A brutal second quarter had investors selling yesterday. Others see an opportunity to buy now.

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Aug 12, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Rallies 47 Points on Dem Pick for Vice President, AMD Leads Semiconductor Stocks Higher, Cancelling College Football Looms for Disney

The S&P joined the other major indices to move higher today following yesterday's big announcement by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden that Kamala Harris was joining the ticket.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Falls 27 Points: Boeing Order Worries, Gold Stock Selloff, Oxy Leads Oil Stocks Down

Most S&P 500 components fell today, with materials stocks leading the selloff.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Value Investing Works

It's the strategy and philosophy at the core of the Berkshire Hathaway investment paradigm, but lately, it has underperformed compared to the market. Should folks who follow it be worried?

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why This Renewable Energy Stock Surged 10% Today

Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is having an incredible year, and it's building an ultra-profitable business investors shouldn't overlook.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Investing Is Like College Football

As the sport evolves, players need to adapt to remain successful. The same is true for investors.

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Aug 10, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: MGM, Royal Caribbean, United Leading Casino, Cruise, Airline Stocks Higher; Oxy Stock Down After Earnings

Casino, cruise-line, and airline stocks are roaring higher today on some positive news for the travel industry.

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Aug 9, 2020 by Jason Hall

3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

These are the companies that will power the future, and investors can profit by investing in them now.

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Aug 7, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Stocks Up on Jobs Report as Stimulus Bill Stalls, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet Stocks Fall

Megacap tech stocks are falling, but most stocks finished up on a better-than-expected labor department report, even as a coronavirus stimulus bill seems caught up in congress.

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Aug 6, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Unemployment Falls, Facebook Surges on TikTok Competitor, MGM Stock Leads Casinos Higher, Can Apple Break $2 Trillion Mark?

Better-than-expected jobless claims, better-than-expected earnings, and good news out of Macau had investors buying today.

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Aug 5, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Gains 21 Points: Disney and CVS Health Earnings, American Airlines and Boeing Stocks Rally

Disney's shares surge on the growth of its streaming business, CVS beats expectations, and the airline industry is hoping for another round of government support.

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Aug 4, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: AMD Stock Surges, Disney Loses Billions, Another CEO Change for Ford

Analyst upgrade for AMD, Disney's worst quarter ever, and another change in leadership at Ford is coming.

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Aug 4, 2020 by Jason Hall

Jumia Stock Crashed 24% Today: What You Need to Know

After weeks of rocketing higher, investors are cashing out prior to the company's earnings next week.

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