Jason Hall
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Jason Hall has been a contributing writer, researcher, podcast guest, and livestream host for The Motley Fool since 2012.
Recent Articles by Jason Hall
Aug 4, 2016
by Jason Hall
AFLAC Reports Steady Operating Results, but Hedges Squeeze Profits
The supplemental insurance giant continued delivered steady -- if not spectacular -- growth in premiums in the second quarter, but GAAP profits declined primarily because of investing losses tied to financial hedges. Keep reading for more on what happened.
Aug 3, 2016
by Jason Hall
Meritage Homes Corp Profits Up, Gross Margin Down: Guess What Mister Market Does?
The top-10 homebuilder handily beat earnings estimates for second quarter earnings, but a big drop in gross margin and adjusted guidance sent the market selling. Here's a look at what investors need to know.
Jul 30, 2016
by Jason Hall
Will BofI Holding, Inc. Deposit Another Quarter of Growth?
BofI Holding has been one of the fastest-growing banks for years, but short sellers and a market that's turned negative on banking have held the company's stock down, despite its stellar results. Here's a closer look at what to expect when BofI reports on Aug. 2.
Jul 30, 2016
by Jason Hall
What to Expect When Trex Company, Inc. Reports Earnings
When the wood-alternative-decking leader last reported earnings in May, management said it was focusing on taking more market share from wood through its advertising and marketing efforts. We may get our first glimpse at whether that effort is paying off when the company reports on August 1.
Jul 29, 2016
by Jason Hall
Canadian National Railway Sees Profits Fall, Faces Major Leadership Changes
Canada's biggest railway -- and one of North America's largest -- delivered solid operating results, even as a decline in the volume of goods shipped fell, dragging revenue and profits down from last year.
Jul 28, 2016
by Jason Hall
Compass Minerals International, Inc. Reports Mixed Demand, Declining Profits
The road salt and plant nutrition products producer continues to suffer declining demand for its plant nutrition products, though unexpected winter weather in April helped its salt business report slightly better results. Add it all up, and profits fell, management cut guidance, and the rest of 2016 could be ugly.
Jul 28, 2016
by Jason Hall
Chart Industries, Inc. Stock up 10% After Earnings: Here's Why
The manufacturer of industrial gas infrastructure and processing equipment reported a bigger profit than Wall Street was expecting, as efforts to cut costs to ride out the energy downturn appear to be paying off.
Jul 28, 2016
by Jason Hall
Whole Foods Market, Inc. Delivers Record Sales but Earnings Continue to Slide
Whole Foods remains solidly profitable, but a highly competitive environment continues to put pressure on the company's sales and earnings growth. Here's a closer look at how the grocer did last quarter and how management says its new initiatives are working so far.
Jul 27, 2016
by Jason Hall
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Serves Up Big Profit Growth: Here's What Investors Should Know
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. delivered more of what's been driving its business over the past year: improved operating efficiencies, steady store expansion, and aggressive share buybacks. These have driven up per-share profits, even as the casual restaurant industry faces numerous headwinds to growth.
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