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
Jul 27, 2016
by Jason Hall
Under Armour Inc. Profits Slip but the Big Picture Is Still About Growth
Under Armour Inc. reported its 26th quarter of more than 20% revenue growth, but a profit decline had the market selling off. Here's a closer look at what caused Under Armour's profits to fall and what should lift revenue and earnings much higher in years to come.
Jul 26, 2016
by Jason Hall
Air Methods Corp Stock Down 11% Today: Here's Why
Air Methods Corp announced on July 26 that its preliminary second-quarter earnings would fall short of Wall Street analysts' expectations. But based on what the company said, it's a case of management sacrificing some short-term business in order to make the right long-term decisions.
Jul 24, 2016
by Jason Hall
Is This The News Oil Investors Have Been Waiting For?
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says that American oil companies are getting closer to balancing capital investment and operating cash flows. This is great news for energy investors, but it doesn't mean every oil company is worth investing in.
Jul 23, 2016
by Jason Hall
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Just Issued 20 Million Shares: Here's Why Investors Should Be Glad
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has used a combination of stock and cash to pay down a lot of debt so far in 2016. Even after serious dilution, shareholders are better off now. Here's why.
Jul 20, 2016
by Jason Hall
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. Delivers Again by Focusing on What It Can Control
Market volatility, interest rates, and investor sentiment are out of the online discount broker's control. Managing costs, building a trading platform investors like, and focusing on growing client assets are things TD Ameritrade's management can work at. That's been the key to growth and remains the company's focus.
Jul 19, 2016
by Jason Hall
Tile Shop Hldgs, Inc. Delivers Double-Digit Growth Again, but Is There a Missed Opportunity?
Tile Shop's growth the past year-plus has been awesome, and nearly every initiative CEO Chris Homeister has launched is paying off. But is the company missing a big opportunity by not being more aggressive with its store expansion plans? Not if management's efforts to strengthen the business help it ride out the ups and downs of the housing industry.
Jul 19, 2016
by Jason Hall
Here's Why Tile Shop Hldgs, Inc. Stock Fell 10% After Reporting Strong Earnings
Though it's recovered somewhat, shares of Tile Shop Hldgs, Inc. are well down after reporting another great quarter. What gives? A few (mostly inconsequential) things that are causing the market to vote on the company, not weighing its worth.
Jul 16, 2016
by Jason Hall
Should Chipotle Mexican Grill Investors Expect a Bounce-Back Quarter?
It's probably too soon to expect the maligned burrito maker to see sales fully recover just yet, but an incremental improvement in the operating results from the first quarter would certainly be nice to see.
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