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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

Jun 2, 2016 by Jason Hall

What Investors Need to Know About Clean Energy Fuels Corp's Latest Deal

What Does Clean Energy Fuels' deal with a major public transit agency mean? Here's one Fool's analysis.

Jun 2, 2016 by Jason Hall

DeVry Education Group Inc. Stock Down 13%: What Investors Should Know

Both the CEO and CFO leaving the company within two weeks are very material concerns; the analyst downgrade, not so much. Here's why.

Jun 1, 2016 by Jason Hall

Copart, Inc Keeps Investing in Growth, Buying Back Shares

The car recycler and auctioneer continues to drive higher revenue and profits, while spending and taking on debt to buy stock and grow capacity.

May 31, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd Takes Steps to Ride Out Downturn, but When Offshore Will Recover Remains Unknown

As much as Seadrill continues to drive down costs and work with its debtors, the company's hopes are tied to a recovery that could be another year or more away.

May 31, 2016 by Jason Hall, Matt DiLallo, and Timothy Green

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

Looking for income investments? Here are three high-yield dividend stocks our contributors think you should take a close look at.

May 29, 2016 by Jason Hall, Steve Symington, and Todd Campbell

How I'd Invest $500 Today

That may not seem like much money, but it's amazing how much time can help you turn it into a much bigger number. Three of our contributors offer up ways to get started.

Mar 21, 2018 by Jason Hall

Effective Tax Rate vs. Marginal Tax Bracket: What's the Difference?

Your tax bracket and your actual tax rate will almost certainly be very different numbers. Here's an explanation of the difference and why it matters.

May 29, 2016 by Jason Hall, Evan Niu, CFA, and George Budwell

These Growth Stocks Could Double Over the Next 12 Months

Looking for growth stocks to supercharge your portfolio? Here are three companies that might be exactly what you're looking for.

May 28, 2016 by Jason Hall

How Much Does Claiming Early Cut My Social Security Check?

If you're ready to retire, but you're not at your full retirement age, you can still start taking Social Security. But is claiming early the right choice for you?

May 27, 2016 by Jason Hall

Terex Corporation Stock Down 16% on Merger News: What Investors Need to Know

Terex Corporation's complex merger process looks to be coming to a close after talks with Zoomlion end, and an agreement to sell part of its business to Konecranes moves forward.

May 27, 2016 by Jason Hall

National Grid plc (ADR) Reports Solid Year, Moves Forward Under New CEO

The U.K.-based utility operator reported steady growth for the year, and progress in an asset selloff aimed at returning cash to shareholders, while also beginning a new era with the retirement of longtime CEO Steve Holliday.

May 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Stock Is Up 11% Before Earnings: Here's What Investors Need to Understand

Seadrill investors should understand one fundamental thing about the upcoming earnings report: That business was agreed to years ago. It's next year that you need to worry about.

May 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

DeVry Education Group Inc. Stock Down 14% Following Big News Day: Here's What You Need to Know

DeVry Education announced a change of CEO and an acquisition to expand its professional training yesterday, and a bunch of lawsuits got filed. Here's a look at what actually matters.

May 24, 2016 by Jason Hall

How Much Does Waiting to Claim Boost My Social Security Check?

Each year beyond your full retirement age you put off filing for SSI, the size of your benefit check rises; for every year early you file, it shrinks. So do you want a larger number of smaller checks, or a smaller number of larger ones?

May 23, 2016 by Jason Hall

Why Westport Innovations Inc. (USA) and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Are Very Different Investments

Westport and Clean Energy Fuels have surprisingly little in common with one another.

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May 23, 2016 by Jason Hall

How Bad Is Offshore Oil Right Now? Seadrill Ltd. Is Getting Paid $61 Million to Stop Drilling

The deepwater drilling contractor will still collect more than four months worth of revenue from Statoil, but things are pretty bad when an oil company would rather pay millions for a ship to sit idle.

May 20, 2016 by Jason Hall

InterOil Corporation (USA) Stock Is Up 39% on Acquisition News

InterOil has agreed to be acquired by Oil Search Limited in a complex deal that includes a contingent cash payment based on the value of a major gas play. Here's the key takeaway.

May 20, 2016 by Jason Hall

How Can I Earn Tax-Free Income? Here Are 3 Ways

Whether you're looking for income today, or for years down the road, here are three great ways to generate income without owing any of it to Uncle Sam.

May 20, 2016 by Jason Hall

3 Reasons Warren Buffett (Probably) Didn't Buy Apple and 1 Big Lesson

He has said he doesn't understand how to value the business. Its brand power really isn't the kind of competitive advantage he invests in. Having invested in IBM doesn't matter.

May 19, 2016 by Jason Hall

Ameresco Inc Reports Double-Digit Earnings Growth, Strong Order Backlog for 2016

Revenue and profits were up after stumbling for a few quarters, while momentum looks to be building for coming quarters.

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