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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

Mar 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

Ignore Clean Energy Fuels Corp.: Here Are 3 Better Stocks

I'm still a huge fan of Clean Energy, but here are three stocks that you should buy first.

Mar 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

Should I Claim the Standard Deduction or Itemize?

Simple math should answer this question, and if you use tax software, it'll probably answer the question for you.

Mar 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

3 Ways You Can Do Your Taxes for Free

Depending on your situation, you may be able to file your federal and state income taxes for free. Here's a look at three ways you can get at least part of your taxes filed for free.

Mar 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a Tax Professional

Doing your own taxes can be an unpleasant chore. But there are a few things you need to think about before you delegate the task to a pro.

Mar 24, 2016 by Jason Hall

Pandora Media Inc Stock Up 12% on Buyout Rumors: Here's What You Should Know

The music streaming company's expansion of its board has people thinking a merger or buyout is becoming more likely.

Sep 28, 2018 by Jason Hall, Selena Maranjian, Sean Williams, Dan Caplinger, and Brian Feroldi

5 Tax Deductions You May Not Know About Yet

Ignorance isn't bliss when it costs you money.

Mar 12, 2016 by Jason Hall

These 5 Oil Stocks Pumped Up 19% or More This Week

On an up-and-down and back-to-even-week for oil prices, the market stayed mostly optimistic on this group of oil producers, while one midstream operator reported solid earnings to start the week.

Mar 11, 2016 by Jason Hall

Get Used to Big Moves: These Offshore Contracting and Oil Producer Stocks Are Up Over 10% Today on Oil Prices

Seadrill Ltd. alone has seen its stock price move more than 10% up or down in six out of the first nine trading days in March. Speculation on the oil recovery isn't likely to abate anytime soon, but that's not what investors should focus on.

Mar 10, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Stock Down 10% (Again) Today: Here's What You Should Know

It's almost inevitable Seadrill's shares would fall after the sharp run-up to start March, without any "real" news to support the jump.

Mar 10, 2016 by Jason Hall

These 5 Oil Stocks are Getting Slammed Today: Here's Why

LINN Energy LLC, C&J Energy Services, Ltd., Penn West Petroleum Ltd (USA), BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust, Breitburn Energy Partners LP, and Williams Companies Inc are all down big, mainly because of oil prices. Here's a look at the details.

Mar 9, 2016 by Jason Hall

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Stock up 14% Today: Here's Why

Oil prices have picked up where they left off two days ago.

Mar 9, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Stock Down Big (Again), but Producers LINN Energy, W&T Offshore Up Big: Here's Why

Oil prices are up again, and independent producer stocks are getting a lift. At the same time, Seadrill shares are getting pummeled after an analyst called the offshore sector "overvalued."

Mar 8, 2016 by Jason Hall

NOW Inc. Shares Down 10% Today Along With the Oil Services Sector: Here's What's Happening

Pretty much anything oil-related is taking a beating today, with the recent oil price rally coming to an end.

Mar 8, 2016 by Jason Hall, Dan Caplinger, and Brian Feroldi

Sorry Warren Buffett, but You're Dead Wrong on These 3 Stocks

The Oracle of Omaha is one of the greatest investors in history, but he's not always right. Our contributors call him out on three stocks.

Mar 8, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Stock Down 15% Today, and Other Offshore Drillers Down Big, Too: Here's What's Happening

Running hard for a week can leave anyone taking a step back to breathe. A drop in oil prices seems to have precipitated that with Seadrill and several of its offshore drilling peers.

Mar 8, 2016 by Jason Hall

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. May Have Had a Better Quarter Than It Seems

Start with 2015's cost cuts, add 2016's debt-reduction efforts, and spice it up with expectations for continued growth, and the story is getting better for Clean Energy.

Mar 6, 2016 by Jason Hall, Evan Niu, CFA, Matt DiLallo, Steve Symington, and Brian Feroldi

4 Top Stocks We're Excited About

Several of our contributors each offer up a top stock they have high hopes for.

Mar 3, 2016 by Jason Hall

3 Key Takeaways From Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc Earnings

The company is taking steps to move beyond the numerous allegations that have hurt its reputation and are keeping customers away. Here are some key points from the latest earnings release and conference call with management.

Mar 3, 2016 by Jason Hall

Ameresco, Inc Stock Down 17% Following Earnings: Here's What's Happening

The energy-efficiency expert reported worse-than-expected earnings, and that's probably the big reason today's drop happened.

Mar 3, 2016 by Jason Hall

Embraer SA (ADR) Stock Down 10% on Earnings: Here's What You Need To Know

Earnings fell within Embraer's guidance, but the forward projections seem to have the market concerned, as do the impact of Republic Airways' bankruptcy.

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