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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 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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Mar 2, 2016 by Jason Hall

Ameresco, Inc. Stock Up 17% Before Earnings: What's Up?

Doesn't look like anything more than pre-earnings speculative trading.

Mar 1, 2016 by Jason Hall

Copart, Inc. Reports Double-Digit Profit Growth: 3 Key Earnings Takeaways

The auto auction and recycling expert continues to make money out of junk.

Feb 29, 2016 by Jason Hall

Clean Energy Fuels Corp Stock up 16% Today: Here's What You Need To Know

No news, beyond oil prices going up, and gas prices going down.

Feb 29, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. and Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Shares Up Over 10% Today: Here's What's Happening

Offshore drilling stocks are mostly up as a group on Leap Day, but not on any particular news.

Feb 28, 2016 by Jason Hall

4% Retirement Rule: Why It Might Not Work for You, and What You Should Do About It

Like many things in investing and personal finance, the answer is, "it depends".

Feb 27, 2016 by Jason Hall

Chart Industries, Inc. Makes Progress in 2015, Ready to Ride Out the Downturn

The cryogenic gas processing equipment maker has slashed its costs heading into 2016 but reaffirmed that the long-term growth potential remains in place.

Feb 26, 2016 by Jason Hall

Maximum 2016 401(k) Deduction

Depending on whether you work for someone or are self-employed, as well as your age, there's a big variance in how much your tax-deductible contributions to a 401(k) are.

Feb 26, 2016 by Jason Hall

MasTec, Inc. Stock up 13% on Earnings Results, Strong Backlog

The infrastructure construction company turned in a solid result despite taking a hit on some of its assets related to oil production.

Feb 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd Turns in Steady Quarter, but Rough Seas Remain Ahead

The offshore driller's contract backlog is providing plenty of cover for now, but there's a big storm coming if oil prices don't start pushing drillers back offshore by 2017.

Feb 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

PowerSecure International, Inc. Stock Up 88% on Acquisition Agreement With Southern Co.

The energy efficiency, infrastructure, and distributed power systems maker and seller will become part of one of America's biggest utility companies.

Feb 25, 2016 by Jason Hall

Chart Industries, Inc. Stock Up 17% on Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

The cryogenic gas processing equipment maker reported much better Q4 results today than the market was expecting, and guidance that's not too shabby, either.

Feb 24, 2016 by Jason Hall

Trex Company, Inc. Turns In Record 2015, Aiming Squarely at Traditional Decking in 2016 and Beyond

The alternative decking and decking accessories maker is taking on the traditional wood decking industry next.

Feb 23, 2016 by Jason Hall

Trex Company, Inc. Stock Up 10% on Earnings, Guidance

The decking manufacturer's stock jumped after releasing a positive earnings report.

Feb 22, 2016 by Jason Hall

Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc Stock Down 19% on Elevated Cancer Risk

"Cancer risk" and "flooring" aren't something you'd expect to see in the same sentence. The impact on Lumber Liquidators -- just when the smoke was starting to clear -- could be bad.

Feb 19, 2016 by Jason Hall

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Reports Record Profits, Plans to Serve Up Steady Growth in 2016

The casual eatery known for its craft beers keeps making steady progress in a challenging environment for sit-down restaurants.

Feb 18, 2016 by Jason Hall

Why Phillips 66 Is My Top Income Growth Stock in Oil and Gas Right Now

This midstream and chemicals giant is pulling all the right growth levers, and that should pay off for long-term investors.

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