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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

Feb 18, 2016 by Jason Hall

Why ONEOK, Inc. Is My Top Income Stock in Oil and Gas Right Now

The energy market may look prime for a recovery, but whether or not it does bounce back soon, these three companies are positioned for years of success and can be bought at sale prices right now.

Feb 18, 2016 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Deep Dive: How Long Can It Survive Low Oil Prices?

Even when the oil downturn reverses course and oil prices start to rise, it will take a long time for offshore drilling to recover. How long can Seadrill make it before a lack of work puts the company at serious risk?

Feb 17, 2016 by Jason Hall

Ameresco, Inc Stock Up 13% on Strong Market Day

No "real" news, today, Fools. Sometimes thinly traded, small-cap stocks move a lot. That seems to be the case with Ameresco on Feb. 17.

Feb 17, 2016 by Jason Hall

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock Up 16% on 3 Pieces of Good News

A $1 billion asset sale, investments by two big names in hedge funds, and a sharp increase in oil prices are all pushing Freeport-McMoRan's shares up sharply.

Feb 17, 2016 by Jason Hall

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. Delivers a Solid First Year Under New CEO

A revitalized approach under a new CEO has Tile Shop delivering excellent results.

Feb 16, 2016 by Jason Hall, Selena Maranjian, and Dan Caplinger

Here's When We Plan to Take Social Security Benefits

Three of our contributors weigh in on when they plan to take Social Security. More importantly, they tell us why they're thinking the way they are.

Feb 15, 2016 by Jason Hall, Matt DiLallo, and Timothy Green

The 1 Stock You've Been Overlooking for Your Roth IRA

We asked three of our contributors for the one stock that people may miss out on for their Roth IRA. Here's what they said.

Feb 15, 2016 by Jason Hall

Get Started on Your 2016 Tax Preparation Today

I know, you haven't even done your 2015 taxes yet! Trust me when I tell you that there are things you can do now that will make it much less painful next time around.

Feb 14, 2016 by Jason Hall, Selena Maranjian, and Dan Caplinger

Need Income in Retirement? Here are 3 Ways to Get More

It's all about putting your assets to the best use.

Feb 12, 2016 by Jason Hall

Avon Products, Inc. Up 21% in Earnings Bounce-Back

The home care and beauty products company's stock bounced back, but that doesn't mean its business is going to.

Feb 11, 2016 by Jason Hall

WhiteWave Foods Co. Reports Big Sales and Profits Growth in 2015: Key Earnings Takeaways

The dairy and dairy alternative-foods company continues to deliver solid growth in key product categories, while also adding to its stable of growth brands.

Feb 11, 2016 by Jason Hall

Gold Miner Stocks Soaring as Gold Prices Rise: Here's What You Need to Know

Several factors are behind gold prices climbing to start 2016, but that doesn't guarantee it will continue, or that gold miner stocks will make for winning investments.

Feb 10, 2016 by Jason Hall

Will Renewable Biofuel Help "Redeem" Clean Energy Fuels?

The natural gas for transportation leader has been an awful investment, but has shown steady growth in fuel sales, led by renewable natural gas.

Feb 10, 2016 by Jason Hall

Beyond Revenue and Profits: The Most Important Things From SolarCity Corp. Results

The distributed solar leader turns in a quarter that beat analyst estimates, but short-term guidance has the market spooked. Here's what matters.

Feb 9, 2016 by Jason Hall

3 Key Reasons Why Phillips 66 Is a Top Buy After Earnings

The midstream giant continues to produce gobs of cash, and then do very smart things with it.

Feb 9, 2016 by Jason Hall

Here's Why ONEOK, Inc. and ONEOK Partners LP Shares Are Down Big Today

The natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering and pipeline company's stock was downgraded by one analyst.

Feb 8, 2016 by Jason Hall

Why Energy Transfer Equity LP, Energy Transfer Partners LP, Williams Companies Inc, and Williams Partners LP Stocks Are All Down Big

A change in the CFO seat seems to be a big factor in today's price drop for all the Energy Transfer and Williams Companies affiliates.

Feb 8, 2016 by Jason Hall

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Stock Down 35% on Bankruptcy Fears

Word that the second-largest U.S. natural gas producer is working with a law firm known for restructuring deals has shareholders fleeing its stock today.

Feb 8, 2016 by Jason Hall, Dan Caplinger, and Todd Campbell

3 Smart Ways to Rid Yourself of Debt

Don't let debt bury you. Use one or more of these ways to shed your debt more quickly.

Feb 7, 2016 by Jason Hall, Selena Maranjian, and Dan Caplinger

3 Critical 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these three mistakes and you'll reach retirement with a lot more money, and it'll take less in contributions to get there.

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