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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

Jul 30, 2015 by Jason Hall

Why Did Chart Industries, Inc. Stock Fall 13% Today? Guidance Reduction

10:54 a.m. EDT: Chart's cost-cutting efforts in prior quarters helped the company beat earnings, but a reduction in guidance is hitting the stock today.

Jul 30, 2015 by Jason Hall

Westport Innovations Shows Progress, but Challenges Remain

Westport Innovations is still burning through cash, but its efforts to reduce costs and improve margins look to be paying off.

Jul 29, 2015 by Jason Hall

SolarCity Powers Up Another Big Growth Quarter: 3 Things to Know

SolarCity signed up 28,000 new long-term customers, booked and installed a record level of megawatts, added another $1.6 billion in contract payments, and rolled out two new metrics to help investors understand the business.

Jul 29, 2015 by Jason Hall

Meritage Homes Earnings: Huge Order Growth, but Texas Weather Hurts 2015 Outlook

Meritage Homes joined several other homebuilders to report solid earnings this week, but a little seasonality and a lot of bad weather seems to be holding the stock back.

Jul 29, 2015 by Jason Hall

AK Steel Holding Stock Up 30% as American Steelmakers Go After Imports: Here's What's Happening

U.S. steel producers are ramping up the push to raise tariffs on steel importers, with AK Steel set to benefit in a big way if it happens.

Jul 29, 2015 by Jason Hall

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Stock Jumped 17% on Earnings Beat: Here's What You Need to Know

A surprise earnings beat and some stabilization in its frac sand business are pushing up the stock. But there's more to the story, and one unsustainable benefit that's behind the positive earnings news. Read on for more.

Jul 28, 2015 by Jason Hall

Will BofI Holding Deposit Another Big Quarter?

BofI Holding is having an awesome growth year, and the stock is up big. What should investors watch for when earnings come out?

Jul 28, 2015 by Jason Hall

Can Westport Innovations Keep Cutting Costs and Turn Sales Around?

Westport Innovations is working hard to fix its capital structure and turn sales around. Here's what to look for this week.

Jul 28, 2015 by Jason Hall

PACCAR Still Rolling: Reports Another Record Quarter

PACCAR reported 20% increase in trucks delivered; profits up 40% as U.S. and European truck sales continue to impress.

Jul 27, 2015 by Jason Hall

Why Westport Innovations Stock Fell 10% Today

11:55 a.m. EDT: Another case of "No news is no news."

Jul 27, 2015 by Jason Hall

Retirement Planning: Read This Before Opening an IRA

It's a big step to start saving for retirement is opening your own retirement account, or IRA, but it's important to make the right choices.

Jul 26, 2015 by Jason Hall

Understanding SolarCity: Things to Know When Earnings Come Out

SolarCity's stock is down about 13% since the company last reported earnings. Here's a look at what you should watch for when the company reports on July 29.

Jul 24, 2015 by Jason Hall

Will Cheap Oil and Strong Truck Demand Lift PACCAR's Sales?

Heavy- and medium-duty truck sales are growing. PACCAR continues to take a big piece of the action, and reward shareholders. Here's a look at some of the keys behind what the company will report.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

Federated Investments, Inc. Earnings: Money Market Asset Decline Is Good for Profits

The decline in money market account assets is probably good for Federated right now. Here's why.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

BJ's Restaurants Earnings: Appetizing Profits, but Sales Growth a Little Short

Same-restaurant-sales weren't pretty, but the company is showing it can turn a profit.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

Starbucks Delivers Another High-Test Quarter

The coffee king delivered another hands-down excellent quarter. Here are the most important things to know.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

United Rentals, Inc Stock Down 13% After Mixed Earnings: Here's What You Should Know

United Rental, Inc. beat analyst expectations for earnings, but poor guidance for the rest of the year is hurting the stock today. Here's what you need to know.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

Nucor Beats Earnings Forecast: Key Takeaways From Earnings

Nucor's earnings beat its forecast and Wall Street estimates, but sales slipped from 2014. Here's what happened.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

Under Armour Has Another Record Quarter, But Profits Slip: 4 Things You Need to Know

Under Armour reported another huge quarter of sales growth, but a couple of key metrics are regressing. Here's what you need to keep an eye on.

Jul 23, 2015 by Jason Hall

Starbucks Has a Lot Going On: 3 Things That Matter Most in Earnings

From closing La Boulange's retail outlets, to expanding Teavana internationally, to a new deal with "The New York Times," Starbucks has a lot of irons in the fire. Here's what you need to focus on.

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