Jason Hall
Jason Hall is a contributing Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool and has been with the company since 2012. Prior to that, Jason spent more than a decade in a technical sales role in the printing and information services industry. He also founded and operated a small food manufacturing business for many years. Fun fact: Jason has backpacked on three continents and scuba dived in over 100 locations around the world, but his favorite place to be found is on a baseball or soccer field, coaching or cheering on his son.
Recent Articles by Jason Hall
Jun 25, 2014
by Jason Hall
Should You Bet on Darden's Turnaround, or Growth at Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings?
After another quarter driven by continued declining results at Olive Garden, it's hard to recommend Darden Restaurants. Especially when Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle have so much growth ahead.
Jun 22, 2014
by Jason Hall
T. Boone Pickens: I'll Tell You a Story -- Everybody's Dead
T. Boone Pickens tells a story -- everyone else in the story is dead -- to explain how management at oil companies has changed over the years, as well as how he thinks managements should work for the shareholders.
Mar 7, 2017
by Jason Hall
The Most Important Financial Decision You're Probably Ignoring
People spend a lot of time focusing on investment portfolios, but many ignore the most important asset your family possesses: your prime earning years. Are you one of the one-third of households that have no life insurance, or the more than one-half that don't have enough coverage?
Jun 21, 2014
by Jason Hall
Insiders Are Loading Up at Ameresco: Is It Time to Buy?
Ameresco's opportunity seems huge, in what the IEA calls the "hidden fuel." Are insider buys a sign that the turnaround is coming soon, or will competition from much larger and deeper-pocketed competitors like Johnson Controls keep Ameresco from reaching its potential?
Jun 20, 2014
by Jason Hall
Blackrock Bought Shares of Vestas Wind Systems: Should You Follow, or Buy General Electric?
Vestas Wind Systems has turned its business around, and the global market for wind turbines looks strong. Blackrock Inc. just bought more shares. Should you follow, or is the behemoth General Electric a better play for growth in this market?
Jun 19, 2014
by Jason Hall
Could This Number Be a Killer for Natural Gas Vehicles?
T. Boone Pickens has pointed at lack of rigs producing natural gas as a potential problem for industries that rely on cheap gas and dependable supply. What does this mean for Clean Energy Fuels, and will companies like Ultra Petroleum turn the tide to meet growing demand?
Jun 18, 2014
by Jason Hall
What Does SolarCity's Latest Acquisition Mean for GT Advanced Technologies?
Increasing vertical integration in the solar industry, such as SolarCity's recent acquisition of Silevo, is just one of a series of moves in the industry towards more vertical integration. Will all this activity create opportunity for GT Advanced Technologies?
Jun 18, 2014
by Jason Hall
Let's Face it: We Won't Know How SolarCity's Silevo Acquisition Will Work Out
SolarCity's decision to acquire privately held solar panel maker Silevo could be a transformative move that puts the company on equal footing with panel makers like SunPower, but it probably won't lead to a massive shift in the company's business. The losers? Trina Solar and other commodity panel makers.
Jun 11, 2014
by Jason Hall
Leadership Changes at Westport Innovations Are Building a Profitable Future
Westport Innovations' losses finally started to slow this past quarter, largely driven by a change in focus from product development to commercialization. With sales of the co-developed Cummins Westport ISX12 G ramping up, the future looks bright.
Jun 9, 2014
by Jason Hall
Buffett's Second-Favorite Bank May Surprise You
Berkshire Hathaway added 705,000 shares of U.S. Bancorp in the first quarter, but don't let the 13F filing fool you. It's not Buffett's second-favorite bank behind Wells Fargo: That would be Bank of America, with a $5 billion investment now worth $10.8 billion.
Jun 5, 2014
by Jason Hall
UPS, GE, and Waste Management: The 3 Most Important Companies in Natural Gas Vehicle Development?
Most investors are looking at energy companies and engine makers to invest in the shift toward natural gas for transportation. But United Parcel Service, General Electric, and Waste Management are probably doing more to advance natural gas vehicles than any other companies.
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