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
May 2, 2014
by Jason Hall
Chart Industries Earnings Update: Are Natural Gas Vehicles the Path to Growth?
How much upside does LNG for trucking offer Chart Industries? Based on what we learned this quarter, plus some insight into what's happening with Royal Dutch Shell, it looks like a lot of upside. It just may take a while for it to pan out.
Apr 30, 2014
by Jason Hall
Nucor Corporation and ArcelorMittal: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Nucor Corporation showed again why -- even in a terrible phase of the cycle -- it's the best steelmaker to own. ArcelorMittal hasn't reported Q1 earnings yet, but the positive momentum from 2013 does give us some insight.
Apr 29, 2014
by Jason Hall
Think the Bubble's Bursting on Amazon and Netflix? Think Again
After seeing both Amazon's and Netflix's stocks fall about 30% from all-time highs in the past several months, is there more to come? Is there a growth stock "bubble" popping, or is this really a good time to buy?
Apr 27, 2014
by Jason Hall
Should You Invest in Oil and Gas Pipelines Alongside T. Boone Pickens?
T. Boone Pickens' BP Capital Management now offers a couple of mutual funds, including its Twinline MLP fund. Portfolio manager Toby Loftin tells us how the advantages of being tied to a company with such a strong focus on commodities positions them for success. He gives us some insight into why the fund decided to invest in Targa Resources Partners, the MLP operated by general partner Targa Resources Corp. Are investors better off just buying Targa, or do the advantages Loftin speaks of make the fees that the fund charges worthwhile?
Apr 24, 2014
by Jason Hall
Did T. Boone Pickens Just Become Power Solutions International's Best Friend?
T. Boone Pickens' B.P. Capital recently took a large stake in a small engine and generator maker called Moser Energy, taking this regional player to national -- and potentially international -- scale overnight. Moser uses Power Solutions International engines; how big of a boost is this for Power Solutions International shareholders? And with 95% of the engines targeted by Moser being diesel today, does this create a major threat for Cummins?
Apr 21, 2014
by Jason Hall
Is SunPower's and Meritage Homes' "Free Solar" Promotion a Gimmick or Smart Business?
Homebuilder Meritage Homes and solar panel maker SunPower this month are giving away a small solar system to customers in select communities. Does this point toward further commoditization of the solar business or indicate it's a real differentiator for consumers?
Apr 21, 2014
by Jason Hall
Clean Energy Fuels CEO: Why Tesla Isn't Competition, and Passenger Cars Aren't Clean Energy's Market
Clean Energy Fuels isn't targeting the daily commuter, explains CEO Andrew Littlefair. Tesla Motors' electric vehicles are great for personal transportation, but battery technology is years -- maybe decades -- away from being able to move 40 tons of freight 500 miles.
Apr 19, 2014
by Jason Hall
SodaStream or Coca-Cola: What Would Warren Buffett Buy Today?
SodaStream is likely going to be a better stock than Coca-Cola over the next decade, and it's adopting some very "Buffett-friendly" characteristics that might make the Oracle of Omaha think twice about which he'd buy today.
Apr 14, 2014
by Jason Hall
In-Depth Interview With Clean Energy Fuels CEO Andrew Littlefair
Clean Energy Fuels CEO and co-founder Andrew Littlefair talks about every aspect of the natural gas for transportation story, including competition from Shell and TravelCenters of America, subsidiaries of utilities Questar Corporation and Integrys Energy Group, its partnerships with General Electric, Westport Innovations, and others.
Apr 8, 2014
by Jason Hall
Nucor and Steel Dynamics: 2 Worthy Investments in a Terrible Industry
Steelmakers Nucor Steel, Steel Dynamics, AK Steel, and U.S. Steel are usually only worth investing in at the end of a downturn, and holding until the next growth cycle ends. But Nucor's management team has made it a company that's best to own for a decade or more. Steel Dynamics could be an even better bet.
Apr 6, 2014
by Jason Hall
Which of These Engine Makers Are Winning Investments in Natural Gas Vehicles?
There are many companies involved in natural gas vehicles; but only a handful look like big winners for investors. Westport Innovations, Power Solutions International, and Cummins are all in the engine game. Which of these companies is best positioned?
Apr 3, 2014
by Jason Hall
Will the White House's New Rules on Methane Hurt These Companies?
The White House has announced new actions that could lead to additional regulations on methane emissions. How could this affect Clean Energy Fuels, Westport Innovations, and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies?
Mar 30, 2014
by Jason Hall
Here's Why Warren Buffett and General Electric Are Betting Big on Natural Gas
Berkshire Hathaway's BNSF Railways moves more crude oil than any railroad in North America and is aggressively working with both General Electric and Caterpillar to develop natural gas-powered locomotives.
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