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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

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Aug 13, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Falls 7 Points as Jobless Claims Still Near 1 Million; Congress "Miles Apart" on Stimulus; Cisco Earnings Fall

Unemployment claims fell below 1 million for the first time in 20 weeks, but worries that job losses are becoming permanent are weighing on investors.

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Aug 13, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Jumia Stock Is Up Today After Crashing 20% Wednesday

A brutal second quarter had investors selling yesterday. Others see an opportunity to buy now.

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Aug 12, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Rallies 47 Points on Dem Pick for Vice President, AMD Leads Semiconductor Stocks Higher, Cancelling College Football Looms for Disney

The S&P joined the other major indices to move higher today following yesterday's big announcement by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden that Kamala Harris was joining the ticket.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Falls 27 Points: Boeing Order Worries, Gold Stock Selloff, Oxy Leads Oil Stocks Down

Most S&P 500 components fell today, with materials stocks leading the selloff.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Value Investing Works

It's the strategy and philosophy at the core of the Berkshire Hathaway investment paradigm, but lately, it has underperformed compared to the market. Should folks who follow it be worried?

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why This Renewable Energy Stock Surged 10% Today

Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is having an incredible year, and it's building an ultra-profitable business investors shouldn't overlook.

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Aug 11, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Investing Is Like College Football

As the sport evolves, players need to adapt to remain successful. The same is true for investors.

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Aug 10, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: MGM, Royal Caribbean, United Leading Casino, Cruise, Airline Stocks Higher; Oxy Stock Down After Earnings

Casino, cruise-line, and airline stocks are roaring higher today on some positive news for the travel industry.

Woman of color in hardhat on wind farm

Aug 9, 2020 by Jason Hall

3 Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

These are the companies that will power the future, and investors can profit by investing in them now.

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Aug 7, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Stocks Up on Jobs Report as Stimulus Bill Stalls, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet Stocks Fall

Megacap tech stocks are falling, but most stocks finished up on a better-than-expected labor department report, even as a coronavirus stimulus bill seems caught up in congress.

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Aug 6, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: Unemployment Falls, Facebook Surges on TikTok Competitor, MGM Stock Leads Casinos Higher, Can Apple Break $2 Trillion Mark?

Better-than-expected jobless claims, better-than-expected earnings, and good news out of Macau had investors buying today.

airport passenger in mask

Aug 5, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Gains 21 Points: Disney and CVS Health Earnings, American Airlines and Boeing Stocks Rally

Disney's shares surge on the growth of its streaming business, CVS beats expectations, and the airline industry is hoping for another round of government support.

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Aug 4, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 News: AMD Stock Surges, Disney Loses Billions, Another CEO Change for Ford

Analyst upgrade for AMD, Disney's worst quarter ever, and another change in leadership at Ford is coming.

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Aug 4, 2020 by Jason Hall

Jumia Stock Crashed 24% Today: What You Need to Know

After weeks of rocketing higher, investors are cashing out prior to the company's earnings next week.

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Aug 3, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Up 24 Points: Microsoft Moving on TikTok, Apple Going After Payments?

One small acquisition and ongoing negotiations on a much bigger one had two megacaps lifting the index higher today.

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Aug 3, 2020 by Jason Hall

Jumia Stock Is Up 28% Today: What Investors Need to Know

The e-commerce start-up is looking to be the biggest mover in Africa, and investors have piled into its stock over the past week.

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Jul 25, 2020 by Jason Hall

Do You Have Enough Cash for the Next Market Crash?

If you're asking yourself this question, you may be ignoring an even more important one.

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Jul 24, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Falls: Intel Stock Crashes, AMD Stock Surges, Gold Price Breaks Record on U.S.-China Tension

Rising aggression between the two global powers is compounding worries about the economy and the coronavirus pandemic, sending gold prices to record levels. The balance of power in semiconductors has swung from Intel to AMD, at least for the rest of 2020.

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Jul 23, 2020 by Jason Hall

S&P 500 Index Falls 40 Points: Worst Day Since June as Surge in Unemployment Claims, Coronavirus Cases Sends Apple, Tesla, Microsoft Stocks Down Sharply

Initial jobless claims surpassed 1.4 million last week, a higher figure than the prior week as surging cases of COVID-19 slow the economic recovery.

Chart Industries Biomed

Jul 23, 2020 by Jason Hall

Why Chart Industries Stock Is Rocketing 13% Higher After Earnings

The LNG production and storage equipment maker delivered improved results during a brutal economic environment in the second quarter.

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