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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 21, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 News: Oil Stocks Surge on $2 Trillion EU Stimulus Deal, Will Tesla Join the Index?
The S&P 500 Index was relatively flat today, but one segment rocketed higher. In separate news, Tesla could be added to the index if the company can report a profit when it announces its quarterly results Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 Up on Coronavirus Vaccine Trials, Amazon Upgrade, Chevron-Noble Merger
AstraZeneca reported good news on a vaccine candidate, Goldman Sachs upgraded its price target for Amazon, and an oil giant announced a strategic acquisition at what looks like a reasonable price.
Jul 17, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 Up on Healthcare Stock Surge, Blackrock Earnings; Netflix Down on Earnings, Cruise Line, Airline, Oil Stocks Fall on Fears of Stalling Recovery
Intuitive Surgical leads healthcare gainers lifting the market, while Netflix investors "sell the news" and travel stocks fall on a weakening jobs opening market and rising cases of COVID-19 around the world.
Jul 16, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 Falling: Airline Stocks, Cruise Stocks Crashing as 1.3 Million More File for Unemployment, Bank of America Prepares for Long Recession
Yesterday's winning stocks are crashing today on the latest unemployment report and Bank of America's $5 billion loan loss provision.
Jul 16, 2020
by Jason Hall
Colony Capital Stock Crashes 20% as Debt Struggles Continue
The diversified real estate company announced a deal to add $200 million in debt it will use to repay notes that come due next year. Unfortunately, the company isn't having the same success negotiating on its mortgage debt.
Jul 13, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 Swings From Gains to Losses as Tech Giants Tumble
PepsiCo giant kicked off the week with solid earnings, and a major gambling market is set to reopen this week. It wasn't enough to keep stocks from turning down sharply at the end of the day as we head into earnings season.
Jul 10, 2020
by Jason Hall
S&P 500 Shoots Up 33 Points: Banks, Airlines, and Cruise Line Stocks Brush Off Record COVID-19 Cases on Gilead Treatment Update
Three of the most beaten-down groups of stocks led today's big day higher for stocks, as investors react to positive news about a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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