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Jason Hall

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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

Jul 28, 2017 by Jason Hall

4 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Retirement

Retirement savings. Social Security retirement benefits. Medicare. Life expectancy. Prepare to be stunned by these numbers.

Jul 28, 2017 by Jason Hall

Chart Industries, Inc. Breaks the Freeze, Returns to Profits

After losing money last quarter, the cryogenic gas-processing equipment maker reported improvements across the board as restructuring efforts and improved demand pay off.

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Jul 28, 2017 by Jason Hall

Starbucks Corp. Stock Is Down 9% After Earnings: Here's the Big Reason Why

Quarterly earnings met analysts' expectations, but it was the coffee giant's guidance that held investors' attention.

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Jul 28, 2017 by Jason Hall

The 4 Biggest Things From Chipotle Mexican Grill's Earnings (and 1 Thing From After That Might Be More Important)

Chipotle continued gaining back customers it lost to 2015's E. coli and norovirus scares. But a recent norovirus incident and video of rodents in another restaurant could reverse the gains yet again.

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Jul 26, 2017 by Jason Hall

The Market Is Hyper-Focused on This 1 Thing From Starbucks Corporation, but Here's What Else You Should Follow

Investors and analysts have focused heavily on comps in recent quarters. It's important, but there's more that investors need to keep an eye on.

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Jul 25, 2017 by Jason Hall

AK Steel Holding Corporation Stock Up 12% After Earnings: Here's the Most Important Thing to Know

AK Steel has made progress on lowering expenses and focusing on more profitable products. But imports and cyclical swings could potentially be red flags for investors.

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Jul 25, 2017 by Jason Hall

Nucor Corporation Delivers Best First-Half Profits Since Great Recession: Here's How

The steelmaking giant has spent billions since the financial crisis to expand its business and improve its operations.

Jul 24, 2017 by Jason Hall

The Market Saw Weakness in Tile Shop's Earnings But May Have Missed Something Important

Tile Shop Holdings shares were crushed following earnings, and one executive called the quarter "disappointing," but a deeper dive indicates it probably wasn't that bad.

Jul 18, 2017 by Jason Hall

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. Stock Plummets 27% After Earnings: Here's What's Happening

The specialty tile retailer came in far short of what Wall Street analysts were looking for in revenue and slightly missed profits.

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Jul 17, 2017 by Jason Hall

Never Will I Ever Buy a Commodity Stock That's Not a Low Cost Producer

We all make investing mistakes, but buying a commodity producer lacking a cost advantage shouldn’t be one of them.

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Jul 13, 2017 by Jason Hall

Navigator Holdings Ltd. Stock Up 24% on Deal With Enterprise Products: Here's What's Happening

Navigator is entering into a joint venture with Enterprise Products Partners to develop an ethylene marine export terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Will this be a big deal for Navigator?

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Jul 13, 2017 by Jason Hall

If You Like Dividends, You Should Love These 3 Stocks

An energy company set to boost its payout, an infrastructure owner with a long history of growth, and a small property owner with a very big opportunity to expand.

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Jul 13, 2017 by Jason Hall, Neha Chamaria, and Reuben Gregg Brewer

The 3 Best Billionaire Stocks for Retirees

If you're retired, or getting close to it, it's a good idea to make sure the stocks you own are ideal for retirees.

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Jul 10, 2017 by Jason Hall

Seadrill Ltd. Shares Fall 20% in June As a Major Debt Deadline Looms

The troubled offshore driller has already warned investors that bankruptcy or some other equity-destroying arrangement is almost certain.

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Jul 10, 2017 by Jason Hall

Shares of Atwood Oceanics, ENSCO, and Transocean Sank More Than 10% in June: Here's What Smart Investors Should Know

Oil prices continue to affect these offshore drillers' prospects and stock prices, but the prospects look very good for all three when the cycle turns.

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Jul 9, 2017 by Jason Hall, Neha Chamaria, and Reuben Gregg Brewer

3 Stocks With Growing Dividends for July

If it's dividend growth you're looking for, then these three stocks are worth checking out now.

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Jul 3, 2017 by Jason Hall

5 Reasons to Be Hopeful of a Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Stock Turnaround

Lower expenses, a stronger balance sheet, steady growth, and a few other key things make the future pretty bright for Clean Energy Fuels.

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Jul 2, 2017 by Jason Hall

Investing in These Stocks Now Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree

Investors willing to buy now and hold these two companies for decades could get rich.

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Jun 30, 2017 by Jason Hall

An Activist Investor Made Hain Celestial Group Inc. Stock Jump 11% Today: Here's What's Important

News that Engaged Capital had taken a 10% stake in the organic and natural food seller has the market excited.

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Jun 30, 2017 by Jason Hall

3 Top Stocks for Low-Risk Investors

Strong competitive advantages, high barriers to entry, and rock-solid financial positions make these three stocks much safer than it might seem.

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