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Can floundering Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) catch a break in 2020? CHK stock is worth less than a third of what it was this time last year.Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com Natural gas, Chesapeake's bread-and-butter, remains in a slump. The Iran incident briefly pushed oil up above $60/barrel, but prices fell back after tensions cooled down. With the company dependent on factors outside its control (energy prices), it's tough to see how they can get themselves back on track.The company's high leverage also doesn't help. A recent debt exchange may keep the company out of bankruptcy in the coming year, but in the long-term, the company's work is cut for them with regard to de-leveraging. Based on quotes from the Finra/Morningstar Bond Screener, much of the company's publicly-traded debt trades far below par value.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsAs a recent analysis from InvestorPlace's Ian Bezek discussed, it's...
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock price had a stellar 2019, as it was up about 59%. In the first two weeks of the new year, QCOM stock has extended that run, up another 3%.Source: nikkimeel / Shutterstock.com San Diego-based Qualcomm is the world's largest maker of mobile chipsets and wireless modems. It's expected to release Q1 2020 earnings results on Feb. 5. Ultimately, investors should always base their decisions on individual risk/return profiles. Yet due to the impressive increase in the QCOM share price, investors with paper profits may now want to ring the cash register. Those who do not own Qualcomm stock may consider buying into the company at any upcoming dip. What to Expect from QCOM Stock's Next EarningsThe chip giant is best known for the Snapdragon suite of system-on-chip (SoC) semiconductor products, which underpin smartphones. In 2019, as the leading supplier of mobile SoCs, weak smartphones sales have been a...
Today we'll evaluate Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) to determine whether it could have potential as an investment......
Earnings season looms next year at a key point for the market. U.S. stocks are at all-time highs, and need a strong batch of earnings reports to keep the momentum going.Source: Shutterstock That's particularly true for the three stocks featured in Friday's big stock charts. Technically, all three names have clear potential for big moves in the next few weeks. In each case, an important upcoming earnings report represents a catalyst. * 10 Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 To be sure, it's not 100% clear in which direction these stocks will head. But for investors willing to firmly pick a side, or traders looking for potential volatility, these big stock charts should be watched closely in the coming weeks.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips International Business Machines (IBM)Source: Provided by Finviz IBM (NYSE:IBM) is trying to rally ahead of its fourth quarter earnings report on Tuesday...
Does the January share price for Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:DBX) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate......
As every investor knows by now, the cannabis market was one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory. But among the major players, medical marijuana specialist Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) printed some of the ugliest technicals. Indeed, the 2019 price chart of Tilray stock resembles a near-linear decline to the doldrums. That said, can its recent and dramatic resurgence lead to a sustained recovery in 2020?Source: Jarretera / Shutterstock.com Admittedly, relatively few investors want to hear about cannabis right now. Although its 21% move from January's opening price is noteworthy and impressive, it doesn't detract from last year's painful implosion.In 2019, Tilray hemorrhaged almost 76% in the markets. Mathematically, we'll need to see more than a 300% move for stakeholders to break even with last January's opener.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThus, I can understand why observers are cynical and skeptical about the recent rally. Nevertheless, Tilray stock didn't...
Dividend paying stocks like The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSE:BNS) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason......
