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Full Court Finance

294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 48 ratings

Each week, Ryan McQueeney and Maddy Johnson discuss the most important stories from the investment and financial world.

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Buy These 3 Blue-Chip Tech Stocks with the Market at New Highs?

November 01, 2021 20:17 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MB

Ben Rains quickly dives into the broader market and where things stand to start November. The focus then shifts to three blue-chip technology stocks to consider buying as stocks hit new highs on strong earnings, resilient American consumers, and more. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (2:45) - Breaking Down Microsoft’s Strong Earnings Report: Time To Invest? (9:05) - Salesforce Poised To Grow With Growing Hybrid Work Environment        (15:20) - Adobe: Creative P...

3 Growth Tech Stocks to Buy Before Earnings and Hold for Years

October 25, 2021 19:44 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the third quarter earnings season and the broader market ahead of a big week on Wall Street that features reports from some of the biggest tech companies on the planet. The episode then explores three growth-focused technology stocks set to release their results during the first week of November that investors might want to consider as buy-and-hold candidates. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:40) - Is Square Positioned To Be A Successful F...

2 Blue-Chip Tech Stocks to Buy Before Earnings and Hold

October 19, 2021 20:09 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MB

Ben Rains dives into the market’s resurgence as major earnings reports continue to roll in. The episode then breaks down Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) ahead of their upcoming financial results to see if investors might want to buy these giant tech stocks right now. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:20) - Should You Be Buying Microsoft Near All Time Highs? (11:45) - Apple Continues To Grow and Expand With No Signs of Slowing Down (20:00) - Episode Roundup: ...

Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Before Q3 Earnings for Long-Term Growth?

October 11, 2021 19:26 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at where the broader market stands as Wall Street prepares to enter the busy portion of the third quarter earnings season during the week of October 11. The episode then dives into two technology and modern entertainment companies, Netflix (NFLX) and Snap (SNAP), ahead of their Q3 financial results next week to see if investors might want to buy either stock. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:30) - Breaking Down Netflix Ahead of Earnings ...

3 Top Retail Stocks to Buy Ahead of the Holidays and Hold

September 28, 2021 19:18 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into where the market stands heading into the holiday shopping season, following another big pullback Tuesday. The focus then shifts to three highly-ranked retail stocks that investors might want to consider buying now and holding. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:00) - YETI's Product Expansion Sets Up For More Growth (10:40) - Will Best Buy Continue Its Strength Outside The Pandemic (17:25) - Tempur Sealy Benefits From Booming Housing Market ...

2 Strong Stocks to Buy on the Dip Amid the September Pullback

September 21, 2021 20:18 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MB

Ben Rains quickly breaks down where the market stands at the moment following Monday’s big selloff. The episode then dives into two established giants trading at attractive levels amid the pullback that investors with long-term horizons might want to buy. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:00) - Walmart Continues To Push For Growth and Expansion (10:10) - Is Nike Currently A Good Long Term Buy and Hold Stock? [email protected]

2 Top Consumer Tech Stocks for Long-Term Investors to Buy Now

September 13, 2021 18:47 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at where the market stands at the moment, before diving into the broader earnings picture. The episode then breaks down two highly-ranked consumer-facing technology stocks investors might want to consider buying at the moment as longer-term plays. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (6:20) - Garmin’s Diverse Product Lineup Helps Push For More Growth (11:30) - Sonos Positive Earnings Beats and Continued Strength : Is It Time To Invest? Podcast...

2 Tech Stocks to Buy Now at Big Discounts in September and Beyond

August 31, 2021 19:02 - 21 minutes - 49 MB

Ben Rains dives into the broader market as we head into September. The bullish outlook remains in place despite various concerns and all three major U.S. indexes are trading right near their all-time highs. Given this backdrop, investors might want to consider buying two highly-ranked technology stocks trading at huge discounts at the moment. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:25) - Is Pinterest More Than A Pandemic One Hit Wonder? (12:10) - The Streaming Age Is...

Buy These 2 Stocks Before Earnings and Hold?

August 23, 2021 18:14 - 22 minutes - 50.3 MB

Ben Rains quickly looks at the broader earnings picture as we near the end of the second quarter earnings season. The episode then dives into two stocks, Dollar General (DG) and Peloton (PTON), ahead of their upcoming financial releases to see if either stock might be worth buying as a longer-term play. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:20) - Breaking Down Dollar General Ahead of Earnings (11:10) - Will Peloton Continue Its Growth Going Forward? Podcast@Zacks....

3 Highly-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Years

August 16, 2021 20:51 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MB

Ben Rains breaks down the market at the halfway point of August. We then explore three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) tech stocks that provide exposure to different growth aspects of the market and might be worth buying for investors with longer-term horizons. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:40) - Sonos Surges On Positive Earnings And Patent News (11:45) - Apple Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down: Is It Time To Invest? (20:50) - Shopify Continues Its Strength In The...

3 Growth Stocks to Buy Before Q2 Earnings

August 02, 2021 21:19 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MB

Ben Rains explores the bullish case for the market as we start August amid a strong second quarter earnings season. The episode then dives into three growth-focused stocks— Roku, Etsy, Yeti—that might be worth buying ahead of their financial releases later this week. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:45) - Streaming Is Here To Stay: Is Roku A Good Long Term Investment? (11:30) - Breaking Down Etsy Ahead of Earnings (17:00) - YETI Holdings Continues To Impress ...

Better Big Tech Buy Before Earnings: Shopify vs. Amazon

July 26, 2021 18:31 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the quick market resurgence as stocks hit fresh records ahead of a busy week of technology earnings. The episode then breakdown Shopify (SHOP) and Amazon (AMZN) ahead of their upcoming financial results to see if either stock might be worth buying. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:10) - Breaking Down Shopify Ahead of Earnings (10:30) - Amazon's Diverse Portfolio Helps Continue Growth [email protected]

3 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks to Add Amid Market Pullback

July 19, 2021 19:08 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MB

Ben Rains discusses some reasons for the recent market pullback amid a strong start to the second quarter earnings season. The episode then explores three ‘Strong Buy’ stocks—Chewy (CHWY), Tempur Sealy (TPX), and Nike (NKE)—for investors to consider adding as stocks fall from their records in the early weeks of Q3. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (6:50) - Chewy’s Continued Expansion: Is It A Good Time To Invest? (12:35) - Tempur Sealy’s Strong Performance With H...

Buy Netflix & Snap Stock Before Q2 Earnings for Long-Term Tech Growth?

July 13, 2021 19:30 - 16 minutes - 37 MB

Ben Rains dives into the market’s continued strength to start the third quarter. The episode then looks at Netflix (NFLX) and Snap (SNAP) ahead of their upcoming second quarter earnings releases to see if investors might want to buy either of the stocks for long-term growth within technology. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:20) - Can Netflix Continue It’s Strong Growth? (10:50) - Is Snap Inc A Good Investment Right Now? [email protected]

2 ‘Strong Buy’ Tech Stocks for the Second Half of 2021

July 06, 2021 18:41 - 22 minutes - 50.4 MB

Ben Rains dives into the market’s strong run to end the second quarter. The episode then explores why investors might want to consider adding two Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks, Zoom Video (ZM) and ServiceNow (NOW), as long-term buys for the second half of 2021 and beyond. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (7:20) - Will Zoom Continue Its Growth Outside of The Pandemic? (17:00) - Why ServiceNow Is Currently Positioned For A Strong Buy   [email protected]

2 Strong Stocks for Long-Term Investors to Buy Now at Highs

June 29, 2021 18:21 - 13 minutes - 31.5 MB

Ben Rains explores surging Zacks Ranks #1 (Strong Buy) stocks Target (TGT) and Intuit (INTU) to see why investors might want to consider them as long-term holds even as they trade at new records. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (2:20) - Does Target’s Strong Performance Signal A Buy? (9:00) - Is Intuit A Good Buy After Strong Earnings? [email protected]

Buy Nike and FedEx Stock Before Earnings as Long-Term Holds?

June 22, 2021 19:14 - 16 minutes - 37.8 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at Nike (NKE) and FedEx (FDX) ahead of their upcoming fourth quarter fiscal 2021 earnings releases on Thursday, June 24 to see if ether stock might be worth buying. Both the apparel giant and the shipping power boast strong growth outlooks and are trading below their highs. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (2:45) - Breaking Down Nike Ahead of Earnings (10:00) - Fedex’s Continued Growth and Momentum [email protected]

Buy These 3 Stocks Before Earnings for Big Upside?

June 08, 2021 18:39 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MB

Ben Rains explores the market as the bulls try to look beyond inflation worries. The episode then dives into RH (RH), Chewy (CHWY), and Dave & Buster's (PLAY) before they report their quarterly financial results to see if investors should consider buying any of these stocks. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:50) - Will RH Continue With The Current Momentum? (10:20) - Is It A Good Time To Invest Into Chewy? (16:10) - Dave & Buster's Growth During Economic Re-op...

Buy Beaten-Down Lululemon Stock Before Q1 Earnings?

June 01, 2021 20:09 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into the improving earnings picture for the second quarter and beyond, while also looking at the market more broadly. The episode then breaks down Lululemon (LULU) ahead of its first quarter FY21 earnings release to help investors decide if they should consider buying the slumping athleisure stock. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:00) - Does Lululemon's Overall Strong Performance Earn It A Position In Your Portfolio? (13:10) - Big Takeaways A...

Nvidia and Salesforce: Buy These Two Tech Stocks Before Earnings?

May 24, 2021 19:04 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

Ben Rains explores the market and the overall improving earnings picture. The episode then dives into Nvidia (NVDA) and Salesforce (CRM) before they release their first quarter financial results to help investors decide if they should buy either of the tech stocks. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:20) - Breaking Down Nvidia Ahead of Earnings (11:15) - Salesforce's Record Breaking Year: Is Now The Time To Invest? [email protected]

Buy Target and Walmart Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

May 17, 2021 19:09 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ben Rains dives into the broader market after a volatile week, driven by inflation fears. The episode then explores Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should consider either of the retail stocks as long-term buy and hold candidates. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:15)  - Walmart's Strongest Performance Driven By Pandemic (10:30) - Target's E-commerce Boom: Will The Strength Continue? [email protected]

Disney and Airbnb Earnings: Buy Reopening Stocks Amid Tech Pullback?

May 10, 2021 19:08 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MB

Ben Rains looks at some of the recent economic data that’s provided mixed signals about the pace of the U.S. comeback. The episode then dives into Disney (DIS) and Airbnb (ABNB) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should think about buying the stocks. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:50) - Disney Continues To Reopen: Is Now The Time To Buy? (11:00) - Breaking Down Airbnb Ahead of Earnings (18:40) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Time to Buy Apple Stock After Blowout Earnings?

May 03, 2021 19:22 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MB

Ben Rains explores the recent wave of financial results from big technology companies and the broader first quarter earnings season. The episode then dives into Apple (AAPL) to help investors decide if they should consider buying the iPhone giant despite some possible setbacks and worries. (0:45) - Are Tech Stocks Slowing Down? (6:15) - Breaking Down Apple’s Blowout Earnings Report (14:30) - What To Expect From Apple Going Forward (19:10) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Big Tech Breakdown: Buy Microsoft, Apple & Amazon Stock Before Earnings?

April 26, 2021 18:23 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the market and the broader S&P 500 earnings outlook during another busy week on Wall Street. We then dive into Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon ahead of their upcoming financial releases to see if investors might want to buy any of the tech titans.

3 Great Cheap Stocks to Buy Now as Earnings Heat Up

April 19, 2021 19:26 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MB

Ben Rains looks at some of the bullish market fundamentals amid the strong start to the busy part of first quarter earnings season. The episode then jumps into three highly-ranked Zacks stocks that are trading for under $30 a share that investors might want to buy. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:20) - Levi’s Performance Since The Return To The Public Market (9:40) - Ethan Allen Set to Return to Growth Amid Housing Boom (14:00) - Mattel Sees Increased Demand...

Buy Netflix and Snap Stock Before Earnings for Big Growth Upside?

April 13, 2021 20:08 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MB

Ben Rains looks at why the market and technology stocks have continued to climb in April. The episode then dives into Netflix (NFLX) and Snap (SNAP) ahead of their earnings releases next week to see if either stock might be worth buying as a long-term growth play. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:50) - Netflix’s Blockbuster Performance (13:30) - Snap Continues To Show Growth: A Look Ahead Of Earnings (19:45) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Now on Bullish Second Quarter Start

April 05, 2021 18:41 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into the market’s hot start to the second quarter of 2021. The episode then explores three highly-ranked tech stocks that investors might want to buy as the S&P 500 and the Dow hit new records and the Nasdaq climbs. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:55) - Pinterest’s Unique Place Within Social Media (8:30) - Adobe’s Dominance In Creative Software (12:50) - Microsoft's Growth and Expansion Into Cloud Services [email protected]

2 Great Retail Stocks to Buy at a Discount Ahead of Earnings

March 29, 2021 18:38 - 18 minutes - 43 MB

Ben Rains dives into Chewy (CHWY) and Lululemon (LULU) ahead of their upcoming fourth quarter fiscal 2020 earnings releases to help decide if either stock is worth buying at a solid discount. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:00) - Breaking Down Chewy’s Performance Ahead Of Earnings (10:30) - Is It A Good Time To Invest In Lululemon? (17:35) - Episode Roundup

2 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy Ahead of Earnings and Hold

March 22, 2021 19:21 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MB

Ben Rains previews the broader first quarter 2021 earnings season and dive into what’s going on in the market. The episode then explores Adobe (ADBE) and RH (RH) ahead of their upcoming quarterly earnings releases to see if either stock might be worth buying as a longer-term play. (0:45) - Stock Market Update:  Everything You Need To Know (4:20) - What To Expect From Adobe Ahead of Earnings (12:15) - RH’s Long Term Expansion and Growth [email protected]

Are Nike and FedEx Stock Buys Ahead of Earnings?

March 15, 2021 18:48 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MB

Ben Rains dives into the market’s recent turnaround that has the S&P 500 and the Dow trading at highs. The episode then explores FedEx (FDX) and Nike (NKE) ahead of their upcoming earnings releases to see if investors should consider buying either stock. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:25) - FedEx’s Big Push In E-commerce: The Next Growth Frontier (10:40) - Nike Ahead of Earnings: Is It A Good Time To Invest? [email protected]

2 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy on the Dip

March 08, 2021 19:28 - 20 minutes - 46 MB

Ben Rains looks at the market's movement and fundamentals over the last several weeks. The episode then explores two highly-ranked stocks that fit under the broader technology umbrella, Micron (MU) and Align Technology (ALGN), to see if investors might want to consider buying them on the dip amid the recent selling. (0:45) - Market Update: Tech Stock Selling & More (4:00) - Micron's Comeback   (9:45) - Disruptive Medical Company to Consider: Align Technology (18:30) - Episode Roundup: P...

Best Long-Term Streaming TV Stock to Buy: Roku vs. Netflix

March 01, 2021 20:14 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MB

The two big pure-play stocks in the streaming TV industry are Roku (ROKU) and Netflix (NFLX). On today’s episode of Full Court Finance at Zacks, we dive into the streaming TV world as we approach a full year of empty movie theaters and a lack of most out-of-home entertainment to see which of the two stocks, ROKU vs. NFLX, might be the better long-term buy. (0:45) - Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (5:40) - Roku’s Continued Strength: Is It A Good Long Term Investment (16:05) - N...

Q4 Earnings Previews: Time to Buy Nvidia and Etsy Stock?

February 22, 2021 20:07 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at two tech stocks from very different areas of the economy, Nvidia (NVDA) and Etsy (ETSY), ahead of the release of their upcoming quarterly earnings results to see if either stock might be worth buying. (0:30) - Market Update: Stocks Take A Break From Recent Rally (2:35) - Is Nvidia A Good Investment Ahead of Earnings? (7:45) - Etsy's Rapid Growth: What To Expect From Earnings (14:45) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Soaring, Growth Tech Stocks to Buy Before Earnings

February 16, 2021 20:47 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MB

Ben Rains quickly explores the bullish case for the remainder of 2021. The core of the episode is then centered around three growth-focused tech stocks that might be worth buying as they prepare to release their quarterly earnings results. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:20) - Shopify’s Rapid Growth In 2020: What To Expect From Upcoming Earnings (8:50) - Roku's Dominance In The Industry: Is It Time To Invest? (15:45) - Fiverr's Strength In The Work From Anyw...

3 Strong Retail Stocks to Consider Buying Before Earnings

February 08, 2021 20:03 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at the broader earnings picture ahead of another busy week on Wall Street. The episode then dives into three retail stocks that report their quarterly financial results later this week and might be worth buying as longer-term bets. (0:30) - Stock Market Update (3:50) - Is Sonos A Good Investment Ahead of Earnings? (8:25) - Yeti’s Continued Growth and Success (12:40) - Tempur Sealy’s Positive Performance During Strong Housing Market (17:55) - Episode Roundup: Podc...

3 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy as Nasdaq Jumps to Start February

February 01, 2021 20:36 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

Ben Rains explores some of the latest market news as the Nasdaq jumps to start February, after ending January on a wild ride. The episode then digs deeper into three highly-ranked large cap technology stocks to consider buying as some of the biggest names in the industry post blowout quarterly results. (0:35) - Stock Market Update: Volatility Continues To Hit The Market (4:25) - Micron’s Stronghold In The Semiconductor Industry (7:30) - Apple Showcases Blow Out Earnings: Is It Time To Bu...

Buy Apple and Microsoft Stock Before Earnings?

January 25, 2021 18:35 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MB

Ben Rains looks at the broader market as the technology-filled Nasdaq reached new records on Monday ahead of a huge week for corporate earnings. The episode then explores Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) to help decide if either tech giant's stock is worth buying right now. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (4:45) - Microsoft Looks To Break Out From Current Underperformance (12:00) - Apple Continues To Dominate (19:30) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Top Retail Stocks to Buy in 2021

January 05, 2021 20:26 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ben Rains explores three highly ranked stocks from the broader retail world that investors might want to consider buying this year. And none of the three stocks are banking on a vaccine to help return the economy to normal anytime soon. (0:20) - Stock Market Breakdown (2:35) - Will Winnebago's Strong Performance Continue In 2021? (8:10) - Yeti Continues Expansive Growth (11:30) - Target Shines Through The Amazon Era (15:45) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

5 Top Tech Stocks to Buy for 2021 with Long-Term Potential

December 29, 2020 20:07 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MB

Ben Rains dives into five stocks within the broader technology sector, from semiconductors to cybersecurity, that investors might want to consider buying for 2021. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: Everything You Need To Know (3:20) - Will Zendesk’s Strong Performance Continue Into 2021? (6:30) - CrowdStrike Stock has Soared: Is Now a Good Time To Invest? (9:25) - Shopify’s Growth Explosion: Is It To Late To Buy? (14:10) - The Trade Desk's Expectations For Future Growth (17:30) - Nvidia C...

Buy Apple and Microsoft Stock Heading Into 2021?

December 21, 2020 20:39 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MB

Ben Rains explores the market’s bullish outlook for 2021. The episode then dives into Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) to see if investors should consider buying either of the tech titans as we get closer to 2021. (0:30) - Stock Market Update:  Everything You Need To Know (5:00) - Apple Continues To Impress Investors (12:25) - What To Expect From Apple Heading Into 2021 (18:10) - Microsoft's Diversification Helps Continue To Push Strong Growth (22:50) - Episode Roundup: Podcast@Zacks....

3 Highly-Ranked Diverse Stocks to Buy Before 2021

December 14, 2020 19:25 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MB

Ben Rains quickly dive into what’s going on with the market, as the rollout of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine begins in the U.S. The episode then explores three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that span various industries that investors might want to consider buying as we near the start of 2021. (0:40) - Stock Market Update: What You Need To Know (4:05) - Micron Continues To Hit New All Time Highs (10:20) - The Trade Desk’s Digital Advertising Strength (14:35) -  Deere & Company Outlook Im...

Buy Adobe and Lululemon Stock Before Earnings?

December 07, 2020 20:03 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MB

Ben Rains looks at the market and the broader earnings picture. The episode then turns its attention to Adobe (ADBE) and Lululemon (LULU) to see if either stock might be worth buying ahead of the release of its upcoming quarterly financial results. (0:30) - Stock Market Update: What's Going On? (3:50) - What To Expect From Lululemon Heading Into Earnings (14:40) - Is It A Good Time To Invest In Adobe? (23:00) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

3 Growth Stocks to Buy for Your December Portfolio & Beyond

November 30, 2020 21:12 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

Ben Rains briefly recap the market’s strong November rally. The episode then explores three highly-ranked, growth-focused stocks that investors might want to consider buying as we head into December. (0:30) - The Stock Market’s Strong November (4:05) - Should Investors Consider Buying The Trade Desk? (11:10) - Yeti’s Strengths and Performance  (18:45) - The Boston Beer Company’s Push Into Hard Seltzer Market  (23:15) - Episode Roundup: [email protected]

Buy Zoom Video (ZM) Stock on the Dip Before Q3 Earnings?

November 24, 2020 19:13 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MB

Ben Rains explores all things Zoom Video (ZM) ahead of the release of its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on Monday, November 30. The goal is to help investors decide if they should consider buying the video conferencing stock on the dip despite positive news on the vaccine front. (0:35) - Market Update: Why Is The Market Pushing To New Highs? (3:00) - Breaking Down Zoom’s Strong Performance (10:35) - What To Expect Heading Into The Q3 Earnings Report (16:40) - Episode Round...

Q3 Earnings Previews: Buy Nvidia and Target Stock?

November 16, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

On today’s episode of Full Court Finance at Zacks, we discuss the improving S&P 500 earnings picture. The episode then explores Target (TGT) and Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of their upcoming quarterly releases to see if either stock is worth buying.

3 Highly-Ranked Large Cap Stocks to Buy Now

November 09, 2020 19:56 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MB

Ben Rains looks at why the market jumped to new record highs. We then explore three large-cap Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks that investors might want to buy right now that don’t have to count on Pfizer’s (PFE) vaccine progress. (0:25) - Stock Market Continues To Climb Higher (2:45) - FedEx's Strong Performance Through Pandemic: Is It A Good Time To Invest? (9:00) - Nike’s Hype on Wall Street: What Exactly Is Going On? (14:40) - Boston Beer Company: Hard Seltzer Market Explosion (19...

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for the At-Home Economy and Beyond

November 02, 2020 20:08 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MB

Ben Rains dives into the third quarter earnings picture and beyond to help better understand the market despite the political and coronavirus uncertainties. The episode then explores three consumer-facing stocks from the broader technology space that investors might want to buy for longer-term growth heading into their upcoming earnings releases.  (0:45) - Market Update Heading Into The Presidential Election (7:10) - What To Expect From Square’s Q3 Earnings Report (12:55) - Alibaba Stock...

Evaluating Microsoft and Apple Stock Ahead of Earnings

October 26, 2020 19:40 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MB

Ben Rains looks at the broader earnings picture as Wall Street prepares for a busy week of earnings results from some of the biggest names in technology. The episode then dives into Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) ahead of their quarterly financial releases to help figure out of either tech giant’s stock is worth buying. (0:45) - Market Update: Earnings Season Rundown (4:15) - Microsoft's Primed For The Work For Home Environment (10:00) - What To Expect From Apple’s Upcoming Earnings R...

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for Cloud Software & Fintech Expansion

October 19, 2020 18:48 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MB

Ben Rains takes a look at three highly-ranked technology sector stocks that investors might want to consider buying for exposure to growth areas such as cloud software and fintech. (0:30) - 3 Stocks To Consider For Long Term Investment (1:45) - Is It Time To Dive Into Square? (11:50) - The Strength of Software-As-A-Service: Intuit (14:30) - Salesforce Remains a Cloud Software Giant [email protected]

Buy Amazon and Netflix Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings?

October 13, 2020 18:37 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

Ben Rains dives into the broader market as the third quarter earnings season starts to heat up. The episode then explores both Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN) stock ahead of their upcoming financial releases to help investors decide if either tech stock is worth buying at the moment. (0:45) - Stock Market Update: What Do You Need To Know? (4:10) - Q3 Earnings Season Kicks Off (7:15) - Is Netflix A Good Long Term Investment? (17:45) - The E-commerce Powerhouse: Will Amazon Ever Slow Dow...