Jayson Derrick

Jayson Derrick

Jayson Derrick has been writing for InvestorPlace since 2016. Jayson also is a contributor to Benzinga and has contributed to Seeking Alpha and Motley Fool.

Jayson’s career in finance began at a large international day trading firm where he was in charge of overseeing risk management for hundreds of traders. After that, Jayson worked closely with trading desks across the world in optimizing trading strategies, minimizing risk. Jayson then went on to managing a news desk ensuring traders receive relevant and up-to-the second news and information before realizing his true calling was writing about news rather than sitting on the other side of the screen.

Jayson is an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and BBQ fanatic. Jayson lives in Montreal, Canada, with his wife Rebecca. They are expecting their first child, a girl, in early March.

Recent Articles

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: WMT Stock Is Cheap for a Reason

While Walmart (WMT) is up against a bleeding broader stock market in 2016, Walmart stock isn't a healthy investment right now.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): The Good, The Bad, The Ugly … And The Missing

Chipotle stock bounced higher following its earnings report. However, there's still plenty not to like about CMG, and it has nothing to do with E. coli.

4 Restaurant Stocks That Will Fail Wall Street Once Again – CMG DNKN NDLS PZZA

Don't be fooled by the low valuations of these four restaurant stocks. They've gone on discount for a reason, and upcoming earnings likely won't change much.

Apple Inc.: AAPL’s Honeymoon With China Is Just Getting Started

Some investors might have been disappointed in AAPL's most recent earnings, but Apple's Tim Cook explained how his Greater China vision extends to 2020.

Will McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Stock Crap Out Following Q4 Earnings?

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results before market open on Monday. However, taking a closer look at MCD earnings from last…