Thomas Scarlett

Thomas Scarlett

InvestorPlace Contributor

Tom Scarlett has been covering business and economic news for more than 20 years. He has written for Personal Finance and Bloomberg BNA, and has served as managing editor at Eagle Publishing. He is also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. He lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Recent Articles

Tesla’s Stock Remains an Extremely Risky Investment

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

The never-ending soap opera surrounding Tesla will add another chapter on Aug. 1, when the car maker is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings report. After all the setbacks the company has endured this year, this could be a make-or-break moment for TSLA stock.

Pepsi Stock Should Continue to Satisfy Investors

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Despite consumers adopting healthier habits, Pepsi continues to find new markets to conquer which bodes well for Pepsi stock.

It’s Not Flashy, But Hormel Stock Is a Great Long-Term Investment

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hormel is the kind of unspectacular but steady company that can provide returns for the long haul, despite any ups and downs in the broader market.

Big Gains Help Boost Alibaba’s Global Dominance

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Even after a partial selloff, Alibaba Group remains one of the biggest winners of the second quarter. The Chinese mega-firm reported that quarterly sales had jumped by 76 percent year over year and are now approaching the $10 billion mark.

Why Investors Should Take Another Look at Madison Square Garden

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Madison Square Garden has ambitious plans to separate its sports and entertainment operations. Here's what investors should expect from MSG stock in the days ahead.

4 Best Big Data Stocks to Buy Today

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Companies of all kinds are eager to use big data to expand their business opportunities, which creates enormous demand for systems that can distill the crucial elements from this ocean of information. Which of the big data stocks are the best investment right now?

Despite Recent Turbulence, Boeing Stock Still a Good Buy

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

President Trump’s threats of trade wars and tariffs have scrambled several industries -- and one of them is aviation. China has announced that it will be diverting some of its business away from longtime partner Boeing and purchasing jets from its European rival Airbus.

Exxon Mobil Is a Well-Oiled Machine

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Exxon Mobil has been one of the dominant players in the oil business for many decades. The company has had an up-and-down year, just like the price of oil itself. But after a steep slide in February, the stock price has been on an upswing in recent months.

Facebook Has Been Lambasted by Critics, But Its Fundamentals Are Still Strong

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

According to the news, Facebook is having a tough year. But for all its public travails, Facebook stock is trading higher today than it was in January. The tech giant’s fundamentals seem to be holding up well, for now.

Will Apple Stock Be Tarnished by a Trade War?

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple is arguably the most successful company of the century, but Apple stock has suffered in recent days due to worries about a possible trade war between the United States and China, one of Apple’s most important markets.

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