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 Jul 30, 2018

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 Jul 26, 2018

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 Jul 26, 2018

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 Jul 25, 2018

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 Jul 9, 2018

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.