Todd Shriber

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Dow Jones Today: Finally, Some Relief on the Trade Front

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2019

Adding to stocks' gains today was a bullish private payroll survey from ADP, which showed the addition of 195,000 private sector jobs in August, easily topping the 148,000 new jobs economists expected. The Department of Labor reveals its August number tomorrow before the bell with economists expecting the addition of 160,000 new jobs with unemployment holding steady at 3.7% and wages growing 3%.

Dow Jones Today: Risk Ebbs — At Least For a Day

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 4, 2019

We saw a solid performance from the Dow Jones today as hope springs eternal for a resolution to the trade war.

Aurora Cannabis Needs to Keep its Finger on the Marijuana Pulse

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 4, 2019

Aurora Cannabis has a viable story, but it could cement its long-term growth by entering the U.S. marijuana market.

Dow Jones Today: Not the Way to Start September

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2019

That report was certainly one of the reasons why stocks swooned in the first trading of the month because ISM readings below 50 are viewed as poor. Unfortunately, ominous economic data points have recently been accumulating, fueling the fires of recession speculation.

Nvidia Needs to Squash its Competitors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2019

Nvidia stock is looking to regain its old form, but that effort depends more on new markets than GPU, PC and gaming demand.

Hexo Stock Requires Patience, Flair for Risk

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2019

What makes Hexo stock risky over the near-term, particularly for those perceiving value here, is that there's actually a lot to like with this name. Hexo has enviable partnerships and a compelling business model that it, for the most part, executes well on. However, the broader cannabis investment space is largely out of favor with investors at the moment and that is a significant headwind for Hexo stock.

IBM Stock: Come for the Buybacks, Stay for the Potential of Blockchain and the Cloud

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2019

IBM stock is viewed as a value name. International Business Machines stock will continue to be viewed that way for a long time .

AMD Stock is Taking a Breather, But There’s Still Upside to be Had

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2019

AMD stock has already surged and looks pricey, but some investors see massive upside in the coming years.

Dow Jones Today: It Could Have Been Worse

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 30, 2019

In fact, the results for Friday, the last trading day of August, weren't too shabby when considering there was a concerning consumer data point released earlier today. Regular readers know that I've been beating the consumer drum quite a bit recently and it is a story worth following for investors.

Dow Jones Today: China Confirmation Proves Meaningful

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 29, 2019

Fortunately, that confirmation emerged today that two sides are indeed discussing trade and that helped stocks focus on something other than the second-quarter GDP revision, was pared down to growth of 2.1%. There was some good news in that GDP report that indicates the oft-discussed recession isn't as imminent as previously thought.