Wayne Duggan

Wayne Duggan

InvestorPlace Contributor

Wayne Duggan was born and raised in a small town in rural Alabama and earned his BS degree from MIT in Brain & Cognitive Sciences in 2006. Aside from his blog “Trading Common Sense,” Duggan has written stock analysis articles for Motley Fool and Seeking Alpha, and he currently works as a financial writer for Benzinga. His articles have been linked by CNN Money, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, and other leading financial news sites. In addition, Duggan is the author of the book “Beating Wall Street With Common Sense.”

Recent Articles

Will Aurora Stock Survive 2020?

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Aurora stock has been hammered over the past year as Canadian cannabis growth has been disappointing and Aurora has failed to hit financial targets. The company just announced a major restructuring plan, but it may not be enough to stop the bleeding.

Tesla Can’t Replace Big Energy Names Like Exxon Mobil

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

XOM stock hit new lows following a disappointing earnings report. But while critics see Exxon as a value trap, I see it as simply a value.

Tesla Stock Investors Need to Keep It Real

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tesla reported another solid quarter last week. But even Tesla stock bulls must admit the shares are at least temporarily caught in a market mania.

Red-Hot Uber Stock Might Just Prove Its Bull Case in 2020

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

At the start of 2020 Uber stock is looking pretty hot. Investors should keep a close eye on the name as the year unfolds.

5 Reasons to Buy Microsoft Stock

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Microsoft doesn't enjoy the lofty valuations of many of its high-growth tech stock peers. However, even at a $1 trillion valuation, Microsoft has plenty of growth drivers that could generate long-term returns for investors.

Buy Alibaba Stock On Wuhan Coronavirus Weakness

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Traders are selling Alibaba stock over coronavirus, but it's less dangerous than SARS in 2002, when sell-offs were a buying opportunity.

Apple Stock: Don’t Underestimate the Company’s Cash Spending

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple stock has been on quite a run in the past year on high expectations for the 5G upgrade cycle. But Apple still has $98 billion in cash to spend, which may be the best reason to own the stock.

The Coming 5G Upgrade Isn’t Even the Best Reason to Buy Apple Stock

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple stock has more than doubled in the past year due to optimism about the coming 5G upgrade cycle. Despite positive headlines about Apple's growth opportunities, its cash pile may be the best thing about the stock.

The Rally of Snap Stock Still Has Legs

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Snap stock has more than tripled in value in the past year. Investors should expect a potential earnings sell-off after such a strong rally, but any significant pullbacks may be long-term buying opportunities.

Here’s How to Play the Tesla Stock Short Squeeze

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tesla stock appears to be set up well for a short trade heading into earnings. However, timing a short squeeze can be difficult, and the stock could easily trade higher by $100 or more in a matter of days.

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