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Jon Quast

I've been a contributor with the Motley Fool since 2019 and it's been a supreme joy to try to help make the world a little smarter, happier, and richer every day. What's great about exploring business and the economy is the insight it gives you into how things are in the world. Prior to this, I spent more than a decade traveling the world exploring different cultures and languages, While I no longer get to exercise my analytical muscles with linguistics, it's rewarding to analyze businesses and share my opinions through this platform.

Recent Articles

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Why Amazon stock dropped 11% last month

| Jon Quast

Let's take a look.

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Why CrowdStrike stock just crashed again

| Jon Quast

There likely isn't a quick way to restore confidence.

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A relatively low-risk way to profit from a $32 billion problem?

| Jon Quast

If it can execute on its business plan, a little stake in this company is all investors will need for…

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Is Google really trying to buy Pinterest?

| Jon Quast

If it is, it's likely motivated by Pinterest's unique ability to predict consumer behavior.

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Should you really buy stocks now or wait a while longer?

| Jon Quast

These insights from investors and CEOs can help you navigate our challenging times.

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eBay could be a market-beating moneymaker, but it needs to stay focused

| Jon Quast

It's not about what it costs. It's about what could happen to management's focus.

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Why this small cryptocurrency kept making waves today

| Jon Quast

So far, this cryptocurrency ecosystem has evaded the fate of one of its top rivals.

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Days after TerraUSD's shocking fall, Rival Tether is suddenly teetering

| Jon Quast

The Tether team has a powerful option to avoid a total collapse like TerraUSD.

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Why a crypto called Maker is surging higher as others fall apart

| Jon Quast

Its top rival may not be around much longer.

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Here's what scared me about buying my first NFT

| Jon Quast

I wasn't expecting to feel this surge of emotions.

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$3.6 billion crypto heist thwarted, sending this obscure cryptocurrency skyrocketing

| Jon Quast

This small cryptocurrency could have millions of tokens burned within the next year and a half.

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Why the Bitcoin price was bouncing back today

| Jon Quast

A famous CEO believes the crytocurrency can replace the US dollar.

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Why was a crypto called "NEAR Protocol" skyrocketing today?

| Jon Quast

There are potentially five million first-time buyers.

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Why Cryptocurrency Mining Stocks Were Up Big Today

| Jon Quast

Stocks and cryptocurrencies are bouncing back after recent pullbacks.

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Here's why Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on Wednesday

| Jon Quast

With the value of the dollar rapidly dropping, investors are seeking out the world's top cryptocurrency as a hedge.

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Here's why Square stock pulled back 10% in September

| Jon Quast

The company is building out its products in the U.S. and internationally, but that wasn't enough to buck market volatility.

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Bitcoin stocks soar following Elon Musk's Tesla announcement

| Jon Quast

You'll be able to buy a Tesla with it once Bitcoin goes green. But this billionaire would rather keep 5%…

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Bitcoin stocks tumble after authorities recover ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline

| Jon Quast

It's possible that confusion is causing investors to lose confidence in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

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Here's why GameStop stock just exploded higher

| Jon Quast

Everyone is gearing up for short squeeze 2.0.

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I own these 3 potential short-squeeze stocks. Here's what I'm doing

| Jon Quast

Lemonade, Beyond Meat, and iRobot stocks could be poised for big drops after short squeezes end, which is why I've…

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Trading for GameStop, AMC, and Express stocks halted for volatility as popular brokerages like Robinhood take action

| Jon Quast

Wall Street is concerned these stocks are getting too hot to handle.

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Why Zoom Video Communications stock was up 28% in August

| Jon Quast

Investors piled into the Zoom stock, anticipating a cool post-earnings pop. They weren't disappointed.

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Here's why Tesla stock surged to all-time highs on Tuesday

| Jon Quast

Elon Musk is encouraging his employees to work hard on the last day of the quarter, so the company can…

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