Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorValue Investing, Retirement, Dividend Stocks, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018. Professional Background: Christopher Markoch is a freelance writer and market analyst with over 30 years of experience in marketing communications, including work with financial services firms and banks. His unique blend of communication expertise and market knowledge allows him to break down complex financial topics for individual investors. Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Finance Experience: Chris has been an editor and contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018 and has also written for InvestorPlace. He began writing about finance and investing in 2017, bringing a strong focus on helping readers make confident, informed decisions. Writing Focus: He specializes in value investing, dividend-paying stocks, and retirement-focused strategies. His work is geared toward individual investors looking to build stable, income-generating portfolios. Investment Approach: Chris emphasizes value and income investing while maintaining a focus on context and clarity. He believes that fundamentals and technicals are important, but they only become truly useful when paired with an understanding of a company’s story. That perspective shapes both his investing decisions and the guidance he offers to readers. Inspiration: “The story behind a company or stock is important to me,” Chris says. “The fundamentals or technical action are interesting, but without the why, they lack context for retail investors. That’s what I aim to deliver.” Fun Fact: Christopher admires thought leaders like Keith Fitz-Gerald and Shah Gilani for their sharp market insight. Areas of Expertise: Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks, individual investing EducationBachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, OhioPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris Markoch4 hours agoChevron Stock Outlook: Dividend Growth Meets InflationChris MarkochNYSE:CVXRead Chevron Stock Outlook: Dividend Growth Meets Inflation5 hours agoBest Buy Marketplace: Potential Growth Catalyst or Risky Gimmick?Chris MarkochNYSE:BBYRead Best Buy Marketplace: Potential Growth Catalyst or Risky Gimmick?August 28, 2025 10:40 AM ETCrowdStrike at a Crossroads: AI Halo vs. RisksChris MarkochNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike at a Crossroads: AI Halo vs. RisksAugust 26, 2025 3:26 PM ETBuffett’s Wisdom Could Spell Trouble for Palantir ShortsChris MarkochNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDARead Buffett’s Wisdom Could Spell Trouble for Palantir ShortsAugust 26, 2025 8:47 AM ET3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch Ahead of 2026 MidtermsChris MarkochNASDAQ:OKTANASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:FTNTRead 3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch Ahead of 2026 MidtermsAugust 26, 2025 5:02 AM ET3 Industrial Giants Positioned for Defense-Led GrowthChris MarkochNASDAQ:BKRNYSE:GENYSE:CATRead 3 Industrial Giants Positioned for Defense-Led GrowthAugust 25, 2025 5:51 AM ETPatch Tuesday Highlights Microsoft’s Growing Security EdgeChris MarkochNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWRead Patch Tuesday Highlights Microsoft’s Growing Security EdgeAugust 25, 2025 5:41 AM ET3 Dividend Growth Leaders to Buy Now Chris MarkochNYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:JNJRead 3 Dividend Growth Leaders to Buy Now August 24, 2025 9:07 AM ETCostco and Ross: 2 Ways to Play the Consumer DivideChris MarkochNASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:ROSTNYSE:WMTRead Costco and Ross: 2 Ways to Play the Consumer DivideAugust 22, 2025 6:41 AM ETCan Identity Security Fuel CrowdStrike’s Next Growth Phase?Chris MarkochNASDAQ:CRWDRead Can Identity Security Fuel CrowdStrike’s Next Growth Phase?August 21, 2025 2:00 PM ET3 Robotics Stocks at the Heart of the Robotics RevolutionChris MarkochNASDAQ:ISRGNASDAQ:SYMNYSE:PATHRead 3 Robotics Stocks at the Heart of the Robotics RevolutionAugust 21, 2025 6:06 AM ET3 Energy Stocks That Could Rally If the Oil Bears Are Wrong Chris MarkochNYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:SLBRead 3 Energy Stocks That Could Rally If the Oil Bears Are Wrong August 20, 2025 4:37 PM ETJackson Hole 2025: Fed’s Signal Could Shift Stocks FastChris MarkochRead Jackson Hole 2025: Fed’s Signal Could Shift Stocks FastAugust 20, 2025 2:46 PM ETIs Viking’s Growth Still Worth the Premium?Chris MarkochNYSE:VIKRead Is Viking’s Growth Still Worth the Premium?August 19, 2025 3:31 PM ETCan AI Defense Contracts Push Palantir Shares Higher?Chris MarkochNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:BBAIRead Can AI Defense Contracts Push Palantir Shares Higher?August 19, 2025 2:04 PM ETHome Depot Holds Gains After Narrow Q2 MissesChris MarkochNYSE:HDNYSE:LOWRead Home Depot Holds Gains After Narrow Q2 MissesAugust 18, 2025 12:48 PM ETMicrosoft Stock: Bullish Bets Pile Up Before SeptemberChris MarkochNASDAQ:MSFTRead Microsoft Stock: Bullish Bets Pile Up Before SeptemberAugust 17, 2025 10:13 AM ETSilver Prices Up, But Endeavour’s Profit Still ElusiveChris MarkochNYSE:EXKRead Silver Prices Up, But Endeavour’s Profit Still ElusiveAugust 15, 2025 6:34 AM ET3 Long-Term Dividend Buys You Can Get for Under $50Chris MarkochNYSE:PFENYSE:VZNYSE:KMIRead 3 Long-Term Dividend Buys You Can Get for Under $50August 14, 2025 3:32 PM ETDeere’s Sell-Off Could Be a Long-Term Buying ChanceChris MarkochNYSE:DENYSEARCA:XLIRead Deere’s Sell-Off Could Be a Long-Term Buying ChanceAugust 14, 2025 8:08 AM ETPalantir’s Soaring Valuation—Justified or Overhyped?Chris MarkochNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:INTCRead Palantir’s Soaring Valuation—Justified or Overhyped?August 14, 2025 7:19 AM ETBrinker Serves Up Earnings Beat, Sidesteps Cost PressuresChris MarkochNYSE:EATRead Brinker Serves Up Earnings Beat, Sidesteps Cost PressuresAugust 13, 2025 1:36 PM ETCAVA’s Honeymoon Ends With a 16% Stock DropChris MarkochNYSE:CAVARead CAVA’s Honeymoon Ends With a 16% Stock DropAugust 13, 2025 11:17 AM ETRigetti Stock: A Long-Term Quantum Play Facing Short-Term TestsChris MarkochNASDAQ:RGTIRead Rigetti Stock: A Long-Term Quantum Play Facing Short-Term TestsLatest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochMay 28, 2024 6:46 AM ETIs Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?Jea YuNYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNHRead Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ETIs Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?Jea YuNASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETSRead Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsRyan HassonNYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOWRead 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsMay 28, 2024 4:10 AM ETLi Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. 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