Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocksEducationBachelor of Arts, The University of AkronPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochNovember 22, 2024 7:00 AM ETTesla Investors Continue to Profit From the Trump TradeChris MarkochTesla stock is up 6.6% after news of a federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles causing one analyst to raise their price target for TSLA stockNASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla Investors Continue to Profit From the Trump TradeNovember 22, 2024 5:15 AM ETTop 3 Financial Stocks Set to Gain From Looser RegulationsChris MarkochFinancial stocks are among the biggest winners in 2024 and the election of Donald Trump will likely bring less regulation that could spur growth in 2025NYSE:JPMNYSE:WFCNYSE:GSRead Top 3 Financial Stocks Set to Gain From Looser RegulationsNovember 20, 2024 6:30 AM ETBerkshire Buys POOL Stock: Is It Time to Take the Plunge?Chris MarkochPool Corporation is a new addition to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway portfolio but it remains to be seen if it can clear a low bar for future growthNASDAQ:POOLNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:DPZRead Berkshire Buys POOL Stock: Is It Time to Take the Plunge?November 18, 2024 6:25 AM ETPalantir Stock Surges After Announcing Move to the NASDAQChris MarkochPLTR stock is up nearly 10% after announcing it will start trading on the NASDAQ exchange; the company is a stand-out among AI stocks but remains expensiveNYSE:PLTRNYSE:GMENASDAQ:QQQRead Palantir Stock Surges After Announcing Move to the NASDAQNovember 16, 2024 6:04 AM ETFreeport-McMoRan, Copper Demand Short-Term Pain, Long-Term GainChris MarkochFreeport-McMoRan will benefit from a long-term copper shortage expected to start in 2028, but investors will have to wait for copper prices to recoverNYSE:FCXRead Freeport-McMoRan, Copper Demand Short-Term Pain, Long-Term GainNovember 16, 2024 5:55 AM ETFlutter Entertainment Can Be a Blue-Chip Sports Betting Stock Chris MarkochFlutter Entertainment is trading at an all-time high; it's not a blue-chip stock yet, but has several characteristics that long-term investors look forNYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:PLTRRead Flutter Entertainment Can Be a Blue-Chip Sports Betting Stock November 14, 2024 5:46 AM ETTariff Troubles: 3 Stocks Planning Higher PricesChris MarkochThese three companies have announced that higher tariffs will result in higher consumer prices, but investors should wait to see what will actually happenNYSE:AZONASDAQ:COLMNYSE:SWKRead Tariff Troubles: 3 Stocks Planning Higher PricesNovember 13, 2024 8:55 AM ETRocket Lab is the Right Stock for the Right TimeChris MarkochRocket Lab stock is up more than 40% after a strong earnings report; the rally may not be sustainable but the ongoing space race makes RKLB stock a buyNASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab is the Right Stock for the Right TimeNovember 13, 2024 7:00 AM ETCelsius Holdings: Big Drop, Big Opportunity? Analysts Say YesChris MarkochCelsius stock continues to drop after a weak earnings report, the company is on firm footing but valuation and sentiment may keep you on the sidelines for now NASDAQ:CELHNASDAQ:MNSTNASDAQ:PEPRead Celsius Holdings: Big Drop, Big Opportunity? Analysts Say YesNovember 13, 2024 6:25 AM ETIs MARA a Safe Way to Get Exposure to the Bitcoin Rally? Chris MarkochShares of MARA stock are correlating with the recent rally in Bitcoin; however, a 5% post-earnings drop leaves investors wondering if this is a buyable dipNASDAQ:MARARead Is MARA a Safe Way to Get Exposure to the Bitcoin Rally? November 13, 2024 5:15 AM ETTop 3 Hotel Stocks to Watch: A Buy, Hold, and Trade OpportunityChris MarkochHotel stocks look like a good place for investors looking to ride the recent surge in stocks; Here is one name to buy, one to hold, and one name to tradeNASDAQ:MARNYSE:HLTNYSE:HRead Top 3 Hotel Stocks to Watch: A Buy, Hold, and Trade OpportunityNovember 12, 2024 5:15 AM ETYum! Brands vs. McDonald’s: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?Chris MarkochYUM! Brands and McDonald’s are two compelling restaurant stocks, but YUM stock may have more short-term upside as it adds to its digital and AI capabilitiesNYSE:YUMNYSE:MCDNYSE:SGRead Yum! Brands vs. McDonald’s: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?November 5, 2024 11:21 AM ETPalantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board? Chris MarkochPalantir stock is up over $50 after a strong earnings report, but investors should expect more volatility as analysts and institutions decide how to proceedNYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDARead Palantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board? November 5, 2024 7:39 AM ETNVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should KnowChris MarkochNVIDIA and Sherwin-Williams will join the DJIA on November 8, but investors shouldn't view this inclusion as a catalyst for owning each stockNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:SHWNASDAQ:INTCRead NVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should KnowNovember 5, 2024 5:00 AM ETMerck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 EarningsChris MarkochAfter strong earnings reports, Merck may be a better choice than Bristol-Meyers in the short term - but both may present a challenge for buy-and-hold investors.NYSE:MRKNYSE:BMYNYSE:ABBVRead Merck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 EarningsNovember 4, 2024 6:09 AM ET3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy RatingsChris MarkochAt under $20 a share, these stocks have multiple Strong Buy ratings which gives risk-tolerant investors an opportunity for significant profitsOTCMKTS:PROSYOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:GOLDRead 3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy RatingsNovember 1, 2024 6:19 AM ETApple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough Chris MarkochApple stock is down after the company delivered a good earnings report that wasn’t good enough for analysts who had expectations of greatnessNASDAQ:AAPLRead Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough October 31, 2024 5:00 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth ConsideringChris MarkochViking Therapeutics is making headway in the weight loss drug market; but even though the payoff is years away, there's still plenty of upside for investorsNASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead Viking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth ConsideringOctober 30, 2024 7:30 AM ETCan Evolv Stock Recover From Its Massive Self-Inflicted Drop?Chris MarkochEVLV stock is down approximately 40% after acknowledging accounting irregularities based on premature or incorrectly recorded revenueNASDAQ:EVLVRead Can Evolv Stock Recover From Its Massive Self-Inflicted Drop?October 26, 2024 6:00 AM ETLam Research Proves Analysts Wrong with a Strong Earnings ReportChris MarkochLam Research stock is up more than 4% after a solid earnings report, but with analyst sentiment still bearish investors may still wonder if its time to buy NASDAQ:LRCXRead Lam Research Proves Analysts Wrong with a Strong Earnings ReportOctober 23, 2024 6:30 AM ETShort Sellers Eye Palantir: Should You Buy the Dip?Chris MarkochA spike in short interest combined with significant volume suggests PLTR stock may move lower, but until earnings both bulls and bears will be disappointedNYSE:PLTRRead Short Sellers Eye Palantir: Should You Buy the Dip?October 21, 2024 5:30 AM ETOversold But Ready to Rally: 5 Stocks to Watch NowChris MarkochThese stocks are or were oversold based on the RSI index, but future catalysts suggest that these stocks may be or are already starting, a bullish reversalNASDAQ:TSLANYSE:UNHNYSE:GISRead Oversold But Ready to Rally: 5 Stocks to Watch NowOctober 17, 2024 6:15 AM ETWhy Buffett Loves Occidental Stock And What It Means for ChevronChris MarkochBerkshire Hathway continues to buy shares of Occidental Petroleum and sell shares of Chevron, but investors should be careful not to draw the wrong conclusionNYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:CVXRead Why Buffett Loves Occidental Stock And What It Means for ChevronOctober 16, 2024 6:00 AM ET3 Election Momentum Stocks You Might Have MissedChris MarkochElections have a way of providing clarity for investors; here are three picks for stocks that are carrying momentum into the electionNASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:CCJRead 3 Election Momentum Stocks You Might Have MissedLatest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochMay 28, 2024 6:46 AM ETIs Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?Jea YuCigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expensesNYSE: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 YuAfter beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout momentNASDAQ: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 HassonThree oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COPNYSE: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. Buy Opp?Jea Yu Li Auto stock may be ready to charge higher after the Chinese EV maker reported a surprise top and bottom line miss on its Q1 2024 earnings reportNASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIORead Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ETLifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings Jea YuLifeMD is a leading telehealth provider that investors should take note of; the company is entering the GLP-1 market, and its stock could soar as a resultNASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ETNorwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSJea YuNorwegian Cruise Line stock is ready to set sail after raising its full-year 2024 EPS guidance for the second time in May 2024 ahead of its Investor DayNYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCLRead Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSMay 27, 2024 4:04 AM ETThe Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMarketbeat StaffDiscover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growthNYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDYRead The Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMay 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXGabriel Osorio-MazilliThese three stocks offer investors a way to get a more exciting ride out of the stock market, especially as a currently low VIX offers little price actionNYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROSRead 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXMay 23, 2024 4:15 AM ETAnalog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryThomas HughesDividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few yearsNASDAQ:ADIRead Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryMay 22, 2024 4:30 AM ETThe Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMarketBeat StaffThis pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributionsNYSE:EPDRead The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMay 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsGabriel Osorio-MazilliFinancial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upsideNYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTDRead 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsMay 22, 2024 4:10 AM ETSportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainJea YuInvestors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industryNASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUTRead Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainMay 22, 2024 4:05 AM ETDoximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityJea YuDoximity stock is surging as analysts and investors are taking note of the cloud-based digital platform's strong revenue and earnings growthNASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWLRead Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityMay 21, 2024 4:25 AM ETInternational Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance Jea YuIGT stock is surging higher as the company plans to merge with Everi to form a one-stop shop that offers land-based gaming, sports betting, iGaming and fintechNYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNWRead International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance May 21, 2024 4:20 AM ETArista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters Jea YuArista Networks is outperforming other networking companies due to its early adoption of microsegmentation and microperimeters in data center environmentsNYSE:ANETNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:JNPRRead Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ETGrab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap Jea YuGrab Holdings is a penny stock, but its recent performance and guidance show investors that it may be too cheap to pass upNASDAQ:GRABNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASHRead Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap May 21, 2024 4:05 AM ET2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets Jea YuHere are two pet health insurance stocks that investors can watch for as pet owners seek ways to mitigate the medical costs of aging petsNASDAQ:TRUPNYSE:LMNDRead 2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days Jea YuIf you missed getting in on Chipotle Mexican Grill, these three restaurant stocks may provide an opportunity for you to take another bite at the sectorNYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUSRead 3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ETDole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters Jea YuDole is providing a tasty combination of slow and steady growth that appeals to value investors at a time when the stock market continues to look overvaluedNYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGTRead Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ETCanada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthJea YuLuxury apparel manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings shares shot 15% higher on a strong earnings report highlighted by growth in its DTC businessNYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPRRead Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthMay 20, 2024 4:20 AM ETCVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value Jea YuAs integrated healthcare retailer and insurer CVS Health prioritizes profits, it presents investors with a value not seen in yearsNYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMTRead CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ETMagnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?Ryan HassonAs we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a great moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" giants and their evolving market narrativesNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take OffGabriel Osorio-MazilliThree copper stocks could help investors get additional upside for their portfolios, especially if they are missing influence from the AI and EV 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