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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch
About The Editor

Chris Markoch

Editor & Contributing Author

Value Investing, Retirement, Dividend Stocks, Individual Investing

Experience

Chris 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

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Past Experience

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Latest Articles by Chris Markoch

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Chevron Stock Outlook: Dividend Growth Meets Inflation

NYSE:CVX
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Best Buy Marketplace: Potential Growth Catalyst or Risky Gimmick?

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CrowdStrike at a Crossroads: AI Halo vs. Risks

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Buffett’s Wisdom Could Spell Trouble for Palantir Shorts

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3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch Ahead of 2026 Midterms

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3 Industrial Giants Positioned for Defense-Led Growth

NASDAQ:BKRNYSE:GENYSE:CAT
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Patch Tuesday Highlights Microsoft’s Growing Security Edge

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANW
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3 Dividend Growth Leaders to Buy Now

NYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:JNJ
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August 24, 2025 9:07 AM ET

Costco and Ross: 2 Ways to Play the Consumer Divide

NASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:ROSTNYSE:WMT
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Can Identity Security Fuel CrowdStrike’s Next Growth Phase?

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3 Robotics Stocks at the Heart of the Robotics Revolution

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3 Energy Stocks That Could Rally If the Oil Bears Are Wrong

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:SLB
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Jackson Hole 2025: Fed’s Signal Could Shift Stocks Fast

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Is Viking’s Growth Still Worth the Premium?

NYSE:VIK
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Can AI Defense Contracts Push Palantir Shares Higher?

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:BBAI
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Home Depot Holds Gains After Narrow Q2 Misses

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Microsoft Stock: Bullish Bets Pile Up Before September

NASDAQ:MSFT
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Silver Prices Up, But Endeavour’s Profit Still Elusive

NYSE:EXK
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3 Long-Term Dividend Buys You Can Get for Under $50

NYSE:PFENYSE:VZNYSE:KMI
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Deere’s Sell-Off Could Be a Long-Term Buying Chance

NYSE:DENYSEARCA:XLI
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Palantir’s Soaring Valuation—Justified or Overhyped?

NASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:INTC
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August 14, 2025 7:19 AM ET

Brinker Serves Up Earnings Beat, Sidesteps Cost Pressures

NYSE:EAT
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CAVA’s Honeymoon Ends With a 16% Stock Drop

NYSE:CAVA
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Rigetti Stock: A Long-Term Quantum Play Facing Short-Term Tests

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Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris Markoch

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Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?

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Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?

NASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETS
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3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings

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Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?

NASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIO
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LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings

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Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS

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The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered

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3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX

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Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery

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The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend

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3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds

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Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain

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Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical Community

NASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWL
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International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance

NYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNW
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Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters

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May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap

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2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets

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May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET

3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days

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May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ET

Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters

NYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGT
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May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth

NYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPR
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CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value

NYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMT
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May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL
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3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off

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Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed

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