Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 38October 31, 2019 11:00 PM ETJobs Report Sends Markets HigherChris MarkochWall Street got a belated October surprise with the release of the monthly Jobs Report on November 1.Read Jobs Report Sends Markets HigherOctober 31, 2019 11:00 PM ETAlphabet’s Acquisition of Fitbit is a Case of Perfect TimingChris MarkochShortly after the markets opened, the news broke that Alphabet will buy Fitbit for $2.1 billion.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:FITNASDAQ:AMZNRead Alphabet’s Acquisition of Fitbit is a Case of Perfect TimingOctober 30, 2019 11:00 PM ETThere are no easy answers for WayfairChris Markochputting the clichés aside, the real problem for Wayfair (NYSE:W) is that they’re not standing out enough. And that could mean that today’s Halloween sell-off NASDAQ:AMZNOTC:OSTBPNYSE:WRead There are no easy answers for WayfairOctober 29, 2019 11:00 PM ETBoeing: Hate the Story, but Buy the StockChris MarkochBoeing stock is under pressure, In their most recent earnings report on October 23, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.45. NYSE:BARead Boeing: Hate the Story, but Buy the StockOctober 23, 2019 11:00 PM ETWhy Did Comcast Stock Jump Then Sputter After Earnings Report?Chris MarkochAfter seeing a decline in subscriber growth from the first quarter to the second quarter, Comcast reported 379,000 net additions to its high-speed internet customer base.NASDAQ:CMCSARead Why Did Comcast Stock Jump Then Sputter After Earnings Report?October 22, 2019 11:00 PM ETShould Investors be Concerned About McDonald’s Earnings Miss?Chris MarkochMcDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) reported third-quarter earnings that missed on both the top and bottom lines. It marked the first time in two years that the company’s quarterly earnings fell short of analysts’ estimates. NYSE:MCDNASDAQ:BYNDNASDAQ:WENRead Should Investors be Concerned About McDonald’s Earnings Miss?October 13, 2019 11:00 PM ETHow to Get Back in the Market for the Rest of 2019Chris MarkochIf you have a low-risk tolerance, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to get capital appreciation.Read How to Get Back in the Market for the Rest of 2019October 9, 2019 11:00 PM ETIs Now a Good Time to Invest in Retail Stocks? Chris Markochthe retail sector has fallen so far in the last few years, retail stocks are cheap with many trading at single-digit or low double-digit P/E ratios.NYSE:JCPNYSE:TGTNYSE:DISRead Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Retail Stocks? October 8, 2019 11:00 PM ETInvesting When Social Security is Not EnoughChris Markochthe average Social Security benefit is approximately $1,461 per month. Could you retire comfortably on that amount? Could you retire at all?NYSE:GERead Investing When Social Security is Not EnoughOctober 6, 2019 11:00 PM ETMortgage Rates Keep Falling, Prospective Home Buyers Aren’t BitingChris MarkochThe expected boost in home sales hasn’t materialized and they point to a confluence of events that neutralize the stimulus from lower interest rates.Read Mortgage Rates Keep Falling, Prospective Home Buyers Aren’t BitingOctober 3, 2019 11:00 PM ETRecession or Not, It’s Time to Protect Your PortfolioChris MarkochLet’s consider what a recession really means for your portfolio. To begin with, economists don’t have a consensus about when, or if, a recession will arrive.Read Recession or Not, It’s Time to Protect Your PortfolioSeptember 29, 2019 11:00 PM ETIs Chipotle Stock Too Expensive?Chris MarkochChipotle (NYSE:CMG) stock is expensive. But does that mean it’s time to sell? The company gained a loyal following that saw the stock reach a high of over $700 a shareNYSE:CMGNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNRead Is Chipotle Stock Too Expensive?September 25, 2019 11:00 PM ETIs it Time to Take Profits? Chris MarkochAs the calendar turns to October, it may be time for you to consider trading some stocks that you might feel convicted about in the long run.NYSE:DISNASDAQ:ROKUNASDAQ:NVDARead Is it Time to Take Profits? September 16, 2019 11:00 PM ETHow to Position Your Portfolio if the Fed Lowers Interest RatesChris MarkochJust like after the Fed cut rates after their last meeting in July, the possibility of additional rate cuts is already being debatedRead How to Position Your Portfolio if the Fed Lowers Interest RatesSeptember 11, 2019 11:00 PM ETBuy This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock to Spice up Your PortfolioChris MarkochMcCormick (NYSE:MKC) has been delivering steady growth year after year. The spice and seasonings brand is projecting a 3-5% growth in sales in 2019.NYSE:MKCNYSE:APRNNYSE:GRUBRead Buy This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock to Spice up Your PortfolioSeptember 11, 2019 11:00 PM ETHow to Invest During the Ongoing Trade WarChris MarkochOne of the dangers of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China is the opportunity cost that investors are paying by pulling money out of the market. Read How to Invest During the Ongoing Trade WarSeptember 9, 2019 11:00 PM ETWhat Apple Event Means for Apple Stock?Chris MarkochApple events have typically caused a sharp movement in the company’s stock – usually for the positive. This year, I’m expecting investors to largely shrug it off.NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NFLXRead What Apple Event Means for Apple Stock?September 9, 2019 11:00 PM ETInvesting for the October EffectChris MarkochWhile the October effect is not more likely to occur during an election year, there can be an October surprise for certain sectors.Read Investing for the October EffectSeptember 4, 2019 11:00 PM ET4 ETFs That Beat the S&PChris MarkochTo a growing number of investors, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) combines the best of both worlds when they are looking for the versatility of owning individual stocks and the diversification of a mutual fund.NASDAQ:PTFNYSEARCA:IPONASDAQ:FINXRead 4 ETFs That Beat the S&PAugust 19, 2019 11:00 PM ETInverted Yield Curve Investing Options, StrategiesChris MarkochInverted Yield Curve - At times like this, the question on investors’ lips is “what do I do now?” The simple answer is to be patient, Read Inverted Yield Curve Investing Options, StrategiesAugust 14, 2019 11:00 PM ET5G Stocks that will Power your PortfolioChris MarkochThe 5G network has to be built from scratch, and these companies have all their chips in 5GNASDAQ:XLNXNASDAQ:QCOMNYSE:CCIRead 5G Stocks that will Power your PortfolioAugust 14, 2019 11:00 PM ETMarket Timing - The Benefits and the DangerChris MarkochMarket timing is an investing and trading strategy that involves shifting the assets inside a portfolio to take advantage of pricing inequities within different asset classes.Read Market Timing - The Benefits and the Danger Page 38 of 38 « Most Recent‹ More Recent32333435363738 Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. 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