Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 39October 15, 2019 11:00 PM ETWhat do Slowing Retail Sales Mean for the Economy? Chris MarkochThe U.S. Department of Commerce reported that retail sales for the month of September had dropped 0.3%.Read What do Slowing Retail Sales Mean for the Economy? October 14, 2019 11:00 PM ETIs Retirement a Reality for Most Americans?Chris Markocha comfortable retirement is still one of the final chapters of the American dream. So what are Americans doing to make their retirement dreams a reality? NYSE:GERead Is Retirement a Reality for Most Americans?October 13, 2019 11:00 PM ETShould the U.S.-China Trade Truce Affect Your Investing Strategy?Chris MarkochLet’s be clear. the “deal” between the U.S. and China trade war was really just a cease-fire.NYSE:DENYSE:CATNYSE:ADMRead Should the U.S.-China Trade Truce Affect Your Investing Strategy?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 ETIs Your Retirement Account Underfunded? You’re Not AloneChris MarkochIn the middle of one of the longest bull markets in our nation’s history, a growing number of Americans claim they are not saving enough for retirementRead Is Your Retirement Account Underfunded? You’re Not AloneOctober 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 7, 2019 11:00 PM ETInvesting and Stock Market Head FakesChris MarkochAn important thing to remember about the markets is that what you see at any given moment is the market’s interpretation of where a security is going to go. Read Investing and Stock Market Head FakesOctober 6, 2019 11:00 PM ET2020 is an Election Year, What Does That Mean for Your Portfolio?Chris MarkochGeneral election years have no correlation with poor market performance. In fact, a case could be made that general election years have correlated with positive market performance.Read 2020 is an Election Year, What Does That Mean for Your Portfolio?October 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 PortfolioOctober 2, 2019 11:00 PM ETVolatility Tells You What Kind of Investor You Really AreChris MarkochNo matter what you say your risk tolerance is, it’s sobering to look at a statement and see the value of your portfolio go down 8%, 10% or more in one quarter. Read Volatility Tells You What Kind of Investor You Really AreOctober 1, 2019 11:00 PM ETBeyond Meat May be Facing Mission ImpossibleChris MarkochBeyond Meat just scored a big opportunity with a test program for McDonald’s. The partnership with McDonald’s builds on previous partnerships the company has made.NASDAQ:BYNDRead Beyond Meat May be Facing Mission ImpossibleSeptember 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 29, 2019 11:00 PM ETIncome Investors There’s a Bond Fund That’s Right for YouChris MarkochWhen interest rates fall, bond yields rise. That’s the appeal of bonds. And despite a yield curve that is inverting for U.S. Treasury bonds, long-term bonds (seven years or more) historically pay a higher yield than short-term bonds.Read Income Investors There’s a Bond Fund That’s Right for YouSeptember 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 15, 2019 11:00 PM ETSticking to Your Plan is the Best Investment StrategyChris MarkochOne symptom of paying too much attention to Wall Street instead of Main Street is the temptation to start investing in things you don’t understandNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:NFLXRead Sticking to Your Plan is the Best Investment StrategySeptember 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 28, 2019 11:00 PM ETWith Gold Prices Surging, Here are 4 Gold Stocks to BuyChris Markoch Since January, gold prices have surged 19.4%. But what has gold investors excited was when the precious metal cracked $1,400 an ounceNYSE:GOLDNYSE:FNVNYSEAMERICAN:NAKRead With Gold Prices Surging, Here are 4 Gold Stocks to Buy Page 39 of 40 « Most Recent‹ More Recent34353637383940 Earlier › 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. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. 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