Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 5April 30, 2025 6:15 AM ET3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakChris MarkochHere are three retail stocks with heavy exposure to China and other Asian countries that are facing higher tariffs from the United StatesNYSE:AEONYSE:LEVINYSE:VFCRead 3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakApril 30, 2025 5:00 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite having some strong fundamentals, CrowdStrike stock continues to be volatile and may be due for a pullback despite strong revenue growthNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?April 28, 2025 10:23 AM ETBest Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarChris MarkochDiscover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.NASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOCRead Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarApril 28, 2025 5:20 AM ETGold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesChris MarkochSustained higher gold prices support mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan, which are expected to be the next part of gold's big moveNYSE:AEMNYSE:FCXRead Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesApril 26, 2025 5:49 AM ETChurchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?Chris MarkochChurchill Downs stock sold off more than 16% after announcing it was pausing a renovation project due to tariff uncertainty, but the stock could be worth a betNASDAQ:CHDNRead Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?April 26, 2025 5:28 AM ETIs the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?Chris MarkochIf Lam Research continues to build on its quarterly results, the current ceiling for LRCX stock may be a floor that lifts the stock, and possibly the sectorNASDAQ:LRCXRead Is the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:15 AM ETIs Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite beating on the top and bottom lines, tariff uncertainty makes the outlook for ISRG stock fluid; investors may want to wait for clarity before jumping inNASDAQ:ISRGRead Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:00 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected ReportChris MarkochViking Therapeutics stock is trying to push higher as investors attempt to sort out a report that delivered no real news that investors hadn’t already heard.NASDAQ:VKTXRead Viking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected ReportApril 25, 2025 5:30 AM ET3 Stocks Presenting Generational Buying OpportunitiesChris MarkochInvestors can hold onto Chevron, UPS, and The Campbell’s Company to collect solid dividends today and strong growth in a recovering economyNYSE:CVXNYSE:UPSNASDAQ:CPBRead 3 Stocks Presenting Generational Buying OpportunitiesApril 25, 2025 5:00 AM ETLowe’s Pro Segment Boost: $1.3B Deal May Fuel ReboundChris MarkochLowe’s is acquiring Artisan Design Group to expand its Pro business and capitalize on the expected demand for 18 million homes by 2033NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDRead Lowe’s Pro Segment Boost: $1.3B Deal May Fuel ReboundApril 24, 2025 5:00 AM ETWhy It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into EarningsChris MarkochCRWD stock is consolidating around its 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages, and continued expansions to its Falcon platform should lead to strong earningsNASDAQ:CRWDRead Why It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into EarningsApril 23, 2025 6:30 AM ETGenuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainChris MarkochGenuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appealNYSE:GPCRead Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainApril 23, 2025 5:23 AM ETCould Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?Chris MarkochPalantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMTRead Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?April 22, 2025 9:43 AM ETInvestors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochMSFT stock is down over 8.6% in the last five days over concern over OpenAI’s plans to acquire the AI company Windsurf; analysts are lowering their targets NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? April 21, 2025 5:15 AM ETAlcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockChris MarkochUncertainty around tariff policy leaves a range of options for AA stock that make it more appealing as a trade than an investmentNYSE:AARead Alcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockApril 16, 2025 8:33 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsChris MarkochVKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in WashingtonNASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsApril 16, 2025 7:35 AM ETGold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitChris MarkochGold mining stocks typically lag the price of physical gold, which means 2025 may be a big year for these three gold minersNYSE:NEMNYSE:GOLDNYSE:FCXRead Gold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitApril 16, 2025 5:58 AM ETJohnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochJohnson & Johnson had more good than bad; investors should look at the entire report in context before deciding if JNJ stock is a good fit for their portfoliosNYSE:JNJRead Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? April 15, 2025 10:30 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsChris MarkochCRWD stock is up 7% in the last month and could retake its all-time high as the company's Falcon platform continues to see high adoption and retentionNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsApril 15, 2025 6:37 AM ETNATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?Chris MarkochPalantir stock rises 4% after a NATO AI deal and new U.S. Army contract ease funding fears. Here’s why analysts are turning bullish on PLTR.NASDAQ:PLTRRead NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?April 15, 2025 5:14 AM ET Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsChris MarkochMicrosoft is a blue-chip stock that plays the role of a growth stock and value stock for investors who have a long-term outlookNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsApril 14, 2025 5:04 AM ET3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationChris MarkochInvestors have been reminded that low growth is better than no growth; here are three dividend stocks that can provide shelter in the current stormNYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:MCKRead 3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationApril 14, 2025 5:00 AM ETRoblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsChris MarkochRBLX stock spiked after the company announced a partnership with Alphabet to launch programmatic advertising, but both fundamental and technical risks remainNYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:TTDRead Roblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsApril 13, 2025 5:34 AM ETCoca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally Chris MarkochKO stock may leave short-term investors wanting more, but if you have a long time horizon, the current market environment may offer an enticing entry pointNYSE:KONYSE:BRK.BNYSE:MCDRead Coca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally Page 5 of 41 « Most Recent‹ More Recent2345678 Earlier › Earliest » 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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