Free Trial

Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 7

Palantir company logo on the screen of smartphone, finger touching it and the blurred Palantir logo on the background.
November 5, 2024 11:21 AM ET

Palantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is up over $50 after a strong earnings report, but investors should expect more volatility as analysts and institutions decide how to proceed

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Palantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board?
Dow Jones Macro Concept — Photo
November 5, 2024 7:39 AM ET

NVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should Know

Chris Markoch

NVIDIA and Sherwin-Williams will join the DJIA on November 8, but investors shouldn't view this inclusion as a catalyst for owning each stock

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:SHWNASDAQ:INTC
Read NVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should Know
Close-Up Photo of an Electronics Factory Worker in White Work Coat Soldering a Printed Circuit Board Through a Digital Microscope
November 5, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Merck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 Earnings

Chris Markoch

After 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:ABBV
Read Merck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 Earnings
low price stocks
November 4, 2024 6:09 AM ET

3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy Ratings

Chris Markoch

At under $20 a share, these stocks have multiple Strong Buy ratings which gives risk-tolerant investors an opportunity for significant profits

OTCMKTS:PROSYOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:GOLD
Read 3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy Ratings
Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough
November 1, 2024 6:19 AM ET

Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough

Chris Markoch

Apple stock is down after the company delivered a good earnings report that wasn’t good enough for analysts who had expectations of greatness

NASDAQ:AAPL
Read Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough
Viking Therapeutics weight loss pills
October 31, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Viking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth Considering

Chris Markoch

Viking 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 investors

NASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read Viking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth Considering
Entrance gate card Access Security system - stock image
October 30, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Can Evolv Stock Recover From Its Massive Self-Inflicted Drop?

Chris Markoch

EVLV stock is down approximately 40% after acknowledging accounting irregularities based on premature or incorrectly recorded revenue

NASDAQ:EVLV
Read Can Evolv Stock Recover From Its Massive Self-Inflicted Drop?
Lam Research
October 26, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Lam Research Proves Analysts Wrong with a Strong Earnings Report

Chris Markoch

Lam 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:LRCX
Read Lam Research Proves Analysts Wrong with a Strong Earnings Report
November 27, 2023, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Palantir Technologies logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
October 23, 2024 6:30 AM ET

Short Sellers Eye Palantir: Should You Buy the Dip?

Chris Markoch

A spike in short interest combined with significant volume suggests PLTR stock may move lower, but until earnings both bulls and bears will be disappointed

NYSE:PLTR
Read Short Sellers Eye Palantir: Should You Buy the Dip?
ST. PAUL, MN, USA - FEBRUARY 6, 2023: Costco Wholesale retail exterior and trademark logo.
October 21, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Oversold But Ready to Rally: 5 Stocks to Watch Now

Chris Markoch

These 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 reversal

NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:UNHNYSE:GIS
Read Oversold But Ready to Rally: 5 Stocks to Watch Now
August 29, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Occidental Petroleum (OXY) logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
October 17, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Why Buffett Loves Occidental Stock And What It Means for Chevron

Chris Markoch

Berkshire Hathway continues to buy shares of Occidental Petroleum and sell shares of Chevron, but investors should be careful not to draw the wrong conclusion

NYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:CVX
Read Why Buffett Loves Occidental Stock And What It Means for Chevron
Taoyuan, Taiwan 17 August 2023: Black membership card and receipt in Costco wholesale store
October 16, 2024 6:00 AM ET

3 Election Momentum Stocks You Might Have Missed

Chris Markoch

Elections have a way of providing clarity for investors; here are three picks for stocks that are carrying momentum into the election

NASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:CCJ
Read 3 Election Momentum Stocks You Might Have Missed
In this photo illustration, the nVIDIA logo is displayed on a smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
October 16, 2024 5:15 AM ET

NVIDIA Stock Continues to Be Wall Street’s Favorite: Here's Why

Chris Markoch

NVDA stock recently hit a new 52-week high as at least one analyst believes demand for its GPUs will remain resilient despite the delay of its Blackwell chip

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDNYSE:GS
Read NVIDIA Stock Continues to Be Wall Street’s Favorite: Here's Why
Catepillar stock
October 14, 2024 7:12 AM ET

Caterpillar and Deere Get Analyst Upgrades, Could Move Higher

Chris Markoch

Caterpillar and Deere & Co. were trading near a 52-week high before receiving price target upgrades; investors may wonder if this is a buying opportunity

NYSE:CATNYSE:DENYSE:C
Read Caterpillar and Deere Get Analyst Upgrades, Could Move Higher
A man analysing virtual currency price charts on a screen, crytocurrency investment background.
October 12, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Mid-Cap Stocks Under $20 With Insider Buying and Major Upside

Chris Markoch

These three undervalued mid-cap stocks combine a price below $20 and heavy insider buying; that's a formula for impressive gains

NYSE:RIGNYSE:CRGYNASDAQ:MBLY
Read 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Under $20 With Insider Buying and Major Upside
Data center with server racks in a corridor room — Photo
October 11, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Volatility in Applied Digital May Create an Entry Opportunity

Chris Markoch

Applied Digital stock is showing volatile price action after a positive earnings report but this may create an opportunity for patient investors

NASDAQ:APLDNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Volatility in Applied Digital May Create an Entry Opportunity
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 07 February 2024: Palantir logo displayed on smartphone.
October 10, 2024 6:54 AM ET

At $43 Is It Time to Take Profit With Palantir?

Chris Markoch

With Palantir stock above $43 a share, traders are asking if now is a time to take some profits; here's what you should know before making a decision

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDA
Read At $43 Is It Time to Take Profit With Palantir?
Image of data processing over black background. Global business and digital interface concept digitally generated image. — Photo
October 9, 2024 5:30 AM ET

These 3 Stocks Just Spiked—Buy the Rally or Sell the News?

Chris Markoch

Investors received news about three stocks that moved each stock higher, but now investors have to decide whether to buy the rally or take some profits

NYSE:PFENYSE:ALTMNYSE:RIO
Read These 3 Stocks Just Spiked—Buy the Rally or Sell the News?
piece of pie dividend stock chart
October 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Primed for Growth in 2025

Chris Markoch

These quality dividend stocks look significantly undervalued which gives you an opportunity to pair a high-yield dividend with strong capital appreciation

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNASDAQ:PEP
Read 3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Primed for Growth in 2025
Hand pushing a business graph on a touch screen interface - stock image
October 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days

Chris Markoch

Borrowing conditions should improve for small-cap stocks, particularly those that already show solid fundamentals like the stocks mentioned here

NASDAQ:SBLKNASDAQ:EVLVNASDAQ:CENTA
Read 3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days
Dallas, Texas, USA - March 19, 2022: Night view of Chevron gas station sign. Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 4, 2024 6:42 AM ET

Chevron-Hess Merger Approved: Should You Buy Before Earnings?

Chris Markoch

After the FTC approval of its merger with Hess, Chevron stock may look attractive to value-hunting investors prior to the company’s earnings report

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNYSE:XOM
Read Chevron-Hess Merger Approved: Should You Buy Before Earnings?
Clamart, France - February 2, 2024: Sign and logo on a building of SLB, formerly Schlumberger. SLB is a French multinational petroleum services and equipment company — Stock Editorial Photography
October 2, 2024 10:46 AM ET

S&P 500 Hitting Resistance: These 3 Stocks Offer the Best Upside

Chris Markoch

If you’re investing in individual stocks a choppy S&P 500 is an opportunity to look for stocks with strong fundamentals that are being overlooked by investors

NYSEARCA:SPYNYSE:SLBNYSE:ALB
Read S&P 500 Hitting Resistance: These 3 Stocks Offer the Best Upside
Earnings season concept, written in search bar business strategy, communication, feedback, online marketing, Ecommerce marketing strategy. — Photo
September 30, 2024 7:46 AM ET

Earnings Season Countdown: 4 Stocks Poised for Growth

Chris Markoch

Earnings growth is the single-best predictor of stock price growth; here are four names that investors should watch closely when they report earnings

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:PSTGNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Earnings Season Countdown: 4 Stocks Poised for Growth
Launch of Atlantis-STS-135 - Stock Editorial Photography
September 26, 2024 9:50 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock Soars: Should Investors Chase the Rally?

Chris Markoch

Rocket Lab stock recently made a 52-week high after another successful launch, but RKLB stock is trading well above analyst estimates and is still unprofitable

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Stock Soars: Should Investors Chase the Rally?