Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Jessica Mitacek

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Market Analysis and Research

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Market analysis and research, technology, retail

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

Past Experience

Hedge funds, Private equity funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relations

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

March 14, 2024 8:51 AM ET

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

Jessica Mitacek

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.

NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL

March 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.

Jessica Mitacek

Wondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP.

NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHY

February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ET

How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks

Jessica Mitacek

Blockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom.

NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COIN

February 23, 2024 9:50 AM ET

How to invest in apparel stocks

Jessica Mitacek

If you’re interested in investing in clothing, consider investing in apparel stocks. Learn more about how to invest in apparel stocks with MarketBeat.

NYSE:ANFOTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:AEO

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM ET

What Are Earnings Reports?

Jessica Mitacek

Earnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.

NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEA

January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

Jessica Mitacek

No individual sugar-producing companies trade on major U.S. stock exchanges, so should you invest? Learn more about the best sugar stocks to buy on MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:KRFT)CNSX:AGRONYSE:AGRO

January 19, 2024 9:42 AM ET

Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital

Jessica Mitacek

Day trading is the practice of buying and selling securities within a single day and exiting trades quickly. Learning day trading risk management is essential.

NYSE:GPSOTCMKTS:SEEK

January 4, 2024 12:06 PM ET

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

Jessica Mitacek

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Here’s an analysis of the nation’s largest airline carrier to help you decide if American Airlines is a buy or sell.

NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:UALNYSE:DAL

December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

Jessica Mitacek

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVE

December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

Jessica Mitacek

Are home improvement stocks the way forward? Learn more about whether or not home improvement stocks make sense for your portfolio with MarketBeat.

NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDNYSE:SHW

December 14, 2023 10:53 AM ET

What is consumer discretionary?

Jessica Mitacek

What is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.B

December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ET

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

Jessica Mitacek

What are the differences between an IRA, CD and money market account? Learn more about a IRA vs CD vs money market account with MarketBeat.

November 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET

There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

Jessica Mitacek

NVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.

NASDAQ:NVDA

August 29, 2023 10:25 AM ET

What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

Jessica Mitacek

Learn what the Consumer Price Index is, how it's calculated, and why it matters for inflation, cost of living, and economic health.

July 28, 2023 8:30 AM ET

7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now

Jessica Mitacek

Industrial REITs focus on storage, logistics or other types of industrial applications. Learn more about investing in industrial REITs and the best to buy.

NYSE:CTSE:DIR.UNTSE:DIR

May 30, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities

Jessica Mitacek

One fascinating sector to invest in is the biotech sector which includes companies involved in the research and development of therapeutics and vaccines

NYSEARCA:SBIONASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:BMRN

May 10, 2023 9:38 AM ET

How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Jessica Mitacek

Investing in e-commerce involves exploring opportunities in online retail marketplaces and technologies to capitalize on the sector's continued growth.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CDNS

Latest Articles Reviewed by Jessica Mitacek

April 17, 2025 6:55 AM ET

Goldman Sachs Just Revealed What’s Next for Markets

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Goldman Sachs earnings hint at short-term optimism in markets despite long-term caution. Here’s what investors need to know now.

NYSE:BLKNYSE:GS

April 17, 2025 5:45 AM ET

3 High Short Interest Stocks Set to Pop After Tariff Fears Fade

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Celsius, CAVA, and Albemarle may rally soon. Learn why high short interest and tariff clarity could trigger major short squeezes in these top stocks.

NASDAQ:CELHNYSE:CAVANYSE:ALB

April 17, 2025 5:40 AM ET

3 Reasons to Like the Look of Amazon Ahead of Earnings

Sam Quirke

Amazon shares are continuing to stablize into earnings, with analyst support and improving technicals pointing to a bullish setup.

NASDAQ:AMZN

April 17, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Morgan Stanley: 3 Financial Stocks That Will Thrive in Volatility

Leo Miller

Morgan Stanley upgrades CBOE, CME Group, and MarketAxess (MKTX), forecasting growth as investors hedge volatility and recession risks.

NASDAQ:CMENASDAQ:CBOENASDAQ:MKTX

April 16, 2025 6:22 AM ET

3 High-Value Companies With Triple-Digit Upside Potential

Nathan Reiff

Impinj, Northern Technologies, and Seadrill have faced share price drops due to various causes, but investors also may have reason to be bullish on each.

NASDAQ:PINASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NXPI

April 16, 2025 5:58 AM ET

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy?

Chris Markoch

Johnson & 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 portfolios

NYSE:JNJ

April 16, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience

Jea Yu

Uber is scaling profits, expanding margins, and entering AVs with a smart, asset-light model. Here’s why the stock could ride higher in 2025.

NYSE:UBERNASDAQ:LYFTNASDAQ:GOOGL

April 15, 2025 11:46 AM ET

Beware of BigBear.ai: Insiders Are Selling—Should You?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

BigBear.ai's recent disappointing performance has significantly impacted its stock valuation, drawing intense scrutiny from the investment community.

NYSE:BBAI

April 15, 2025 6:57 AM ET

2 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Big Dividends

Jea Yu

Edgewell and Kenvue are under-the-radar consumer staples stocks poised to gain as the U.S. dollar declines. Learn why they may boost your income portfolio.

NYSE:EPCNYSE:KVUENYSEARCA:UUP

April 15, 2025 6:37 AM ET

NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?

Chris Markoch

Palantir 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:PLTR

April 15, 2025 6:02 AM ET

3 ETFs Thriving in April’s Market Chaos—Are You Missing Out?

Nathan Reiff

These ETFs beat the S&P 500 in April 2025’s turbulent market. Learn how TOLZ, VIXY, and KURE can help stabilize your investment strategy.

NYSEARCA:TOLZCBOE:VIXNYSEARCA:KURE

April 15, 2025 5:41 AM ET

Buffett Loves Occidental Petroleum—Should You? 4 Pros, 3 Cons

Jea Yu

Buffett hasn’t sold a single OXY share in 2025. Discover if now is the right time to invest in Occidental Petroleum amid oil price drops and debt concerns.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:BRK.B

April 15, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Is BlackRock Signaling a Market Rally Despite New Tariffs?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, just released its quarterly earnings report to show investors a potentially bullish view on the economy.

NYSE:BLK

April 15, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Why This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Could Skyrocket 51% in 2025

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Marathon Petroleum stock is down, but bullish analysts and rising oil demand suggest a 51% upside. Here’s why investors shouldn’t overlook this energy play.

NYSE:MPC

April 14, 2025 12:36 PM ET

Why NVIDIA Stock Could Soar Despite Wall Street Downgrades

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA analysts trimmed targets and reduced ratings in early April, setting the market up to rebound strongly in late Q2 with the next earnings release.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:NVDA

April 14, 2025 8:49 AM ET

3 Hot New IPOs Defying the 2025 Market Slump

Leo Miller

Tempus AI, ServiceTitan, and CoreWeave are 2025 IPO standouts, defying a down market. Here’s how they’re beating the S&P 500 so far this year.

NASDAQ:TEMNASDAQ:TTANNASDAQ:CRWV

April 14, 2025 5:00 AM ET

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks on Sale After Wild Market Swing

Nathan Reiff

Exceptional high-yield dividend stocks are among the firms that have not yet fully recovered from tariff-related slowdown in early April, offering opportunity.

NYSE:PLDNYSE:KMINYSE:VZ

April 12, 2025 6:35 AM ET

Robinhood Strategies Could Be a Game-Changer for Young Investors

Leo Miller

Robinhood Markets just announced several new products that could be additive to the company's share price in the long-term.

NASDAQ:HOOD

April 12, 2025 5:07 AM ET

Delta Air Lines: This Phoenix Can Rise From the Ashes

Thomas Hughes

Delta Air Lines' stock price crash is a chance to buy into this quality dividend payer at an ultra-low price; analysts see it advancing at least 15% this year.

NYSE:DAL

April 11, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices Plunge

Chris Markoch

Falling crude oil prices create a challenging, but not insurmountable, environment for energy stocks; here are three companies that investors should be watching

NYSE:XOMNYSE:KMINYSE:LNG

April 11, 2025 5:35 AM ET

Energy Transfer: Tariff-Resistant Midstream Resilience

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Energy Transfer showcases potential for investors through its record financial achievements, distribution yield, and strategic diversification efforts.

NYSE:ETNYSE:MSNYSE:RY

April 11, 2025 5:20 AM ET

Greenbrier: Don’t Buy It For Revenue Growth—Buy It For Margin

Thomas Hughes

Greenbrier Companies is well-positioned in an industry where demand outstrips supply. Margin and recurring revenue grow and provide clear visibility.

NYSE:GBX

April 10, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Carvana: Can Turnaround Strength Outdrive Market Headwinds?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Carvana's financial health is improving due to operational changes, which has attracted more institutional investors despite changing market conditions.

NYSE:CVNA

April 10, 2025 6:43 AM ET

Delta, Walmart Cut Profit Targets: Could Start Domino Effect

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 will remain under selling pressure until tariff cloudiness is replaced with certainties; the risk for the market is a cycle of guidance reduction.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:DALNYSE:WMT

Reports by Jessica Mitacek

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Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Areas of Expertise

Education

Past Experience

Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.

How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks

How to invest in apparel stocks

What Are Earnings Reports?

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

What is consumer discretionary?

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now

Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities

How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Latest Articles Reviewed by Jessica Mitacek

Goldman Sachs Just Revealed What’s Next for Markets

3 High Short Interest Stocks Set to Pop After Tariff Fears Fade

3 Reasons to Like the Look of Amazon Ahead of Earnings

Morgan Stanley: 3 Financial Stocks That Will Thrive in Volatility

3 High-Value Companies With Triple-Digit Upside Potential

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy?

Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience

Beware of BigBear.ai: Insiders Are Selling—Should You?

2 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Big Dividends

NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?

3 ETFs Thriving in April’s Market Chaos—Are You Missing Out?

Buffett Loves Occidental Petroleum—Should You? 4 Pros, 3 Cons

Is BlackRock Signaling a Market Rally Despite New Tariffs?

Why This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Could Skyrocket 51% in 2025

Why NVIDIA Stock Could Soar Despite Wall Street Downgrades

3 Hot New IPOs Defying the 2025 Market Slump

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks on Sale After Wild Market Swing

Robinhood Strategies Could Be a Game-Changer for Young Investors

Delta Air Lines: This Phoenix Can Rise From the Ashes

3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices Plunge

Energy Transfer: Tariff-Resistant Midstream Resilience

Greenbrier: Don’t Buy It For Revenue Growth—Buy It For Margin

Carvana: Can Turnaround Strength Outdrive Market Headwinds?

Delta, Walmart Cut Profit Targets: Could Start Domino Effect

Reports by Jessica Mitacek

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