Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

About The Editor

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

August 7, 2025 7:02 AM ET

Shopify Stock Will Hit $200 Soon, Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Shopify affirmed its robust growth outlook, catalyzing a 15% stock price increase that set the market up for a run to $200.

NYSE:SHOP

August 6, 2025 10:09 PM ET

RSI Stock Soars 22% On Q2 Blowout—Will PENN Match the Momentum?

Nathan Reiff

Rush Street surprised with a particularly strong quarter—will PENN Entertainment follow suit, or is the gaming firm a standout?

NYSE:RSINASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:PENN

August 4, 2025 5:45 PM ET

Analysts Make a Quantum Bet on D-Wave's Cryogenic Packaging

Nathan Reiff

Investors should add cryogenic packaging as the latest development in D-Wave's efforts to build up its quantum technology; but what does it mean for the firm?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:IBM

August 4, 2025 8:09 AM ET

Yes, You Can Get Dividends in Tech: 3 Stocks With Yield + Upside

Leo Miller

TXN, ADI, and QCOM have high-end tech dividend yields, and Wall Street analysts see 25% or more upside potential in these stocks.

NASDAQ:TXNNASDAQ:ADINASDAQ:QCOM

August 4, 2025 7:28 AM ET

Consider This Bank ETF Before The Fed Cuts Rate This Fall

Jordan Chussler

The financials sector has been strong all year, and with interest rate cuts on the table later this year, investors looking for exposure can turn to this ETF.

NASDAQ:KBWBNYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:JPM

August 4, 2025 7:13 AM ET

Why These 3 Market-Beaters Are Backing Up Their Buyback Trucks

Leo Miller

SPOT, VRSN, and NEM are all greatly outperforming in 2025. As a signal of confidence going forward, they are also boosting buyback capacity significantly.

NYSE:SPOTNASDAQ:VRSNNYSE:NEM

August 4, 2025 5:26 AM ET

Baker Hughes & Chart Ink $13.6B Deal—Start of Energy's Comeback?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Baker Hughes’ $13.6B deal revives energy stock momentum; here's why XLE and Transocean may offer strong upside in a recovering oil market.

NYSE:RIGNYSEARCA:XLENYSE:GTLS

July 31, 2025 6:01 AM ET

Spotify's Q2 Earnings Plunge: An Opportunity or Ominous Signal?

Leo Miller

Spotify is grappling with its Q2 results, which caused shares to drop 11%. But, detailed analysis indicates that the fall could be an opportunity for investors.

NYSE:SPOT

July 31, 2025 5:08 AM ET

This Drone Stock Is on Sale Despite Big Army Contract

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A major U.S. Army contract and strong analyst ratings underpin the bull case for Red Cat stock, whose recent price dip presents a compelling opportunity.

NASDAQ:RCATNASDAQ:PLTR

July 30, 2025 6:29 PM ET

Visa Beats Q3 Earnings Expectations, So Why Did the Market Panic?

Leo Miller

Despite beating forecasts, why did Visa's shares fall after its latest earnings? The firm sees big opportunities in Visa Direct and in a key crypto vertical.

NYSE:V

July 30, 2025 5:19 PM ET

How Marvell Went From Short Target to Breakout Star

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Marvell's stock reversed its trend, climbing on an analyst note that validated its preliminary earnings report and its critical role in AI infrastructure.

NASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:MSFT

July 30, 2025 1:12 PM ET

Why Lyft’s Stock Volume Just Spiked—Is an EV Partnership Near?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Unusually high trading volume in Lyft stock suggests investor speculation around a possible EV‑autonomy partnership and potential 30% upside.

NASDAQ:LCIDNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:LYFT

July 30, 2025 8:18 AM ET

NVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?

Sam Quirke

NVIDIA just flashed a rare sell signal after a 100% rally. But with strong fundamentals and analyst backing, the bulls may not be done just yet.

NASDAQ:NVDA

July 30, 2025 7:44 AM ET

Why Billions Are Flowing into IBIT, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust offers investors a simple and liquid path to Bitcoin exposure through a familiar, regulated ETF structure.

NASDAQ:IBITNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDA

July 30, 2025 7:27 AM ET

3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

Nathan Reiff

These three top-rated materials stocks—Agnico, Barrick, and Carpenter—are outperforming in 2025 and still have room to run, according to analysts.

NYSE:AEMNYSEARCA:XLBNYSE:B

July 30, 2025 6:18 AM ET

ChargePoint Recalibrates: What’s Really Under the Hood

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

ChargePoint is executing a focused strategy of growing high-value subscriptions and expanding in Europe to build a foundation for long-term profitability.

NYSE:CHPTOTCMKTS:BNPQY

July 27, 2025 9:27 AM ET

Retail’s Comeback: 3 High-ROIC Stocks That Could Outshine AI

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The retail sector's discount has made these three stocks stand out as potential compounders due to their high returns on capital and profitability.

NASDAQ:LULUNYSE:BBYNASDAQ:AMZN

July 25, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Why Freeport-McMoRan Stock May Hit a New High After Earnings Beat

Chris Markoch

FCX stock is gaining after a strong Q2 report, with bullish copper demand, solid financials, and a breakout pattern pointing toward all-time highs

NYSE:FCX

July 23, 2025 2:13 PM ET

Healthcare Stocks Hit Valuation Bottom, 3 Names to Rebound

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The entire healthcare sector has fallen into a deeply discounted valuation, creating opportunities for investors who hunt for value and upside

NYSE:PFENYSE:UNHNYSE:LLY

July 23, 2025 11:31 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile: A New Asset Class Held Down by Outdated Models

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AST SpaceMobile's dual-use model, with commercial MNOs and a government contract, positions it as a new class of critical global infrastructure.

NASDAQ:ASTSNYSE:VZNYSE:T

July 23, 2025 8:12 AM ET

Intuitive Surgical Crushes Q2 Expectations, So Why No Rally?

Leo Miller

Robotics healthcare giant Intuitive Surgical handily beat expectations in Q2. Shares stayed flat; the bullish long-term outlook for this stock rides on.

NASDAQ:ISRG

July 22, 2025 2:04 PM ET

Why Lucid’s 36% Rally on Uber Deal Could Be a Game-Changer

Leo Miller

Lucid Group is back in the green in 2025 after announcing a huge new deal with Uber. What does the new autonomous vehicle partnership mean for both stocks?

NASDAQ:LCIDNYSE:UBER

July 21, 2025 3:03 PM ET

Domino’s Delivers Another Discounted Entry for Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza's share price pulled back into the buy zone following a solid but weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings report update.

NASDAQ:DPZ

July 21, 2025 7:59 AM ET

Is China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions Ease

Dan Schmidt

Trade tensions between China and the U.S. are beginning to thaw, and these two stocks are poised to benefit most from a re-energized Chinese stock market.

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:BIDU

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

Shopify Stock Will Hit $200 Soon, Here’s Why

RSI Stock Soars 22% On Q2 Blowout—Will PENN Match the Momentum?

Analysts Make a Quantum Bet on D-Wave's Cryogenic Packaging

Yes, You Can Get Dividends in Tech: 3 Stocks With Yield + Upside

Consider This Bank ETF Before The Fed Cuts Rate This Fall

Why These 3 Market-Beaters Are Backing Up Their Buyback Trucks

Baker Hughes & Chart Ink $13.6B Deal—Start of Energy's Comeback?

Spotify's Q2 Earnings Plunge: An Opportunity or Ominous Signal?

This Drone Stock Is on Sale Despite Big Army Contract

Visa Beats Q3 Earnings Expectations, So Why Did the Market Panic?

How Marvell Went From Short Target to Breakout Star

Why Lyft’s Stock Volume Just Spiked—Is an EV Partnership Near?

NVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?

Why Billions Are Flowing into IBIT, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF

3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

ChargePoint Recalibrates: What’s Really Under the Hood

Retail’s Comeback: 3 High-ROIC Stocks That Could Outshine AI

Why Freeport-McMoRan Stock May Hit a New High After Earnings Beat

Healthcare Stocks Hit Valuation Bottom, 3 Names to Rebound

AST SpaceMobile: A New Asset Class Held Down by Outdated Models

Intuitive Surgical Crushes Q2 Expectations, So Why No Rally?

Why Lucid’s 36% Rally on Uber Deal Could Be a Game-Changer

Domino’s Delivers Another Discounted Entry for Income Investors

Is China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions Ease

Reports by Jessica Mitacek

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