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Jessica Mitacek, Managing Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek
About The Editor

Jessica Mitacek

Managing Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been a managing editor & contributing author for MarketBeat since 2023.

Jessica curates and edits stock market content designed to help individual investors make smart investment decisions. She works closely with talented freelance writers to create clear, accurate, and actionable articles that align with MarketBeat's editorial standards.

Her typical day involves collaborating with freelance writers and MarketBeat developers to optimize content for SEO and user engagement. She manages the publishing calendar, fact-checks key data points, and monitors breaking news to prioritize coverage.

Before joining MarketBeat, Jessica spent nearly a decade in marketing and investor relations at hedge funds and private equity firms in the New York City area. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Jess attended the University of Vermont, where she graduated with degrees in English and Spanish and a minor in Sociology. She also studied abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. Two years ago, she returned to her hometown with her husband and two kids. 

A true adventurer, Jessica has visited 21 countries and 41 states, always seeking new experiences. Outside of work, Jessica loves writing, reading, going on adventures, sipping strong coffee, snapping photos, and soaking up time with her family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

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Buffett Spent 60 Years Ignoring Tech and the Bill Is Coming Due

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Water Infrastructure: Why This Boring Sector Could Get Exciting

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Hims & Hers Earnings Preview: The Novo Nordisk Shift Puts GLP-1 Strategy in Focus

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Is Costco Preparing Another Special Dividend This Year?

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Dutch Bros Q1 Earnings: The Newest Starbucks Rival Faces Its First Big Reality Check

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SLB’s Tough Quarter Masks a Powerful Long-Term Shift

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3 REITs to Watch as AI Data Center Spending Surpasses Office Construction

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Uber's Annual Product Showcase Reveals It Is Coming for Airbnb and Booking

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Recession Indicator: eBay's Stock Is Up More Than 50% Over the Past Year

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Why Lockheed Martin's Earnings Miss Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

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2 Stocks to Watch as the Quantum Space Gets More Crowded

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Trump’s Rescheduling of Marijuana Is a Spark for Top Marijuana ETFs

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The Most Important Part of These 3 Big Pharma Earnings Reports Wasn’t the Beat

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These 3 AI Stocks Just Crushed Earnings: Still Time To Buy?

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Hilton’s Q1 Report Put One Big Question Front and Center for 2026

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Mondelez Rips Higher on a Q1 Beat as Cocoa Pressure Finally Starts to Crack

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AI Is Reviving an Overlooked Chip Category—and These 3 Names Are Riding the Demand Wave

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Insiders Are Selling Big Tech, But Here Are 3 Reasons You May Not Want To

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Does Marriott’s Massive Rally Mean It’s Time to Check Out?

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Sky Wars: United's Predator Play for American

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Investing in Rare Earth Elements: How the REXC ETF Bypasses China’s Dominance

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AST SpaceMobile Gets FCC Green Light for Direct-to-Device Service After Launch Setback

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Avis Short Squeeze Shocked the Market: Are These 3 Stocks Next?

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