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Kate Stalter, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Kate Stalter
About The Author

Kate Stalter

Contributing Author

Retirement, Asset Allocation, and Tax Strategies

Experience

Kate Stalter has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2021.

Additional Experience

Series 65-licensed investment advisor, financial advisor, Blue Marlin Advisors; investment columnist for Forbes, U.S. News & World Report

Areas of Expertise

Asset allocation, technical and fundamental analysis, retirement strategies, income generation, risk management, sector and industry analysis

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; Master of Business Adminstration, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

Past Experience

Founder, financial advisor for Better Money Decisions; editor, stock trading instructor for Investor’s Business Daily; columnist, podcast host, video host for MoneyShow.com; contributor for Morningstar magazine

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Latest Articles by Kate Stalter

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June 6, 2024 9:27 AM ET

Investing in Biotech: High Risk for a Potentially High Reward

Kate Stalter

Biotech is an exciting and promising area, and investors with some patience, the stomach for volatility, and a high risk tolerance can potentially benefit.  

NYSE:CNYSE:TISI
Read Investing in Biotech: High Risk for a Potentially High Reward
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March 25, 2024 5:09 AM ET

Ford Stock Now in Buy Zone After Clearing Short Consolidation

Kate Stalter

Ford, GM, and Stellantis stocks surge as the government eases proposed rules for electric vehicle production. Ford and GM are in actionable range.

NYSE:FNYSEARCA:XLYNYSE:GM
Read Ford Stock Now in Buy Zone After Clearing Short Consolidation
Novo Nordisk stock price
March 24, 2024 11:50 AM ET

Nvidia's AI Tech Part of Novo Nordisk's New Supercomputer

Kate Stalter

Novo Nordisk and Nvidia have teamed up to develop supercomputers, aiming to accelerate drug discovery development using advanced AI technologies.

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:NVONYSE:ABBV
Read Nvidia's AI Tech Part of Novo Nordisk's New Supercomputer
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March 22, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Bitcoin Sells Off, Bringing New Spot ETFs Along With It

Kate Stalter

Despite redemptions as Bitcoin sells off, spot Bitcoin ETFs remain popular among investors seeking cryptocurrency exposure, and analysts forecast fast growth.

NYSEARCA:BLOKBATS:ARKBNYSEARCA:BITB
Read Bitcoin Sells Off, Bringing New Spot ETFs Along With It
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March 22, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Does Reddit's Successful Public Debut Mean Tech IPOs are Back?

Kate Stalter

Reddit's strong IPO performance saw the stock surge 48% above its pricing. Reddit raised $750 million and may have signaled that the tech IPO drought is ending

NYSE:RDDTNASDAQ:CARTNASDAQ:META
Read Does Reddit's Successful Public Debut Mean Tech IPOs are Back?
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March 19, 2024 5:30 AM ET

This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report

Kate Stalter

Consumer discretionary stocks are likely to outpace consumer staples, says Bank of America. Consumers' resilience and greater automation are driving growth.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AZONYSE:CMG
Read This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report
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March 18, 2024 6:38 AM ET

S&P 500 Valuations Hit New Highs: Anticipating a Market Pullback?

Kate Stalter

Amid a tech sector rally stumble, Nvidia leads the decline. Caution may be in order, amid broader signs that the wider market is under selling pressure.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:MSFT
Read S&P 500 Valuations Hit New Highs: Anticipating a Market Pullback?
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March 15, 2024 7:59 AM ET

Watch for Tech Giants to Boost Share Buybacks in 2024

Kate Stalter

Goldman Sachs foresees substantial growth in stock buybacks from leading tech companies like Meta Platforms and Apple, possibly surpassing $1 trillion by 2025.

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Watch for Tech Giants to Boost Share Buybacks in 2024
Look Beyond S&P 500 for Big Winners Excluded From Index
March 14, 2024 10:40 AM ET

Look Beyond S&P 500 for Big Winners Excluded From Index

Kate Stalter

Despite exclusion from the S&P 500, Dell, The Trade Desk, and Apollo are outperforming, offering growth and diversification beyond traditional benchmarks.

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Read Look Beyond S&P 500 for Big Winners Excluded From Index
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March 14, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Big Investors Like What Comcast, Schwab, Alphabet Have to Offer

Kate Stalter

Institutional investors are showing confidence in undervalued large-cap stocks like Comcast, Schwab, and Alphabet, anticipating further profit growth this year

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:CMCSANYSEARCA:XLC
Read Big Investors Like What Comcast, Schwab, Alphabet Have to Offer
Small cap stocks
March 13, 2024 5:05 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Leaders Poised for Significant Growth

Kate Stalter

Small stocks like Ultra Clean, Powell and AdaptHealth are outperforming major indexes; small caps have more attractive valuations compared with the S&P 500.

NASDAQ:AHCONASDAQ:AMATNASDAQ:LRCX
Read 3 Small-Cap Leaders Poised for Significant Growth
Commvault Systems stock price
March 11, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Commvault Continues its Rally, Outpacing Tech Stocks, Midcaps

Kate Stalter

Commvault Systems has seen a 22.49% stock-price rise since January 30th, with investors increasingly bullish on the data-recovery specialist's prospects.

NASDAQ:CVLTNYSEARCA:XLKNYSEARCA:MDY
Read Commvault Continues its Rally, Outpacing Tech Stocks, Midcaps
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March 8, 2024 9:20 AM ET

Bloomin' Brands' Stock Breakout: New Rally Budding?

Kate Stalter

Bloomin' Brands' upside volume has been above average and the chart suggests more gains ahead. Meanwhile, an activist investor aims to boost shareholder value.

NASDAQ:BLMNNYSE:DRINASDAQ:ETSY
Read Bloomin' Brands' Stock Breakout: New Rally Budding?
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March 8, 2024 7:10 AM ET

Are These 5 Undervalued Stocks Ready to Break Out?

Kate Stalter

Undervalued stocks Albemarle, Ionis, Insulet, Hess and Wynn beat earnings views, offering potential for investors to buy quality companies at discounted prices.

NYSE:ABTNASDAQ:BIIBNYSE:CVX
Read Are These 5 Undervalued Stocks Ready to Break Out?
Overvalued stocks
March 7, 2024 5:20 AM ET

Is it Time to Sell These 5 Overvalued Stocks?

Kate Stalter

Wingstop, Celsius, Southwest, Vistra and Dell are among stocks that soared in recent months and may now be overvalued and ready for a pullback.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:DELLNASDAQ:MSFT
Read Is it Time to Sell These 5 Overvalued Stocks?
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March 5, 2024 9:15 AM ET

Cava Group Serves Up 60% Gain Amid Strong Post-IPO Buying

Kate Stalter

Cava Group is among leaders in the thriving restaurant industry, returning more than 60% in three months, underlining industry resilience amid high inflation.

NYSE:CAVANYSEARCA:EATZNYSEARCA:XLY
Read Cava Group Serves Up 60% Gain Amid Strong Post-IPO Buying
Ralph Lauren stock
March 1, 2024 7:35 AM ET

5 Ways Ralph Lauren Stock is Dressed for Success

Kate Stalter

Ralph Lauren stock rallied post-third-quarter earnings, consistent with a broader trend in apparel stocks, which are thriving amid favorable market dynamics.

NYSE:RLNASDAQ:AMZNNYSEARCA:XLY
Read 5 Ways Ralph Lauren Stock is Dressed for Success
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March 1, 2024 7:13 AM ET

3 Stocks Showing Constructive Pullbacks with Indexes at New Highs

Kate Stalter

As the market becomes extended on AI exuberance, leading stocks like MongoDB, Eli Lilly and Adobe are pulling back, potentially offering new buy opportunities.

NASDAQ:ADBENYSE:LLYNASDAQ:QQQ
Read 3 Stocks Showing Constructive Pullbacks with Indexes at New Highs
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February 29, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Wendy's Walks Back Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media Grilling

Kate Stalter

Wendy's stock climbed after the company backed away from surge pricing after social media backlash. Revenue is slowing, but Wall Street sees upside.

NASDAQ:WENNYSE:UBERNYSE:MCD
Read Wendy's Walks Back Surge Pricing Talk After Social Media Grilling
Amazon Stock price
February 29, 2024 5:21 AM ET

Amazon Stock: Why it's Finally Included in the Dow Index

Kate Stalter

Amazon replaced Walgreens in the Dow. While a positive move for Amazon, any impact on the stock's price may be limited due to low index weighting.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Amazon Stock: Why it's Finally Included in the Dow Index
Nvidia stock price
February 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Nvidia and S&P 500 rallies: Cracks in the armor?

Kate Stalter

Nvidia's soaring stock, up 59% in 2024, has spurred market highs, but investors should use some caution, as no rally is sustainable indefinitely.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:QQQNYSEARCA:SPY
Read Nvidia and S&P 500 rallies: Cracks in the armor?
Capital One Discovery merger
February 21, 2024 10:50 AM ET

3 Reasons the Capital One-Discover merger is a big deal

Kate Stalter

Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion aims to reshape the credit card industry, challenging giants like Visa and Mastercard.

NYSE:COFNYSE:AXPNYSE:DFS
Read 3 Reasons the Capital One-Discover merger is a big deal
Dividend aristocrats
February 21, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Profit pillars: 5 Dividend aristocrats for reliable income

Kate Stalter

These 5 high-yielding S&P dividend aristocrats have a long history of increasing their shareholder payouts, and provide income even as stocks decline.

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:IBM
Read Profit pillars: 5 Dividend aristocrats for reliable income
Spotify stock price
February 21, 2024 5:44 AM ET

Spotify sounding better to analysts as company tunes into profits

Kate Stalter

Spotify's stock is at its best levels since late 2021 due to strong revenue growth and the prospect of profitability. Analysts are boosting their price targets.

NYSE:SPOTNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZN
Read Spotify sounding better to analysts as company tunes into profits