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Kate Stalter, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Consumer staples stocks
October 16, 2023 10:15 AM ET

Costco, Dollar General, Target Up As Market Turns Defensive

Kate Stalter

Consumer staples thrive as investors brace for economic uncertainty. Retailers Costco, Dollar General, and Target posted gains along with the wider sector.

NYSEARCA:XLPNASDAQ:COSTNYSE:DG
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October 16, 2023 4:05 AM ET

Economic Angst Shakes Up Techs: Chip Stocks Lead the Plunge

Kate Stalter

Economic jitters and rising interest rates caused wide tech sector declines on October 13. Chip stocks, being cyclical, suffered most, compounding tech's woes

NYSE:EPAMNYSE:FICONYSE:IT
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bank stocks
October 13, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Challenges Loom for Regional Banks as Interest Rates Surge

Kate Stalter

Rising interest rates pose challenges for regional banks, with issues like unrealized losses and deposit outflows potentially affecting the sector's earnings.

NYSE:BACNYSE:CNYSE:CMA
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MongoDB stock price outlook
October 13, 2023 6:58 AM ET

MongoDB Is Well-Positioned For Growth as AI Use Increases

Kate Stalter

MongoDB scored a buy rating from Bank of America, positioning itself as a key player in the database market, and poised to benefit from increasing AI rollouts.

NASDAQ:MDBNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZN
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October 13, 2023 4:10 AM ET

Cinemark and Imax Steal the Spotlight in Movie Theater Comeback

Kate Stalter

Cinemark Holdings and Imax are thriving as movie theaters bounce back, with Cinemark boasting the top price gains. Analysts expect Imax's EPS to grow by 662%

NYSE:CNKNYSE:AMCNYSE:IMAX
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Novo Nordisk A/S stock price
October 12, 2023 6:00 AM ET

Will Higher Ozempic Use Mean Slimmed-Down Food Sales?

Kate Stalter

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, a weight loss drug, is making waves in the food industry, raising concerns about its effect on sales of calorie-laden products.

NYSE:LLYNYSE:NVONASDAQ:PEP
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ExxonMobil stock price
October 12, 2023 5:27 AM ET

Blockbuster Energy Deal: Exxon Mobil and Pioneer to Merge

Kate Stalter

In a landmark move, Exxon Mobil is acquiring Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion in an all-stock deal, boosting its presence in the Permian Basin.

NYSE:XOMNYSE:PXDNYSEARCA:XLE
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Activision-Blizzard - Microsoft
October 11, 2023 6:30 AM ET

Activision-Blizzard Deal Racing to Friday the 13th Finish Line

Kate Stalter

As Microsoft edges closer to its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, its Xbox Game Studios will grow with the integration of Activision's games.

NASDAQ:ATVINASDAQ:MSFT
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Constellation Brands stock price
October 11, 2023 6:00 AM ET

Modelo Sale Success Propels Constellation Brands In The Market

Kate Stalter

Constellation Brands, maker of Modelo, reports a 17% EPS increase as beer shines but wine and spirits sales falter. Top beer brands include Pacifico and Corona.

NYSE:STZNYSE:BUDNYSE:DEO
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Apple stock price outlook
October 11, 2023 5:45 AM ET

Is Apple Priced to Perfection, Based on Its Current P/E?

Kate Stalter

Do Apple's high P/E ratio and declining earnings expectations mean the stock is priced too high? Earnings are dropping due to sluggish iPhone and PC sales.

NASDAQ:AAPL
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healthcare stocks outlook
October 9, 2023 5:19 AM ET

Eli Lilly, McKesson, Novartis Flash Promising Chart Action

Kate Stalter

Eli Lilly, McKesson, and Novartis are catching investors' attention with promising chart patterns and revenue growth, signaling potential buying opportunities.

NYSE:CAHNYSE:CORNYSE:LLY
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closeup photo of build your dreams BYD logo on vehicle
October 9, 2023 4:05 AM ET

Will BYD Leave Tesla In The Dust In EV Sales?

Kate Stalter

BYD is challenging Tesla's EV dominance as it closes in on its sales figures while diversifying into hybrid vehicles and pursuing international expansion

NASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDF
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Intel Stock Price
October 6, 2023 6:36 AM ET

Intel to Unlock Value By Spinning Off Programmable Chip Unit

Kate Stalter

Intel plans to report its programmable chip unit separately ahead of an IPO in two to three years. Intel is focusing resources on competing with Nvidia and AMD.

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:MBLYNASDAQ:TSLA
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Ford stock price
October 6, 2023 6:36 AM ET

Ford's Drives Electric Vehicles To Best-Ever Quarterly Sales

Kate Stalter

Ford achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in the third quarter, marking a 14.8% increase, with a notable boost from the popular Mustang Mach-E.

NYSE:FNYSE:GMNASDAQ:TSLA
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healthcare stocks
October 6, 2023 6:25 AM ET

3 Undervalued Healthcare Stocks to Watch as Sector Struggles

Kate Stalter

As the healthcare sector slumps, several major stocks, including Zimmer Biomet, Moderna, and Illumina, appear undervalued in contrast to their intrinsic worth.

NYSEARCA:XLVNASDAQ:ILMNNYSE:JNJ
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REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) on a blue LED screen framed by the text stock exchange in green. Real estate concept, 3D illustration.
October 6, 2023 5:01 AM ET

Analysts See Strong Upside Trade for Undervalued REITs

Kate Stalter

Undervalued REITs Park Hotels & Resorts, Ventas, and Healthpeak are showing strong upside potential. By law, REITs must distribute profits to shareholders.

NYSE:PLDNYSE:PSANYSE:VTR
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Growth stocks
October 5, 2023 6:55 AM ET

Rising Bond Yields Fuel Surge in Tech and Growth Stocks

Kate Stalter

Amid rising bond yields, investors shift from dividend stocks to tech and consumer sectors, driven by earnings potential and shifting risk perceptions.

NYSEARCA:XLCNYSE:NKENYSEARCA:XLRE
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oil and gas machinery stocks
October 4, 2023 7:35 AM ET

3 Stocks For the Resurgent Energy Rally

Kate Stalter

Baker Hughes, TechnipFMC, and NOV emerge as frontrunners in the thriving oil and gas equipment industry. All boast impressive earnings and price performance.

NASDAQ:BKRNASDAQ:GEOSNYSE:HAL
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Zscaler: A Leader in Cybersecurity Soars with Strong Earnings
October 4, 2023 7:25 AM ET

Zscaler: A Leader in Cybersecurity Soars with Strong Earnings

Kate Stalter

Zscaler shows chart strength with a bullish consolidation near its 10-week moving average. It reported better-than-expected earnings in its most recent quarter.

NASDAQ:ZSNASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:CHKP
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October 4, 2023 4:06 AM ET

3 Reasons FedEx is the Grower and UPS the Slower

Kate Stalter

FedEx has outperformed UPS in stock performance, with cost-cutting measures and better earnings growth, making it more attractive to investors and analysts

NYSE:FDXNYSE:UPS
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Frontline stock outlook
October 2, 2023 6:10 AM ET

Ride the Waves of Wealth With This Oil Tanker 17% Yield

Kate Stalter

Oil tanker stocks, known for high-yields, offer dividend rates above 11%. Frontline, with a 74.55% YTD gain and 17.04% yield, stands out for income seekers.

NYSE:FRONYSE:CVXNYSEARCA:XLE
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Apple stock price outlook
October 2, 2023 6:07 AM ET

New iPhones Hot In A Bad Way, But Apple Stock Chart is Bullish

Kate Stalter

Despite a 31.92% YTD gain, Apple declined nearly 9% in September, its largest monthly decline this year, driven by overheating complaints about the iPhone 15.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSEARCA:XLK
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retail stocks
September 29, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Is the Grinch Stealing This Year's Holiday Season Jobs?

Kate Stalter

Amid rising labor costs and interest rates, as well as a possible Q4 economic slowdown, retailers and logistics companies are using caution in seasonal hiring.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CHRWNASDAQ:EXPD
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Delta stock price
September 29, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Delta Hopes to Soar Again with Customer Loyalty Tweaks

Kate Stalter

Delta shares rose after CEO Ed Bastian acknowledged the company may have gone too far with changes to its loyalty program, and promised modifications.

NYSE:DALNYSE:ALKNASDAQ:AAL
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