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Leo Miller, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Leo Miller
About The Author

Leo Miller

Contributing Author

Fundamental Analysis, Economics, Industry and Sector Analysis

Experience

Leo Miller has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

Passed the CFA Level II Exam

 

Areas of Expertise

Fundamental analysis, economics, industry and sector analysis

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance, University of Washington

Past Experience

Investment research associate at a Registered Investment Advisor, research analyst at Sungarden Investment Publishing

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Latest Articles by Leo Miller

Ray Dalio Bridgewater
February 20, 2025 12:12 PM ET

Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Loaded Up on These Stocks in Q4 2024

Leo Miller

Bridgewater Associates, the investment management company founded by Ray Dalio 50 years ago, just invested millions in these three stocks.

NASDAQ:HOODNASDAQ:PYPLNYSE:T
Read Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Loaded Up on These Stocks in Q4 2024
100 dollar banknotes with bow for design purpose
February 20, 2025 6:39 AM ET

Buybacks Galore: 3 Mega-Caps Just Approved Billions in Buybacks

Leo Miller

Check out these three mega-cap names, valued over $200 billion each, that just authorized a combined $28 billion in buybacks.

NYSE:NOWNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:MRK
Read Buybacks Galore: 3 Mega-Caps Just Approved Billions in Buybacks
Intel Stock Price
February 19, 2025 7:02 AM ET

Intel Surges on M&A Talks: Rally Beginning or Just a Headfake?

Leo Miller

Is the rally in Intel shares just beginning after Trump-influenced acquisition talks led to shares rising north of 25% in one week?

NASDAQ:INTCNYSE:TSMNASDAQ:AVGO
Read Intel Surges on M&A Talks: Rally Beginning or Just a Headfake?
Biotech stocks
February 19, 2025 6:48 AM ET

Solid Biosciences Soars 32% on Trial Data: 189% Upside from Here?

Leo Miller

Solid Biosciences just saw a 32% move to the upside after its trial results impressed. What's next for this firm that analysts still see massive potential in?

NASDAQ:SLDBNASDAQ:SRPT
Read Solid Biosciences Soars 32% on Trial Data: 189% Upside from Here?
AppLovin mobile advertising
February 19, 2025 6:46 AM ET

Up Nearly 1000%, Can AppLovin Keep Delivering for Investors?

Leo Miller

With AppLovin shares up close to 1000% in the past year, see how is the company looking toward the future to support its massive valuation.

NASDAQ:APP
Read Up Nearly 1000%, Can AppLovin Keep Delivering for Investors?
Semtech connectivity concept
February 18, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Semtech Shares Plummet on AI Server Woes—Is a Turnaround Ahead?

Leo Miller

Semtech shares have gotten absolutely crushed in the two months of 2025? Can shares make a comeback after the biggest name in AI hit the firm with bad news?

NASDAQ:SMTCNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Semtech Shares Plummet on AI Server Woes—Is a Turnaround Ahead?
Stacks of gold coins in the foreground with a digital financial chart background. The concept of market growth, investing, trading, and finance is depicted — Photo
February 18, 2025 5:00 AM ET

These 3 Stocks Just Announced Major Dividend Hikes

Leo Miller

See which three stocks just raised their dividend payments by over 15%. On firm now has a sky-high indicated yield of over 10%.

NYSE:NVONYSE:ABNYSE:RCL
Read These 3 Stocks Just Announced Major Dividend Hikes
Signpost with logotype at Novo Nordisk corporate headquarters. A pharmaceutical company headquartered in Denmark. Copenhagen, Denmark - august 12, 2023. — Stock Editorial Photography
February 17, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Novo Nordisk Shares Near New 52-Week Low: Analysts See Big Upside

Leo Miller

Novo Nordisk shares are closing in on a new 52-week low. Is the stock gearing up for a recovery with sentiment currently low?

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read Novo Nordisk Shares Near New 52-Week Low: Analysts See Big Upside
Symbotic warehouse equipment
February 16, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Symbotic Shares Down 37%—Is It Time for Bravery or Caution?

Leo Miller

Symbotic, a revolutionary warehouse robotics company, has seen its shares come under pressure lately. Will a rebound come soon?

NASDAQ:SYM
Read Symbotic Shares Down 37%—Is It Time for Bravery or Caution?
Kaunas, Lithuania - 2023 April 16: Playing Roblox mobile game. Point of view gaming on smartphone. High quality photo - Stock Editorial Photography
February 15, 2025 6:47 AM ET

Roblox's Big Dip: A Chance to Get in on the Vaunted Gaming Stock?

Leo Miller

Roblox shares came under pressure as its earnings release disappointed. What is to make of the dip in this renowned gaming stock?

NYSE:RBLX
Read Roblox's Big Dip: A Chance to Get in on the Vaunted Gaming Stock?
Dhaka, Bangladesh 04 Dec 2024:MicroStrategy logo is displayed on smartphone. — Stock Editorial Photography
February 14, 2025 5:23 AM ET

MicroStrategy’s 8% Preferred Stock: What Investors Should Know

Leo Miller

Dive into MicroStrategy's new preferred share offering. Dividend payment details, convertibility and price movement are all vital to understand.

NASDAQ:MSTR
Read MicroStrategy’s 8% Preferred Stock: What Investors Should Know
Chiang Mai Thailand.January 21, 2022: PayPal the largest operator of electronic money it was founded in 1998. PayPal most popular way of reception and sending Internet of payments at the eBay auction - Stock Editorial Photography
February 13, 2025 6:30 AM ET

PayPal: Time to Strike With Shares Down Double Digits?

Leo Miller

PayPal shares took a big hit post earnings. Can the stock recover long-term as it focuses in on a profitable growth strategy?

NASDAQ:PYPL
Read PayPal: Time to Strike With Shares Down Double Digits?
Eli Lilly mounjaro injections
February 13, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Will Eli Lilly Stock Keep Climbing? Q2 Trial Results Are Crucial

Leo Miller

Eli Lilly is still seeing rapid sales growth for its diabetes and weight loss drugs. However, one drug waiting in the wings hopes to be its next blockbuster.

NYSE:LLYNYSE:NVO
Read Will Eli Lilly Stock Keep Climbing? Q2 Trial Results Are Crucial
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February 13, 2025 5:30 AM ET

These 2 Tech Stocks Are Surging Back After a Q4 2024 Plunge

Leo Miller

These tech stocks are up 15% or more to start 2025 after shedding massive value to end 2024. See what is driving the rebound in these large-cap names.

NASDAQ:MPWRNYSE:UBER
Read These 2 Tech Stocks Are Surging Back After a Q4 2024 Plunge
Microchips Details — Photo
February 11, 2025 9:13 AM ET

3 Chip Stocks Still Trading 50% Below Their 52-Week Highs

Leo Miller

These three large cap chip stocks are trading deeply below their 52-week highs. They are looking to change their fortunes in 2025 and beyond.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:SMCI
Read 3 Chip Stocks Still Trading 50% Below Their 52-Week Highs
Rolls of steel sheet - stock image
February 11, 2025 8:36 AM ET

U.S. Steel: Will Trump-Backed Nippon Investment Drive Upside?

Leo Miller

President Trump's comments surrounding United States Steel have put the company back in the news. However, is there currently significant upside in this stock?

NYSE:XOTCMKTS:NPSCY
Read U.S. Steel: Will Trump-Backed Nippon Investment Drive Upside?
Stock market portfolio protection fortress
February 10, 2025 5:00 AM ET

2 Stocks to Shield Your Portfolio from AI and Tech Froth

Leo Miller

With fears of market froth, especially among many tech and AI names, these stocks can provide diversification from technological risks.

NYSE:PMNYSE:XOM
Read 2 Stocks to Shield Your Portfolio from AI and Tech Froth
Lam Research semiconductor wafer
February 9, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Lam Research: Is a NAND Upgrade Cycle the Next Growth Catalyst?

Leo Miller

Lam Research shares are gaining momentum to start off 2025. Can an upgrade cycle in a key chip technology spur further gains in this name in 2025?

NASDAQ:LRCX
Read Lam Research: Is a NAND Upgrade Cycle the Next Growth Catalyst?
June 27th 2024, datascientist looking at Meta AI service on his phone. — Photo by MauriceNorbert
February 8, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Meta Platforms Continues to Prove Why It's a Premier Play on AI

Leo Miller

Meta Platforms continues to show strength in its advertising business, powered largely by investments in AI. Wall Street is raising expectations for the stock.

NASDAQ:META
Read Meta Platforms Continues to Prove Why It's a Premier Play on AI
March 29, 2019, Brazil. International Business Machines - IBM - logo on the mobile device. IBM is a US company focused on the area of information technology. — Photo by rafapress
February 7, 2025 11:02 AM ET

IBM’s AI Bet Pays Off—What’s Next for Investors?

Leo Miller

IBM just had one of its best quarters in recent memory. The topline results are nothing special, but a deeper look shows why shares rose by just under 13%.

NYSE:IBM
Read IBM’s AI Bet Pays Off—What’s Next for Investors?
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February 6, 2025 8:02 AM ET

Billions in Buybacks: 4 Stocks Rewarding Shareholders Now

Leo Miller

These stocks are looking to return varying amounts of capital to shareholders using buybacks. One fintech's buyback capacity is equal to 25% of its market cap.

NASDAQ:PYPLNYSE:JNASDAQ:REGN
Read Billions in Buybacks: 4 Stocks Rewarding Shareholders Now
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February 5, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Visa and Mastercard Remain Strong Plays as Consumers Keep Swiping

Leo Miller

Visa and Mastercard shares continue to grind higher as the U.S. consumer keeps spending. However, could tariffs negatively impact these names?

NYSE:VNYSE:MA
Read Visa and Mastercard Remain Strong Plays as Consumers Keep Swiping
Atlassian work platform
February 5, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Atlassian: Upside Still in Play After Impressive Earnings Spike

Leo Miller

Software company Atlassian posted impressive fiscal Q2 2025 results, and the market rewarded the stock greatly. But, is there still room for the stock to run

NASDAQ:TEAM
Read Atlassian: Upside Still in Play After Impressive Earnings Spike
June 5, 2019, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Blackstone Group logo is displayed on a smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
February 3, 2025 8:36 AM ET

Big Dividend Hikes: 4 Large-Cap Stocks Increasing Payouts

Leo Miller

These four large-cap stocks, three of which are S&P 500 members, are raising their quarterly dividend payments to kick off 2025.

NYSE:BXNYSE:SWNYSE:SHEL
Read Big Dividend Hikes: 4 Large-Cap Stocks Increasing Payouts