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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

Timisoara, Romania - April 05, 2020: Close-up of a Qualcomm MSM6290 . Electronic components.

Momentum Is Building for Qualcomm to Have a Strong Run in 2025

Leo Miller

With some key issues reduced in importance, shares of Qualcomm are gaining steam to have strong performance in the new year.

NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:ARM
Read Momentum Is Building for Qualcomm to Have a Strong Run in 2025
3D illustration of conceptual smart city hologram on smartphone screen. Telecom radio towers and wifi connections between buildings.

Telecom Titans: Comparing Verizon and AT&T for Growth Potential

Leo Miller

Verizon and AT&T continue to be to of the firms battling of telecom supremacy. Which one looks positioned better for 2025 and beyond?

NYSE:VZNYSE:TNASDAQ:FYBR
Read Telecom Titans: Comparing Verizon and AT&T for Growth Potential
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing
January 17, 2025 6:45 AM ET

TSMC: Long-Term Outlook Still Strong as Geopolitical Risk Rises

Leo Miller

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing pleased investors with its latest earnings. However, its important to consider how new U.S. controls could affect the stock.

NYSE:TSM
Read TSMC: Long-Term Outlook Still Strong as Geopolitical Risk Rises
Cerence AI sound system
January 16, 2025 9:06 AM ET

Cerence AI: One-Hit Wonder or Long-Term Winner After NVIDIA Pact?

Leo Miller

Cerence is an AI-assistant company that over doubled in price after an press release featuring NVIDIA. Is the excitement warranted, or shrouded in hype?

NASDAQ:CRNCNASDAQ:SOUNNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Cerence AI: One-Hit Wonder or Long-Term Winner After NVIDIA Pact?
POZNAN, POLAND - NOV 29, 2018: Plastic bottles of Coca-Cola, a carbonated soft drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA - Stock Editorial Photography
January 16, 2025 6:15 AM ET

3 Defensive Stocks Analysts Are Bullish on to Kick Off the Year

Leo Miller

Check out these three defensive stocks that Wall Street analysts are upgrading their ratings on in the first few weeks of 2025.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:KONASDAQ:AMZN
Read 3 Defensive Stocks Analysts Are Bullish on to Kick Off the Year
Real Estate Investment Trust REIT
January 15, 2025 6:30 AM ET

3 REITs With Big Dividend Growth and Sustainable Payouts

Leo Miller

These three Real Estate Investment Trust instituted large dividend payment increases in 2024 of up to 150% versus 2023 levels.

NYSE:INNNYSE:VRENYSE:RLJ
Read 3 REITs With Big Dividend Growth and Sustainable Payouts
BigBear.ai stock price
January 14, 2025 5:10 AM ET

Analyst Upgrade Shows Over Double Bagger Potential for BigBear.ai

Leo Miller

BigBear.ai recently received a massive price target increase from one Wall Street analyst. Is it time to get in on this small AI stock?

NYSE:BBAINASDAQ:PLTR
Read Analyst Upgrade Shows Over Double Bagger Potential for BigBear.ai
Xpeng P7 is a Chinese alternative to Tesla Model S — Stock Editorial Photography
January 13, 2025 6:45 AM ET

2 Chinese EV Makers Setting Record Sales and Improving Margins

Leo Miller

Two Chinese EV makers just posted record sales in December. They are also making strides in profitability. What is the outlook on these names for 2025?

NYSE:ZKNYSE:XPEVNYSE:GM
Read 2 Chinese EV Makers Setting Record Sales and Improving Margins
DevSecOps Concept - Integration of Security Testing Throughout the Development and Operations IT Lifecycle - Tools to Release Resilient Software Faster and More Efficiently on the Digital Cloud - 3D Illustration
January 12, 2025 5:30 AM ET

ServiceTitan Made Waves in Its IPO, But Is the Stock a Buy?

Leo Miller

ServiceTitan has been one of the most talked about stocks to go public in 2024. Where can the stock go from here after surging 42% on its first day?

NASDAQ:TTAN
Read ServiceTitan Made Waves in Its IPO, But Is the Stock a Buy?
Valencia, spain - 12/02/2023. Public electric charging points are insufficient for the demand for modern electric cars.
January 10, 2025 5:30 AM ET

EV Sales Are Hitting Record Highs: 3 ETFs That Can Benefit

Leo Miller

As EV sales of many firms hit record highs, these three ETFs are top of mind. They provide exposure to the EV market with varied methodologies.

BATS:FDRVNASDAQ:EVMTNASDAQ:TSLA
Read EV Sales Are Hitting Record Highs: 3 ETFs That Can Benefit
Stuttgart, Germany - 12-11-2024: Smartphone with logo of American software company Pegasystems Inc. (Pega) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 9, 2025 8:20 AM ET

Breaking Down Pegasystems, A Wedbush Top AI Pick for 2025

Leo Miller

Pegasystems made Wedbush's list of top 10 AI picks for 2025. See how this company is using AI to streamline and transform business.

NASDAQ:PEGANYSE:RYNYSE:C
Read Breaking Down Pegasystems, A Wedbush Top AI Pick for 2025
Apple, Google, Meta stock buybacks
January 9, 2025 5:45 AM ET

The 3 Kings of Buybacks in 2024: Can They Do It Again?

Leo Miller

These stocks bought back the most stock in 2024. However, do these big S&P 500 names have what it takes to do so again in 2025?

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:META
Read The 3 Kings of Buybacks in 2024: Can They Do It Again?
Disney Fubo merger
January 7, 2025 9:24 AM ET

Disney: Forging a 3-Headed Sports Streaming Giant With Fubo Deal

Leo Miller

Disney and FuboTV are combining forces. See what this huge deal means for these entertainment companies as live sports becomes more and more important.

NYSE:DISNYSE:FUBONYSE:DIS
Read Disney: Forging a 3-Headed Sports Streaming Giant With Fubo Deal
Warren Buffett stock picks
January 7, 2025 8:26 AM ET

How Buffett’s Best and Worst Stock Bets Have Fared 5 Years Later

Leo Miller

Warren Buffett's stock picks from Q4 2019 have gone on wildly different rides. Some have skyrocketed, while other's are now out of the portfolio altogether.

NYSE:LUVNYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AAPL
Read How Buffett’s Best and Worst Stock Bets Have Fared 5 Years Later
As the sun dips below the horizon, a squadron of drones takes to the sky, silhouetted against the fading light of dusk — Photo
January 6, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Military Contract Fuels Growth in These 2 Autonomous Drone Stocks

Leo Miller

Check out these autonomous drone stocks that are multiplying in value after the announcement of a key deal with the U.S. military.

NASDAQ:RCATNASDAQ:PDYN
Read Military Contract Fuels Growth in These 2 Autonomous Drone Stocks
Quantum computing processor chip
January 4, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Quantum Opportunity: Skywater Technology's Long-Term Potential

Leo Miller

Skywater Technology is a semiconductor manufacturer and development company with an interesting business model. It also has quantum computing upside.

NASDAQ:SKYT
Read Quantum Opportunity: Skywater Technology's Long-Term Potential
Stuttgart, Germany - 07-24-2023: Person holding cellphone with webpage of shoe company Birkenstock Group B.V. Co. KG on screen in front of logo. Focus on center of phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 2, 2025 6:49 AM ET

These 3 Retail Stocks Can Keep Winning in 2025

Leo Miller

Check out these three retail footwear & apparel stocks that can build off of their success in 2024 and keep rising in the new year.

NYSEARCA:XRTNYSE:NKENYSE:FL
Read These 3 Retail Stocks Can Keep Winning in 2025
Netflix and NFL game
January 2, 2025 5:45 AM ET

65 Million NFL Views Propel Netflix Toward Long-Term Growth

Leo Miller

Netflix broker stream records in its Christmas Day partnership with the NFL. Live sports are a long-term growth engine for streaming and related services.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:TTDNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read 65 Million NFL Views Propel Netflix Toward Long-Term Growth
Stock Buybacks
December 31, 2024 7:15 AM ET

3 Stocks Ringing in The New Year With Large Buyback Announcements

Leo Miller

These three firms are opening up the new year by announcing large share buybacks. One is aiming to return over 50% of its cash to investors.

NYSE:GEVNASDAQ:MTCHNYSE:OLN
Read 3 Stocks Ringing in The New Year With Large Buyback Announcements
Viersen, Germany - July 9. 2023: Closeup of mobile phone on computer keyboard with logo lettering of Google Alphabet holding company
December 30, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Why Alphabet Could Be the Best Magnificent 7 Stock to Own

Leo Miller

Google stock is trading at the lowest forward valuation among its Magnificent Seven peers. Is it the best of the bunch to own going forward?

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Why Alphabet Could Be the Best Magnificent 7 Stock to Own
Computer motherboard closeup — Photo
December 28, 2024 5:30 AM ET

These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025

Leo Miller

These three chip stocks are largely unrivaled when it comes to dominating their area of expertise. This puts them in a great position as we enter 2025.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:AVGO
Read These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025
MongoDB coding image
December 27, 2024 9:26 AM ET

How AI Implementation Could Help MongoDB Roar Back in 2025

Leo Miller

Tech stock MongoDB is looking to rebound in 2025 after losing over a third of its value in 2024. The progression of the AI evolution may give it a hand.

NASDAQ:MDB
Read How AI Implementation Could Help MongoDB Roar Back in 2025
NEW YORK, NY, USA - APRIL 17, 2019: Rivian is new electric vehicle shown at the New York International Auto Show 2019, at the Jacob Javits Center. This was Press Preview Day One of NYIAS
December 27, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Rivian's Rebound: Should This EV Stock Be on Your Radar?

Leo Miller

Rivian shares have rebounded strongly over the past month, up +30%. Is now the time to get in on this EV maker that's is pushing hard to improve profitability?

OTCMKTS:VWAGYNASDAQ:RIVN
Read Rivian's Rebound: Should This EV Stock Be on Your Radar?
Lviv, Ukraine - 05.20.2022: Concept bank card and money bills on a background — Stock Editorial Photography
December 23, 2024 8:47 AM ET

3 Big-Name Stocks Just Announced Big-Time Dividend Increases

Leo Miller

Eli Lilly, plus two other massive companies, just announced double-digit percentage increases in their quarterly dividend payments.

NASDAQ:PCARNYSE:LLYNYSE:V
Read 3 Big-Name Stocks Just Announced Big-Time Dividend Increases