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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.

  • Professional Background: Leo Miller is a financial writer with a background in investment research and market analysis. He has held roles as an investment research associate at Laird Norton Wetherby and as a research analyst at Sungarden Investment Publishing, where he gained hands-on experience evaluating equities and portfolio strategies.
  • Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, a top-ranked public business school. He has passed the CFA Level II exam.
  • Finance Experience: Leo began researching and investing in gold mining stocks in 2019 and started writing about finance and investing in 2021. He joined MarketBeat as a contributing writer in 2024, where he covers both stocks and ETFs. A strong research foundation and direct exposure to financial markets shape his perspectives.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in tech stocks, dividend-paying companies, ETFs, and value-oriented opportunities. His work emphasizes clarity, actionable insights, and education for investors at all levels.
  • Investment Approach: Leo follows a disciplined, long-term investing strategy rooted in fundamental analysis, with a strong focus on economics, sector and industry research, and passive investing principles.
  • Inspiration: Leo finds the stock market endlessly compelling and enjoys the challenge of separating meaningful data from noise. He’s passionate about analyzing what makes businesses stand out—and sharing those insights to guide informed investment decisions. As he puts it, “Performing strong analysis requires separating the wheat from the chaff.”
  • Fun Fact: Leo credits his grandfather for sparking his interest in investing and is a lifelong animal lover.
  • Areas of Expertise: Fundamental analysis, economics, industry and sector analysis

 

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance, Foster School of Business at University of Washington

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Latest Articles by Leo Miller

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June 18, 2025 9:39 AM ET

Sarepta Drops 42% on Fatalities; Markets Eye Solid Biosciences

Leo Miller

After a second patient passed away, Sarepta Therapeutics crashed. Solid Biosciences rose over 10% in response. Wall Street sees big upside in both names.

NASDAQ:SRPTNASDAQ:SLDB
Read Sarepta Drops 42% on Fatalities; Markets Eye Solid Biosciences
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June 18, 2025 7:27 AM ET

3 Auto Chip Stocks Up 60%+ From 2025 Lows: More Gains Ahead?

Leo Miller

Automotive chip stocks have made huge moves to the upside recently. With demand recovering, the run-ups in these names may be far from over.

NASDAQ:ONNYSE:STMNASDAQ:INDI
Read 3 Auto Chip Stocks Up 60%+ From 2025 Lows: More Gains Ahead?
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June 17, 2025 6:14 AM ET

3 Stocks With Major Buyback Power: AI & Auto in Focus

Leo Miller

Two tech stocks looking to provide AI solutions just hiked their buyback capacity, signaling confidence. A mid-cap stock also unveiled billions in new capacity.

NASDAQ:MDBNASDAQ:DOCUNYSE:ALV
Read 3 Stocks With Major Buyback Power: AI & Auto in Focus
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June 16, 2025 10:19 AM ET

3 Stocks With Rising Dividends Investors Shouldn’t Ignore

Leo Miller

UnitedHealth Group, FedEx, and Garmin just announced sizable increases to their dividends, adding juice for income-oriented investors.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:FDXNYSE:GRMN
Read 3 Stocks With Rising Dividends Investors Shouldn’t Ignore
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June 16, 2025 10:01 AM ET

Could Meta and Eli Lilly Trigger the Next Stock Split Boom?

Leo Miller

Meta Platforms and Eli Lilly are two stocks that could perform stock splits down the road, and it's not just because of their high share prices.

NYSE:LLYNASDAQ:META
Read Could Meta and Eli Lilly Trigger the Next Stock Split Boom?
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June 14, 2025 7:14 AM ET

Synopsys Stock Falls on China Ban, But Long-Term Outlook Holds

Leo Miller

Synopsys is caught up in the U.S.-China trade war. Is this a reason to run, or is the long-term upside still in play for this essential chip-design enabler?

NASDAQ:SNPSNASDAQ:ANSS
Read Synopsys Stock Falls on China Ban, But Long-Term Outlook Holds
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June 14, 2025 5:03 AM ET

Ouster Soars 27% as DoD Grants First 3D LiDAR Approval for Drones

Leo Miller

Ouster's Department of Defense win just sent shares skyrocketing. Its OS1 sensor now has Blue UAS approval, allowing a streamlined path for use in DoD drones.

NYSE:OUST
Read Ouster Soars 27% as DoD Grants First 3D LiDAR Approval for Drones
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June 12, 2025 11:01 AM ET

IonQ’s $1B Acquisition and Drug Discovery Leap With NVIDIA

Leo Miller

IonQ just hit investors with two pieces of big news. One shows proof of the company's tech being useful near-term. The other looks to aid its long-term goals.

NYSE:IONQ
Read IonQ’s $1B Acquisition and Drug Discovery Leap With NVIDIA
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June 12, 2025 6:16 AM ET

Wall Street Sees More Upside for Dell and HPE

Leo Miller

Dell and HPE got a slew of Wall Street upgrades after earnings. But, shares have barely budged since. Is there untapped opportunity in these AI server makers?

NYSE:DELLNYSE:HPE
Read Wall Street Sees More Upside for Dell and HPE
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June 12, 2025 5:53 AM ET

Mid-Cap Marvels: 3 Stocks That Crushed Sales Estimates in May

Leo Miller

TransMedics Group and two other mid-cap names just posted dominant performances in Q1, smashing forecasts set by Wall Street analysts.

NASDAQ:TMDXNYSE:EENYSE:ECG
Read Mid-Cap Marvels: 3 Stocks That Crushed Sales Estimates in May
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June 10, 2025 3:38 PM ET

AppLovin Dips on S&P 500 Snub, Morgan Stanley Lifts Target Anyway

Leo Miller

AppLovin's S&P 500 exclusion just hit the stock hard. However, analysts at Morgan Stanley remain bullish, announcing a price target increase on the same day.

NASDAQ:APPNASDAQ:HOOD
Read AppLovin Dips on S&P 500 Snub, Morgan Stanley Lifts Target Anyway
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June 10, 2025 8:28 AM ET

Meta Pulls Ahead of the Mag 7: Analysts Predict a Breakout Year

Leo Miller

Meta Platforms is solidly leading the Magnificent Seven in performance this year. Recent analyst updates suggest that new all-time highs may be on the horizon.

NASDAQ:META
Read Meta Pulls Ahead of the Mag 7: Analysts Predict a Breakout Year
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June 10, 2025 7:23 AM ET

4 Stocks Raising Dividends Across Energy, Retail & More

Leo Miller

Dividends are rising across sectors. See the energy stock that stands out for its +3% regular dividend yield and potential for big special dividend upside.

NYSE:EOGNYSE:LOWNYSE:DCI
Read 4 Stocks Raising Dividends Across Energy, Retail & More
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June 10, 2025 6:14 AM ET

Tankers, Takedowns & Air Taxis: Insiders Are Buying These 3 Names

Leo Miller

Insiders have doubled down, buying three stocks that they were already heavily invested in. A quote from a renowned investor shows why this is a positive sign.

NYSE:JOBYNYSE:TKONYSE:NAT
Read Tankers, Takedowns & Air Taxis: Insiders Are Buying These 3 Names
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June 9, 2025 5:48 AM ET

In a Historic Shift, 2 Cybersecurity Stocks Plan to Buyback Stock

Leo Miller

For two cybersecurity stocks, dilution may be coming to a fateful end. One industry giant could see its share count start to fall, a key tailwind for investors.

NASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:S
Read In a Historic Shift, 2 Cybersecurity Stocks Plan to Buyback Stock
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June 7, 2025 6:44 AM ET

With Novo Nordisk's CEO Out, Wall Street Wants an American Leader

Leo Miller

With its stock plummeting over the past year, Novo Nordisk is waving goodbye to its top executive. What might the future hold for the weight-loss drug kingpin?

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read With Novo Nordisk's CEO Out, Wall Street Wants an American Leader
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June 6, 2025 8:44 AM ET

Are NVIDIA's Ethernet Wins Signs of Hope or Horror for Arista?

Leo Miller

Staring competition from NVIDIA in the face, is Arista set to implode? A fight with Big Green may be just the opposite of the death nail it sounds like.

NYSE:ANETNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Are NVIDIA's Ethernet Wins Signs of Hope or Horror for Arista?
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June 6, 2025 8:24 AM ET

Broadcom Slides on Solid Earnings, AI Outlook Still Strong

Leo Miller

Broadcom posted Q2 results that beat estimates, but only by an inch. With shares still near highs, the focus remains on its four potential hyperscale customers.

NASDAQ:AVGO
Read Broadcom Slides on Solid Earnings, AI Outlook Still Strong
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June 5, 2025 2:11 PM ET

Is Meta Plotting a Stablecoin Comeback Years After Libra's Flop?

Leo Miller

Meta may be looking to get back in the stablecoin game. See how this could potentially benefit the stock and why Meta could find more success this time around.

NASDAQ:META
Read Is Meta Plotting a Stablecoin Comeback Years After Libra's Flop?
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June 4, 2025 5:19 AM ET

Constellation Energy and Meta Strike Nuclear Deal, Shares Whipsaw

Leo Miller

Constellation Energy shares soared in pre-market trading after the company announced a deal with Meta. However, what does this actually mean for both companies?

NASDAQ:CEGNASDAQ:META
Read Constellation Energy and Meta Strike Nuclear Deal, Shares Whipsaw
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June 3, 2025 3:34 PM ET

Among the Market’s Most Shorted: 2 Firms With +40% Short Interest

Leo Miller

Short interest above 20% is high, but these two stocks blow that figure out of the water. These highly volatile names are among the most shorted in the market.

NYSE:WOLFNYSE:KSS
Read Among the Market’s Most Shorted: 2 Firms With +40% Short Interest
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June 3, 2025 10:32 AM ET

Broadcom Earnings Preview: AVGO Stock Near Record Highs

Leo Miller

Broadcom's highly anticipated fiscal Q2 earnings are just on the horizon. Analysts are boosting their price targets with the results just days away.

NASDAQ:AVGO
Read Broadcom Earnings Preview: AVGO Stock Near Record Highs
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June 3, 2025 7:05 AM ET

These 3 Stocks Are Buying Back Billions in Shares

Leo Miller

Amid a new round of buyback authorizations, Deckers Outdoor is getting in on the action. The Hoka shoemaker may spend billions on buybacks with shares down big.

NYSE:DECKNYSE:LIINYSE:TS
Read These 3 Stocks Are Buying Back Billions in Shares
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June 2, 2025 3:03 PM ET

3 Stocks With 3% to 9% Yields Just Raised Dividends Again

Leo Miller

See these stocks with hefty dividend yields that just boosted payouts further. One has a yield closing in on 10%, with even more upside potential per analysts.

NYSE:LYBNYSE:MDTNYSE:FLO
Read 3 Stocks With 3% to 9% Yields Just Raised Dividends Again