Ryan Hasson, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Ryan HassonContributing AuthorTechnical Analysis, Momentum Trading, Risk Management ExperienceRyan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseEquity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychologyEducationBachelor of Commerce in Financial ManagementPast ExperienceEquities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital Zoom International: Business Analysis Consultant.Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Ryan HassonDecember 18, 2024 5:48 AM ETMomentum Shift in Motion for Disney Stock: Time to Buy?Ryan HassonAfter a challenging year, Disney has rebounded, climbing 25.5% YTD, driven by robust Q4 earnings and strong positioning that suggests further growth potential.NYSE:DISRead Momentum Shift in Motion for Disney Stock: Time to Buy?December 17, 2024 9:04 AM ETBroadcom’s Stellar Outlook Sparks Hopes for a Semi Sector RallyRyan HassonThe semi ETF (SMH) has reclaimed key technical levels and is approaching significant resistance, signaling a potential breakout as investor sentiment improves.NASDAQ:SMHNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGORead Broadcom’s Stellar Outlook Sparks Hopes for a Semi Sector RallyDecember 16, 2024 7:00 AM ETIs It Time to Buy Nuclear Energy Stocks After the Latest Dip?Ryan HassonThe recent 7% pullback in the utility sector, led by declines in top-performing nuclear stocks, raises the question: Time to buy the dip in nuclear stocks?NYSE:VSTNASDAQ:NNENYSE:SMRRead Is It Time to Buy Nuclear Energy Stocks After the Latest Dip?December 16, 2024 5:30 AM ET2 Small-Cap Stocks Set to Shine in a Bull MarketRyan HassonSmall-cap growth-orientated stocks like HTCR and CVAC often outperform during bullish markets due to their sensitivity to improving economic conditions.NASDAQ:HTCRNASDAQ:CVACRead 2 Small-Cap Stocks Set to Shine in a Bull MarketDecember 13, 2024 10:04 AM ETSoundHound AI: Can Its Meteoric Rise Sustain Into 2025?Ryan HassonSoundHound AI has surged 80% this month and nearly 200% this quarter, driven by speculative capital chasing hot themes like AI and an elevated short interest.NASDAQ:SOUNRead SoundHound AI: Can Its Meteoric Rise Sustain Into 2025?December 13, 2024 5:43 AM ETASML Holding: A Correction That Might Signal OpportunityRyan HassonASML, a semiconductor industry leader, is down 35% from its 52-week highs; however, the stock is beginning to show early signs of recovery.NASDAQ:ASMLRead ASML Holding: A Correction That Might Signal OpportunityDecember 10, 2024 7:38 AM ETTesla’s Closes in on $400: From Laggard to Leader in 2024Ryan HassonTesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) nears $400, rebounding from early struggles to post a 57% YTD gain, driven by strong earnings, milestones, and analyst optimism.NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla’s Closes in on $400: From Laggard to Leader in 2024December 9, 2024 6:30 AM ETConsumer Discretionary Stocks Soar but Is a Pullback Looming?Ryan HassonThe Consumer Discretionary sector has surged 26% this quarter, outperforming the QQQ's 16% gain, driven by key holdings Amazon (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA).NYSEARCA:XLYNASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:AMZNRead Consumer Discretionary Stocks Soar but Is a Pullback Looming?December 7, 2024 5:18 AM ETNebius Group Stock: A Rising AI Infrastructure StarRyan HassonNebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) has surged 45% in a week, driven by a $700 million private placement with major investors, including NVIDIA.NASDAQ:NBISNASDAQ:NVDARead Nebius Group Stock: A Rising AI Infrastructure StarDecember 5, 2024 7:38 AM ETRocket Lab: A Top-Performing Space Stock With Growth PotentialRyan HassonRocket Lab has soared 280% this quarter, emerging as a retail favorite and a potential competitor to SpaceX in the booming space industry.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab: A Top-Performing Space Stock With Growth PotentialDecember 5, 2024 5:22 AM ETZJK Stock Skyrockets Following NVIDIA Partnership NewsRyan HassonZJK Industrial's stock surged over 170% after announcing its collaboration with NVIDIA on liquid cooling components for next-generation AI servers.NASDAQ:ZJKNASDAQ:NVDARead ZJK Stock Skyrockets Following NVIDIA Partnership NewsDecember 3, 2024 7:50 AM ETUMAC Stock Climbs Amid Trump Jr. Appointment and Meme Stock HypeRyan HassonUnusual Machines, a manufacturer of drones and drone components, saw its stock skyrocket nearly 300% after Donald Trump Jr. joined its advisory board.NYSEAMERICAN:UMACRead UMAC Stock Climbs Amid Trump Jr. Appointment and Meme Stock HypeDecember 3, 2024 6:30 AM ETQuantum Computing Stocks Are on Fire: 3 Stocks to WatchRyan HassonQuantum computing stocks are surging, with some gaining well above 200% YTD, driven by advancements, partnerships, and growing investor interest.NYSE:IONQNYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:QUBTRead Quantum Computing Stocks Are on Fire: 3 Stocks to WatchDecember 3, 2024 5:30 AM ETThe 3 Best Consumer Staples Stocks for a Defensive StrategyRyan HassonThe Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLP) is beginning to gain notable momentum after breaking above key moving averages and prior resistance.NYSEARCA:XLPNASDAQ:COSTNYSE:PGRead The 3 Best Consumer Staples Stocks for a Defensive StrategyDecember 2, 2024 5:00 AM ET2 Home Improvement Leaders Building Momentum for UpsideRyan Hasson Lowe’s and Home Depot are enjoying robust year-to-date performances, breaking out of bullish consolidations as the year-end approaches.NYSE:HDNYSE:LOWRead 2 Home Improvement Leaders Building Momentum for UpsideNovember 27, 2024 5:00 AM ETSemler Stock Surges Over 130% in November: A New Bitcoin Play?Ryan HassonSemler Scientific has surged over 130% in November fueled by its expanded Bitcoin holdings and introduction of "Bitcoin Yield" as a key performance indicator.NASDAQ:SMLRNASDAQ:MSTRRead Semler Stock Surges Over 130% in November: A New Bitcoin Play?November 25, 2024 6:15 AM ETShould Investors Chase Tech Gains Into Year-End?Ryan HassonThe popular tech ETF XLK has gained 21.3% year-to-date and is consolidating near its 52-week high, with strong breakout potential.NYSEARCA:XLKNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTRead Should Investors Chase Tech Gains Into Year-End?November 25, 2024 6:00 AM ET2 Solar Stocks to Watch as Election Sparks UncertaintyRyan HassonSolar stocks, including First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR), have faced significant pressure and selling due to potential policy shifts under a Trump-led administration.NASDAQ:FSLRNYSEARCA:TANRead 2 Solar Stocks to Watch as Election Sparks UncertaintyNovember 21, 2024 5:15 AM ETIs Biotech’s Bull Run Over? Examining Election ImpactsRyan HassonThe biotech sector's breakout attempt post-election reversed sharply, with ETFs like IBB and XBI falling and invalidating the long-term bullish setup.NASDAQ:IBBNYSEARCA:XBINASDAQ:MRNARead Is Biotech’s Bull Run Over? Examining Election ImpactsNovember 20, 2024 7:00 AM ET5 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold ForeverRyan HassonDividend ETFs provide conservative investors with steady income, growth potential, and diversification, making them ideal for a buy-and-hold strategy.NYSEARCA:VOONYSEARCA:XLUNYSEARCA:SDYRead 5 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold ForeverNovember 15, 2024 5:36 AM ET3 High-Yields Unfazed by the Election: Altria, Truist, VerizonRyan HassonTFC, MO, and VZ offer high dividend yields, providing stability for income-focused investors amid extreme market moves, market volatility, and uncertainty.NYSE:TFCNYSE:VZNYSE:MORead 3 High-Yields Unfazed by the Election: Altria, Truist, VerizonNovember 13, 2024 6:30 AM ETUnder-the-Radar AI Stock Vertiv Up 160% and ClimbingRyan HassonVertiv Holdings has surged over 160% YTD, boosted by strong Q3 earnings and raised Q4 guidance amid rising demand for AI-driven infrastructure.NYSE:VRTRead Under-the-Radar AI Stock Vertiv Up 160% and ClimbingNovember 11, 2024 6:55 AM ETTime to Go Long Costco After the Stock Hits New Heights?Ryan HassonCostco’s stock has surged 43% YTD, reaching new highs. Analysts maintain a bullish rating, and institutional inflows reflect solid confidence in its outlook.NASDAQ:COSTRead Time to Go Long Costco After the Stock Hits New Heights?November 8, 2024 6:25 AM ETThe Top 5 Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD in 2024Ryan HassonSeveral sector giants in the S&P 500 index have surged remarkably higher this year, outpacing the broader market and posting triple-digit YTD returns.NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:TRGPRead The Top 5 Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD in 2024 Page 1 of 17 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. 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