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 HassonApril 11, 2025 6:55 AM ETRocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?Ryan HassonRocket Lab shows relative strength, holding above its 200-day SMA despite a sharp 2025 selloff, suggesting potential leadership in a future market rebound.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?April 9, 2025 8:19 AM ETIs Alphabet a Generational Buying Opportunity at These Levels?Ryan HassonAlphabet is down over 23% YTD and more than 30% from its highs, as broader market volatility, rising tariffs, and geopolitical tensions fuel a tech sell-off.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Is Alphabet a Generational Buying Opportunity at These Levels?April 9, 2025 6:00 AM ETTop 3 S&P 500 Winners in a Losing MarketRyan HassonDespite a broad market correction in 2025, three S&P 500 stocks have defied the downturn, delivering standout performance and showcasing strong fundamentals.NYSE:PMNYSE:CORNYSE:CVSRead Top 3 S&P 500 Winners in a Losing MarketApril 7, 2025 8:39 AM ET2 Defensive Sectors to Protect Your Portfolio During a RecessionRyan HassonConsumer Staples and Utilities historically outperform during recessions, offering relative safety as investors seek defensive sectors.NYSEARCA:XLPNYSEARCA:XLURead 2 Defensive Sectors to Protect Your Portfolio During a RecessionApril 7, 2025 5:52 AM ETAI Takes Over Search: Is Google's Dominance At Risk?Ryan HassonAI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok are disrupting how users search for information, posing a potential long-term threat to Google’s ad-driven search business.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead AI Takes Over Search: Is Google's Dominance At Risk?April 3, 2025 5:37 AM ETRocket Lab: $5.6 Billion Defense Contract Fuels RKLB’s FutureRyan HassonRocket Lab has been awarded a spot in the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 contract, allowing it to compete for U.S. DoD launch orders.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab: $5.6 Billion Defense Contract Fuels RKLB’s FutureApril 2, 2025 7:00 AM ETHomebuilders in Freefall: Bargain Opportunity or Falling Knife?Ryan HassonThe SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) has entered bear market territory, down nearly 24% from its 52-week high as mounting challenges weigh on the sector.NYSEARCA:XHBNYSE:PHMRead Homebuilders in Freefall: Bargain Opportunity or Falling Knife?April 2, 2025 6:18 AM ETWill 2025 Be the Year the Energy Sector Finally Breaks Out?Ryan HassonThe energy sector ETF has been consolidating between $80 and $100 since mid-2022 and is nearing key resistance, which could confirm a multi-year breakout. NYSEARCA:XLENYSE:XOMRead Will 2025 Be the Year the Energy Sector Finally Breaks Out?March 31, 2025 6:45 AM ET3 High-Performing Tech ETFs to Diversify Your PortfolioRyan Hasson Rather than picking individual tech stocks in a volatile market, technology ETFs provide diversified exposure while balancing growth potential and risk.NASDAQ:QQQNYSEARCA:XLKNYSEARCA:VGTRead 3 High-Performing Tech ETFs to Diversify Your PortfolioMarch 26, 2025 8:46 AM ETIs Alphabet Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Recent Correction?Ryan HassonDespite increased competition, Alphabet appears attractively valued with a forward P/E of 16.69, especially as technical indicators suggest a short-term bottom.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Is Alphabet Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Recent Correction?March 25, 2025 8:29 AM ETSpace Stocks Bottoming: Which Are Positioned Best for a Bounce?Ryan HassonSpace stocks surged in 2024 but faced sharp declines in 2025, with key players like Rocket Lab, Redwire, and Intuitive Machines trying to form a bottom.NASDAQ:RKLBNYSE:RDWNASDAQ:LUNRRead Space Stocks Bottoming: Which Are Positioned Best for a Bounce?March 25, 2025 6:00 AM ETTop Utility Stocks Powering Through VolatilityRyan HassonDuring recent volatility, the utilities sector has held up better than the broader market, maintaining technical strength above key moving averages.NYSEARCA:XLUNYSE:SONYSE:DUKRead Top Utility Stocks Powering Through VolatilityMarch 22, 2025 5:55 AM ETAlphabet Stock Becomes a Low-Risk, High-Reward PlayRyan HassonGOOGL has entered a bear market, down 22% from its 52-week highs, amid a broader selloff driven by trade tensions and capital outflows from tech stocks.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Alphabet Stock Becomes a Low-Risk, High-Reward PlayMarch 21, 2025 8:34 AM ETAnalysts Stay Bullish on Rocket Lab as Signs of a Bottom EmergeRyan HassonDespite RKLB’s 44% drop from its 2024 peak, analysts remain bullish with a Moderate Buy rating and a $23.06 price target, signaling a potential upside.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Analysts Stay Bullish on Rocket Lab as Signs of a Bottom EmergeMarch 19, 2025 5:39 AM ET Palo Alto Networks: Cybersecurity Standout in a Turbulent MarketRyan HassonDespite market and sector weakness, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has risen nearly 2% YTD, outperforming the broader tech sector despite a risk-off market.NASDAQ:PANWRead Palo Alto Networks: Cybersecurity Standout in a Turbulent MarketMarch 17, 2025 6:44 AM ETGold Breaks $3,000: What's Driving the Rally and How to Invest?Ryan HassonThe price of Gold per ounce surpassed $3,000 for the first time on Friday amid economic uncertainty, central bank buying, and geopolitical risks. NYSEARCA:GDXNYSEARCA:GLDRead Gold Breaks $3,000: What's Driving the Rally and How to Invest?March 13, 2025 7:17 AM ETIs a Bottom Finally Forming in Rocket Lab Stock?Ryan HassonRocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) shares are attempting to bottom out. They plunged 44% from their January all-time highs following a stellar 360% surge in 2024.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Is a Bottom Finally Forming in Rocket Lab Stock?March 13, 2025 5:52 AM ETNu Holdings: Is Brazil’s Fintech Leader a Buy at This Discount?Ryan HassonNu Holdings has over 50% of Brazil's adult population and is expanding in Mexico and Colombia, targeting Latin America's growing population and economy.NYSE:NURead Nu Holdings: Is Brazil’s Fintech Leader a Buy at This Discount?March 11, 2025 8:53 AM ETU.S. Stocks Sink, Foreign Markets Soar: 3 ETFs to Ride the WaveRyan HassonChina, emerging markets, and Europe have outperformed the U.S. in 2025, with China’s FXI ETF up 18%, EEM up 4%, and IEV up 13% YTD.NYSEARCA:FXINYSEARCA:EEMNYSEARCA:IEVRead U.S. Stocks Sink, Foreign Markets Soar: 3 ETFs to Ride the WaveMarch 10, 2025 7:02 AM ET3 Defensive Investments for a Market Under PressureRyan HassonDefensive investments like Gold, Consumer Staples, and Dividend ETFs offer stability, steady income, and diversification, helping investors amid uncertainty. NYSEARCA:GLDNYSEARCA:XLPRead 3 Defensive Investments for a Market Under PressureMarch 6, 2025 6:55 AM ET2 Oversold Stocks With Major Reasons to ReboundRyan HassonThe recent market selloff has opened the door to potential bargain-hunting opportunities. Two standout names, MELI and PYPL, show promise.NASDAQ:PYPLNASDAQ:MELIRead 2 Oversold Stocks With Major Reasons to ReboundMarch 4, 2025 7:10 AM ETRocket Lab's Plunge: Buy the Dip or Watch from the Sidelines?Ryan HassonRKLB has tumbled 44% from recent highs, driven by market volatility and weak Q1 guidance, but some analysts see this as a potential buying opportunity.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab's Plunge: Buy the Dip or Watch from the Sidelines?March 3, 2025 9:15 AM ET3 Oversold Magnificent Seven Stocks at Key Levels: Buy Now?Ryan HassonSeveral Magnificent Seven stocks, including GOOGL, TSLA, and AMZN, have faced YTD declines and are now trading around their 200-day Simple Moving Average.NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:TSLARead 3 Oversold Magnificent Seven Stocks at Key Levels: Buy Now?March 3, 2025 5:30 AM ETHigh-Flying Defense Stocks Tumble: Market Jitters or DoD Cuts?Ryan HassonThe DoD's plan to cut its budget by $50 billion annually over five years triggered sharp declines in high-flying defense and tech stocks like Palantir and Axon.NASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTRead High-Flying Defense Stocks Tumble: Market Jitters or DoD Cuts? 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