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Ryan Hasson, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Ryan Hasson
About The Author

Ryan Hasson

Contributing Author

Technical Analysis, Momentum Trading, Risk Management

Experience

Ryan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Equity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychology

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Past Experience

Equities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital

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Latest Articles by Ryan Hasson

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May 6, 2025 10:50 AM ET

3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the Market

Ryan Hasson

Several mid-cap medical stocks, such as ADMA, PEN, and TMDX, are outperforming in 2025, showing resilience despite broader market weakness.

NYSE:PENNASDAQ:ADMANASDAQ:TMDX
Read 3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the Market
Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations
May 5, 2025 5:38 AM ET

Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report on May 8 comes amid high expectations, mixed sentiment, and significant short interest.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations
Investor and economist Warren Buffett forecasts stocks maket
May 2, 2025 5:06 AM ET

Buffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F Filing

Ryan Hasson

Ahead of Berkshire's upcoming 13F filing, expected mid-May, Apple, American Express, and Bank of America remain core pillars of its equity portfolio.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:AXPNYSE:BAC
Read Buffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F Filing
2025 stocks
April 30, 2025 7:11 AM ET

3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025

Ryan Hasson

Amid a turbulent 2025, several defensive dividend stocks have emerged as top performers while the S&P 500 remains down 5.5% year-to-date.

NYSE:PMNYSE:WMBNYSE:T
Read 3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025
Cybersecurity
April 29, 2025 8:03 AM ET

These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the Downturn

Ryan Hasson

The cybersecurity sector has shown standout relative strength in 2025, outperforming the broader tech space amid market volatility and uncertainty.

NASDAQ:ZSNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:FTNT
Read These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the Downturn
Bavaria, Germany - Apr. 6, 2025: In this photo illustration, Alphabet Inc. logo seen displayed on a monitor. This company is one of the ones that lost the most market value after January 20, 2025. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 28, 2025 9:23 AM ET

Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback Announcement

Ryan Hasson

Alphabet shares rallied after the company reported a strong Q1 2025 earnings beat, announced a dividend increase, and authorized a $70 billion buyback.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback Announcement
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April 25, 2025 7:34 AM ET

3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year

Ryan Hasson

While the broader market remains under pressure in 2025, SO, KO, and VZ have quietly outperformed with strong returns and resilient fundamentals.

NYSE:KONYSE:SONYSE:VZ
Read 3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year
Rocket Lab Electron 'It's Business Time' on the pad at LC-1. Photo credit: Kieran Fanning
April 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab announced that it was selected for a major Department of Defense hypersonic test flight under the $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 program.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings
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April 24, 2025 6:15 AM ET

MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends

Ryan Hasson

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has surged over 25% year-to-date, defying global market weakness thanks to its diversified e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.

NASDAQ:MELI
Read MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends
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April 23, 2025 5:00 AM ET

2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead

Ryan Hasson

Despite recent market turmoil, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming, up nearly 12% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's 12% decline.

NYSEARCA:VOONASDAQ:DPZ
Read 2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead
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April 21, 2025 9:19 AM ET

Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are Buying

Ryan Hasson

Despite challenges and a sharp decline in stock value, Alphabet’s strong fundamentals and historically low valuation present a compelling long-term opportunity.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are Buying
Rocket Launch
April 17, 2025 8:18 AM ET

Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense News

Ryan Hasson

RKLB announced on Monday that it had been selected for two major hypersonic defense programs, opening the door to multi-billion-dollar contracts.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense News
S&P 500
April 16, 2025 5:55 AM ET

The 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?

Ryan Hasson

Amid market turbulence and policy shifts, do two of the S&P 500’s steepest decliners, DECK and CRL, offer deep value or signal deeper trouble ahead?

NYSE:DECKNYSE:CRL
Read The 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?
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April 15, 2025 5:43 AM ET

Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Ryan Hasson

While the overall market has seen a steep selloff, financials (XLF ETF) have outperformed, declining just 3.4% YTD versus nearly 9% for the S&P 500.

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:JPMNYSE:WFC
Read Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?
Rocket Lab stock
April 11, 2025 6:55 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab shows relative strength, holding above its 200-day SMA despite a sharp 2025 selloff, suggesting potential leadership in a future market rebound.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?
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April 9, 2025 8:19 AM ET

Is Alphabet a Generational Buying Opportunity at These Levels?

Ryan Hasson

Alphabet 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:GOOGL
Read Is Alphabet a Generational Buying Opportunity at These Levels?
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April 9, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Top 3 S&P 500 Winners in a Losing Market

Ryan Hasson

Despite 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:CVS
Read Top 3 S&P 500 Winners in a Losing Market
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April 7, 2025 8:39 AM ET

2 Defensive Sectors to Protect Your Portfolio During a Recession

Ryan Hasson

Consumer Staples and Utilities historically outperform during recessions, offering relative safety as investors seek defensive sectors.

NYSEARCA:XLPNYSEARCA:XLU
Read 2 Defensive Sectors to Protect Your Portfolio During a Recession
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April 7, 2025 5:52 AM ET

AI Takes Over Search: Is Google's Dominance At Risk?

Ryan Hasson

AI 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:GOOGL
Read AI Takes Over Search: Is Google's Dominance At Risk?
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April 3, 2025 5:37 AM ET

Rocket Lab: $5.6 Billion Defense Contract Fuels RKLB’s Future

Ryan Hasson

Rocket 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:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab: $5.6 Billion Defense Contract Fuels RKLB’s Future
New Home construction
April 2, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Homebuilders in Freefall: Bargain Opportunity or Falling Knife?

Ryan Hasson

The 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:PHM
Read Homebuilders in Freefall: Bargain Opportunity or Falling Knife?
Exxon Mobil
April 2, 2025 6:18 AM ET

Will 2025 Be the Year the Energy Sector Finally Breaks Out?

Ryan Hasson

The 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:XOM
Read Will 2025 Be the Year the Energy Sector Finally Breaks Out?
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March 31, 2025 6:45 AM ET

3 High-Performing Tech ETFs to Diversify Your Portfolio

Ryan 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:VGT
Read 3 High-Performing Tech ETFs to Diversify Your Portfolio
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March 26, 2025 8:46 AM ET

Is Alphabet Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Recent Correction?

Ryan Hasson

Despite increased competition, Alphabet appears attractively valued with a forward P/E of 16.69, especially as technical indicators suggest a short-term bottom.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Is Alphabet Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Recent Correction?