Sam Quirke, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Sam QuirkeContributing AuthorTechnical AnalysisExperienceSam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exitsEducationTrinity College, Dublin, IEPast ExperienceProfessional futures trader, start-up fund managerLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Sam QuirkeFebruary 20, 2025 8:07 AM ETTesla: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to RunSam QuirkeWith bullish analysts calling for 45% upside, momentum is clearly starting to swing away from the bears and back to the bulls. NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to RunFebruary 19, 2025 11:06 AM ETSoFi Stock Rallying Strong in the Last 5 Days—What’s Driving It?Sam QuirkeWith momentum returning and the uptrend resuming, this looks like a textbook buy-the-dip setup for investors who believe the growth story is still intact.NASDAQ:SOFIRead SoFi Stock Rallying Strong in the Last 5 Days—What’s Driving It?February 19, 2025 6:23 AM ETAlphabet’s Pullback Just Opened a Window for Smart InvestorsSam QuirkeWhile the earnings report contained a revenue miss that spooked the market, it's worth remembering that it was still Alphabet's highest ever revenue print. NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Alphabet’s Pullback Just Opened a Window for Smart InvestorsFebruary 12, 2025 5:45 AM ETBroadcom Stock: Why the Upside Is Too Good to IgnoreSam QuirkeThe strong earnings, rising dividends, and bullish support from analysts on Broadcom make it’s hard to ignore the potential upside oozing from this stock. NASDAQ:AVGORead Broadcom Stock: Why the Upside Is Too Good to IgnoreFebruary 10, 2025 8:12 AM ETWhy Salesforce Stock Could Be on the Verge of a BreakoutSam Quirke Just last week, the team over at Needham & Company reiterated their Buy rating on Salesforce shares, along with their $400 price target. NYSE:CRMRead Why Salesforce Stock Could Be on the Verge of a BreakoutFebruary 10, 2025 7:42 AM ET3 Reasons to Love This Underperforming ChipmakerSam QuirkeShares remain well below last year's all time high, presenting a solid opportunity for investors looking to position themselves ahead of the next leg higher.NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:QCOMRead 3 Reasons to Love This Underperforming ChipmakerFebruary 7, 2025 10:26 AM ET3 Reasons to Treat AMD's Drop as an Entry OpportunitySam Quirke Multiple bullish updates from analysts over the past 24 hours suggest Wall Street remains firmly behind AMD's growth story. NASDAQ:AMDRead 3 Reasons to Treat AMD's Drop as an Entry OpportunityFebruary 7, 2025 7:47 AM ETWhy Amazon Could Be the Best Big Tech Investment of Q1Sam QuirkeIn the aftermath of last night's report, the team over at Rosenblatt were quick to reiterate their Buy rating and even boosted their price target. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Why Amazon Could Be the Best Big Tech Investment of Q1February 6, 2025 7:05 AM ETAlphabet’s 8% Drop Might Be the Entry Opportunity of the YearSam QuirkeWith the stock still up 30% from the same time last year, this pullback might just be the golden entry point many have been waiting for. NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Alphabet’s 8% Drop Might Be the Entry Opportunity of the YearJanuary 31, 2025 9:00 AM ETWhy Nike Stock Could Be 2025’s Top Comeback PlaySam QuirkeMacro factors are contributing to a risk-on sentiment that should fuel investor interest in stocks that are still playing catch-up on last year, just like Nike.NYSE:NKERead Why Nike Stock Could Be 2025’s Top Comeback PlayJanuary 31, 2025 8:54 AM ETUber Stock Gaining Speed: Analysts See 30% UpsideSam QuirkeWith the S&P 500 currently hovering right below its high, there should be a risk-on sentiment among investors for underperforming stocks like Uber. NYSE:UBERRead Uber Stock Gaining Speed: Analysts See 30% UpsideJanuary 29, 2025 6:22 AM ETWhy Salesforce Stock Could Be at Fresh Highs by FebruarySam QuirkeOne of the reasons we're so excited about Salesforce is the analysts' coverage of the stock. Just last week, TD Cowen upgraded it to a Buy. NYSE:CRMRead Why Salesforce Stock Could Be at Fresh Highs by FebruaryJanuary 21, 2025 9:26 AM ETSAP’s Strong Momentum: A Bullish Setup for InvestorsSam QuirkeWith just three weeks gone of the new year, 2025 is already shaping up to be another banner year for SAP. Let's jump in and take a look.NYSE:SAPRead SAP’s Strong Momentum: A Bullish Setup for InvestorsJanuary 15, 2025 5:15 AM ETWhy Nike Is on The Verge of a Massive Comeback RallySam QuirkeThe team at Piper Sandler just upgraded their rating on Nike from Neutral to Overweight, setting a fresh price target of $90.NYSE:NKERead Why Nike Is on The Verge of a Massive Comeback RallyJanuary 14, 2025 6:45 AM ETWhy McDonald's Is About to Become a $300 Stock AgainSam QuirkeAs we head into the first couple of weeks of the year, bullish analyst updates are setting the stage for what could be a strong rebound in 2025. NYSE:MCDRead Why McDonald's Is About to Become a $300 Stock AgainJanuary 13, 2025 7:57 AM ETSnowflake Stock: Bullish Upgrades Demand Investors' AttentionSam QuirkeWith several analyst updates pointing to further gains for Snowflake shares, there's a lot for investors to be excited about right now. NYSE:SNOWRead Snowflake Stock: Bullish Upgrades Demand Investors' AttentionJanuary 11, 2025 5:00 AM ETBullish on Athleisure? Here’s Why Lululemon Stock ShinesSam Quirke Shares are still a good bit off their record close from December 2023, but there are reasons to think this won't be the case for much longer. NASDAQ:LULURead Bullish on Athleisure? Here’s Why Lululemon Stock ShinesJanuary 10, 2025 8:51 AM ETWhy Amazon’s Next Earnings Could Trigger a Stock BreakoutSam QuirkeAs the stock's trading range continues to narrow, there are several reasons to think that a breakout might be on the horizon.NASDAQ:AMZNRead Why Amazon’s Next Earnings Could Trigger a Stock BreakoutJanuary 9, 2025 6:00 AM ETWhy AMD Stock Might Already Be This Year’s Best BuySam QuirkeFor investors with an appetite for outsized risk and outsized rewards, AMD's current setup could be too good to pass up.NASDAQ:AMDRead Why AMD Stock Might Already Be This Year’s Best BuyJanuary 6, 2025 5:25 AM ET3 Must-Have Dividend Kings for 2025Sam QuirkeWhile individual opportunities for strong share appreciation remain, a fresh focus area for 2025 might be dividend-paying stocks.NYSE:MONYSE:PMNYSE:VZRead 3 Must-Have Dividend Kings for 2025January 2, 2025 7:07 AM ETAnalysts Are Bullish: 3 Tech Giants With Upgraded Price TargetsSam QuirkeIf you’re ready to look beyond the short-term noise and set your portfolio up for success in 2025, these tech leaders deserve your attention.NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METARead Analysts Are Bullish: 3 Tech Giants With Upgraded Price TargetsJanuary 2, 2025 5:00 AM ETWhy Tesla Should Be the First Stock You Consider Buying in 2025Sam Quirke Tesla shares have cooled over the past fortnight, but all signs point to the stock gearing up for another leg higher as we step into 2025. NASDAQ:TSLARead Why Tesla Should Be the First Stock You Consider Buying in 2025December 30, 2024 9:23 AM ETMicron: Why Now Is the Time to Be BraveSam QuirkeWhile Micron shares looks far removed from their June highs, there are several reasons investors should be getting excited.NASDAQ:MURead Micron: Why Now Is the Time to Be BraveDecember 19, 2024 7:10 AM ETSolarEdge Stock Climbs Back: Goldman Sachs Sees 40% UpsideSam QuirkeFor for those of us who are looking at SolarEdge with a fresh pair of eyes, there are a few reasons to be excited, albeit cautiously. NASDAQ:SEDGRead SolarEdge Stock Climbs Back: Goldman Sachs Sees 40% Upside Page 1 of 38 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. 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