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Sam Quirke, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Sam Quirke
About The Author

Sam Quirke

Contributing Author

Technical Analysis

Experience

Sam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exits

Education

Trinity College, Dublin, IE

Past Experience

Professional futures trader, start-up fund manager

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Latest Articles by Sam Quirke

Amazon shipping box with branded tape. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 20, 2025 8:37 AM ET

Everything About Amazon Stock Signals a Buy—Time to Load Up?

Sam Quirke

Amazon is down 20%, but analysts see huge upside. With strong earnings and bullish technicals, this pullback may be a rare long-term buying opportunity.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read Everything About Amazon Stock Signals a Buy—Time to Load Up?
Google logo magnifying glass
March 19, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Alphabet’s Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?

Sam Quirke

Alphabet is down 20% from its high, meaning it's officially in a bear market. But analysts see 25% upside and technicals suggest a potential bottom.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet’s Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?
Qualcomm stock price
March 19, 2025 6:31 AM ET

Qualcomm's Low PE Ratio Makes It A Seriously Attractive Stock

Sam Quirke

Qualcomm trades at a PE of just 17 despite strong earnings, while its technicals suggest a bottom could be forming, making this a prime target.

NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:MU
Read Qualcomm's Low PE Ratio Makes It A Seriously Attractive Stock
Tesla v4 supercharger - Tesla media gallery
March 19, 2025 5:54 AM ET

Tesla: 1 Reason to Love It, 1 Reason to Be Cautious

Sam Quirke

Tesla is down 50% in three months, but analysts are split. Some see more downside, while others see 150% upside. With its RSI at 29, is a reversal finally near?

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla: 1 Reason to Love It, 1 Reason to Be Cautious
Costco Wholesale shopping
March 15, 2025 5:21 AM ET

Why Costco Stock Is Poised to Hit $1,000 Again Soon

Sam Quirke

Costco is down nearly 15% from its record high, but analysts still see solid upside. An RSI at 30 also suggests a bottom is near.

NASDAQ:COST
Read Why Costco Stock Is Poised to Hit $1,000 Again Soon
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 15 Dec 2024: samsara logo is displayed on smartphone. Samsara Inc. is an American IoT company. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 12, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Samsara Stock Plunges, But Technicals Flash a Buy Signal

Sam Quirke

Samsara is down 45% despite strong earnings and bullish ratings. An RSI of 18 suggests extreme oversold conditions, making this a rare buying opportunity.

NYSE:IOT
Read Samsara Stock Plunges, But Technicals Flash a Buy Signal
Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?
March 11, 2025 8:05 AM ET

Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?

Sam Quirke

Tesla is down 55% from its high, but analysts still see 150% upside. In addition, an RSI of 20 suggests extreme oversold conditions.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?
2021: Chipotle Mexican Grill is a chain of fast casual restaurants servings tacos and burritos made to order. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Wall Street Says Chipotle Has 30% Upside—Should You Bite?

Sam Quirke

Chipotle is down 20% from its December high, but analysts see 30% upside. Can it regain momentum, or is this rally target too optimistic?

NYSE:MCDNYSE:CMG
Read Wall Street Says Chipotle Has 30% Upside—Should You Bite?
August 26, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Elastic N.V. logo is displayed on a smartphone and in the background - Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Elastic: The Under-the-Radar Tech Stock You Need to See

Sam Quirke

Elastic crushed earnings with record revenue and strong AI demand, yet shares dipped 8%. But analysts still see nearly 40% upside, so get excited.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:ESTC
Read Elastic: The Under-the-Radar Tech Stock You Need to See
Smartphone with the DUOLINGO logo which is a website and social project aimed at free language learning and certification of the level of English.United States, New York, Friday, November 1, 2019 — Illustration by Daniel.Constante
March 4, 2025 8:51 AM ET

Duolingo: This Beaten-Down Stock Is About to Rally 38%

Sam Quirke

The stock is down more than 30% in barely two weeks, and it’s approaching key support levels that could make this a turning point.

NASDAQ:DUOL
Read Duolingo: This Beaten-Down Stock Is About to Rally 38%
Stocks in March
February 28, 2025 5:55 AM ET

3 Mid-Caps Worth Watching Closely in March 

Sam Quirke

Unlike their mega-cap counterparts, which tend to grind, mid-caps can soar or crash within days, driven by headlines and pure speculation.

NASDAQ:AKRONASDAQ:HEESNYSE:OKLO
Read 3 Mid-Caps Worth Watching Closely in March 
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February 26, 2025 9:38 AM ET

3 Stocks With Triple-Digit PEs That Are Still Worth a Look

Sam Quirke

Sometimes steep declines create attractive entry opportunities for those willing to bet on a stock's long-term potential, even if its PE ratio is high.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:TSLA
Read 3 Stocks With Triple-Digit PEs That Are Still Worth a Look
UnitedHealthcare Stock/Logo
February 24, 2025 7:03 AM ET

UnitedHealth's RSI Suggests It Is Extremely Oversold

Sam Quirke

For those those of us on the sidelines, there's every reason to believe this bounce has room to run into March as the stock's outlook remains bullish.

NYSE:UNH
Read UnitedHealth's RSI Suggests It Is Extremely Oversold
TESLA car store in Amsterdam - Stock Editorial Photography
February 20, 2025 8:07 AM ET

Tesla: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Run

Sam Quirke

With bullish analysts calling for 45% upside, momentum is clearly starting to swing away from the bears and back to the bulls.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla: 2 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Run
SoFi personal finance website
February 19, 2025 11:06 AM ET

SoFi Stock Rallying Strong in the Last 5 Days—What’s Driving It?

Sam Quirke

With 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:SOFI
Read SoFi Stock Rallying Strong in the Last 5 Days—What’s Driving It?
July 24, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Alphabet Inc. logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the Google logo in the background — Stock Editorial Photography
February 19, 2025 6:23 AM ET

Alphabet’s Pullback Just Opened a Window for Smart Investors

Sam Quirke

While 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:GOOGL
Read Alphabet’s Pullback Just Opened a Window for Smart Investors
Broadcom semiconductors chip board
February 12, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Broadcom Stock: Why the Upside Is Too Good to Ignore

Sam Quirke

The 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:AVGO
Read Broadcom Stock: Why the Upside Is Too Good to Ignore
Salesforce CRM SAAS computer screen
February 10, 2025 8:12 AM ET

Why Salesforce Stock Could Be on the Verge of a Breakout

Sam Quirke

Just last week, the team over at Needham & Company reiterated their Buy rating on Salesforce shares, along with their $400 price target.

NYSE:CRM
Read Why Salesforce Stock Could Be on the Verge of a Breakout
Qualcomm sign at show
February 10, 2025 7:42 AM ET

3 Reasons to Love This Underperforming Chipmaker

Sam Quirke

Shares 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:QCOM
Read 3 Reasons to Love This Underperforming Chipmaker
KYIV, UKRAINE - Jan. 28, 2018. AMD 5K86 - P75 processor on motherboard. — Photo by zim90
February 7, 2025 10:26 AM ET

3 Reasons to Treat AMD's Drop as an Entry Opportunity

Sam Quirke

Multiple bullish updates from analysts over the past 24 hours suggest Wall Street remains firmly behind AMD's growth story.

NASDAQ:AMD
Read 3 Reasons to Treat AMD's Drop as an Entry Opportunity
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Oct 4, 2020. Amazon deliver boxes and envelopes at a home entrance just delivered. — Illustration by oasisamuel
February 7, 2025 7:47 AM ET

Why Amazon Could Be the Best Big Tech Investment of Q1

Sam Quirke

In 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:AMZN
Read Why Amazon Could Be the Best Big Tech Investment of Q1
alpahabet stock forecast
February 6, 2025 7:05 AM ET

Alphabet’s 8% Drop Might Be the Entry Opportunity of the Year

Sam Quirke

With 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:GOOGL
Read Alphabet’s 8% Drop Might Be the Entry Opportunity of the Year
Kyiv, Ukraine - August 16, 2020: Adidas superstar white and black shoes and Nike sneakers at popular fashion store EpiCentre at Kyiv, Ukraine on August 16, 2020.
January 31, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Why Nike Stock Could Be 2025’s Top Comeback Play

Sam Quirke

Macro 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:NKE
Read Why Nike Stock Could Be 2025’s Top Comeback Play
Taxi stand with Uber yellow cabs at night, Moscow, 31 Oct 2021
January 31, 2025 8:54 AM ET

Uber Stock Gaining Speed: Analysts See 30% Upside

Sam Quirke

With 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:UBER
Read Uber Stock Gaining Speed: Analysts See 30% Upside