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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

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
In this photo illustration,The logo of Salesforce, is displayed on smartphone.indonesia - June 16th 2024. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 29, 2025 6:22 AM ET

Why Salesforce Stock Could Be at Fresh Highs by February

Sam Quirke

One 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:CRM
Read Why Salesforce Stock Could Be at Fresh Highs by February
April 25, 2019, Brazil. SAP logo on the mobile device. SAP is a company of German origin, creator of software of management of companies — Stock Editorial Photography
January 21, 2025 9:26 AM ET

SAP’s Strong Momentum: A Bullish Setup for Investors

Sam Quirke

With 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:SAP
Read SAP’s Strong Momentum: A Bullish Setup for Investors
Nike sports shoes — Stock Editorial Photography
January 15, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Why Nike Is on The Verge of a Massive Comeback Rally

Sam Quirke

The team at Piper Sandler just upgraded their rating on Nike from Neutral to Overweight, setting a fresh price target of $90.

NYSE:NKE
Read Why Nike Is on The Verge of a Massive Comeback Rally
McDonald's French fries in small paperbag on bright red background - Stock Editorial Photography
January 14, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Why McDonald's Is About to Become a $300 Stock Again

Sam Quirke

As 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:MCD
Read Why McDonald's Is About to Become a $300 Stock Again
May 11, 2021, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Snowflake logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen
January 13, 2025 7:57 AM ET

Snowflake Stock: Bullish Upgrades Demand Investors' Attention

Sam Quirke

With several analyst updates pointing to further gains for Snowflake shares, there's a lot for investors to be excited about right now.

NYSE:SNOW
Read Snowflake Stock: Bullish Upgrades Demand Investors' Attention
lululemon store
January 11, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Bullish on Athleisure? Here’s Why Lululemon Stock Shines

Sam 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:LULU
Read Bullish on Athleisure? Here’s Why Lululemon Stock Shines
Quick delivery Amazon Prime package on grass 13.09.2024 Europe, Poland - Stock Editorial Photography
January 10, 2025 8:51 AM ET

Why Amazon’s Next Earnings Could Trigger a Stock Breakout

Sam Quirke

As the stock's trading range continues to narrow, there are several reasons to think that a breakout might be on the horizon.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read Why Amazon’s Next Earnings Could Trigger a Stock Breakout
West Bangal, India - April 20, 2022 : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) logo on phone screen stock image. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 9, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Why AMD Stock Might Already Be This Year’s Best Buy

Sam Quirke

For investors with an appetite for outsized risk and outsized rewards, AMD's current setup could be too good to pass up.

NASDAQ:AMD
Read Why AMD Stock Might Already Be This Year’s Best Buy
Photo of an increasing stack of coins with rook chess pieces on most, and a King on the biggest one
January 6, 2025 5:25 AM ET

3 Must-Have Dividend Kings for 2025

Sam Quirke

While individual opportunities for strong share appreciation remain, a fresh focus area for 2025 might be dividend-paying stocks.

NYSE:MONYSE:PMNYSE:VZ
Read 3 Must-Have Dividend Kings for 2025
September 2, 2021, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Amazon logo displayed on a smartphone along with a shopping cart
January 2, 2025 7:07 AM ET

Analysts Are Bullish: 3 Tech Giants With Upgraded Price Targets

Sam Quirke

If 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:META
Read Analysts Are Bullish: 3 Tech Giants With Upgraded Price Targets
Tesla Stock Price 2025
January 2, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Why Tesla Should Be the First Stock You Consider Buying in 2025

Sam 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:TSLA
Read Why Tesla Should Be the First Stock You Consider Buying in 2025
Photo of two silhouetted people on their smartphones with the Micron logo between them.
December 30, 2024 9:23 AM ET

Micron: Why Now Is the Time to Be Brave

Sam Quirke

While Micron shares looks far removed from their June highs, there are several reasons investors should be getting excited.

NASDAQ:MU
Read Micron: Why Now Is the Time to Be Brave
SolarEdge solar energy
December 19, 2024 7:10 AM ET

SolarEdge Stock Climbs Back: Goldman Sachs Sees 40% Upside

Sam Quirke

For 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:SEDG
Read SolarEdge Stock Climbs Back: Goldman Sachs Sees 40% Upside