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Sarah Horvath, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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November 16, 2023 10:00 AM ET

What is a market correction? Navigating stock market corrections

Sarah Horvath

This article describes a market correction and teaches new investors how to mitigate corrections and maintain their portfolios.

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November 8, 2023 11:00 AM ET

What is a buy-side analyst?

Sarah Horvath

A buy-side analyst performs equity research for institutional investors who work for firms such as hedge funds, pension funds or mutual funds. Learn more.

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November 8, 2023 10:33 AM ET

What Is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

Sarah Horvath

Learn about earnings per share (EPS), how it’s calculated, and how to use it for stock comparison and smarter investing decisions.

NYSE:HUMNYSE:UNH
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November 8, 2023 9:00 AM ET

How to invest in marijuana stocks in 7 steps 

Sarah Horvath

Still in its early stages, marijuana stocks have become a major industry, despite restrictions federally. Learn how to invest in marijuana stocks.

TSE:WEEDNYSE:CNASDAQ:ON
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October 27, 2023 11:28 AM ET

What is the Beige Book? An exploration

Sarah Horvath

What is the Beige Book? A leading economic indicator, it helps guide the Federal Open Market Committee’s monetary policy of the United States. Learn more.

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Water Stocks: Investing in this Liquid Asset
October 23, 2023 11:02 AM ET

Water Stocks: Investing in this "Liquid" Asset

Sarah Horvath

You can invest in water in many ways, including through futures contracts and index funds. You can also buy equities in water-related companies. Learn more.

NYSE:AWKNYSE:AWRNYSE:CWT
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October 20, 2023 12:10 AM ET

What is the QQQ ETF?

Sarah Horvath

What is the QQQ ETF? The QQQ ETF is an index fund featuring a tiered weighting system focusing on market capitalization. Learn more.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:QQQ
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October 19, 2023 11:30 AM ET

How to Analyze a Balance Sheet

Sarah Horvath

With the right tools and knowledge, you can confidently assess a company's financial health and balance sheet to make informed investment decisions.

NASDAQ:AAPL
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October 19, 2023 10:35 AM ET

What is a Futures Contract?

Sarah Horvath

What is a futures contract? A buyer and a seller enter a legally binding contract to trade an asset at a particular date for a specific price. Learn more.

NASDAQ:EBAYNYSEARCA:UCO
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October 19, 2023 9:58 AM ET

What is a Stop Order in Stocks? Uses for Individual Investors

Sarah Horvath

What is a stop order in stocks? A stop order automatically issues a market order to buy or sell a stock once its price reaches a target. Learn more.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:TSLA
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October 4, 2023 4:15 AM ET

Low PE Growth Stocks: Unlocking Investment Opportunities

Sarah Horvath

This article defines low P/E values and helps investors consider how a P/E value could influence potential stock value returns

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Financial Services Stocks Investing
September 26, 2023 12:10 PM ET

Financial Services Stocks Investing

Sarah Horvath

When you invest in financial stocks, you invest in banking, insurance and other financial services. Learn more about the best financial services stocks.

NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:BRK-BOTCMKTS:BRK-A
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September 25, 2023 10:15 AM ET

Growth Stocks: What They Are, Examples and How to Invest

Sarah Horvath

What are growth stocks and how do you invest in them? This article teaches you about how invest in growth stocks (and identify them) with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:CNYSE:LEA
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September 15, 2023 11:20 AM ET

How to Invest in a Bull Market

Sarah Horvath

What is a bull market and how to invest in a bull market? Maximize your returns when stocks are on the rise. Learn more about investing in a bull market.

NASDAQ:EXA)NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEA
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September 6, 2023 11:45 AM ET

What is the Return on Assets (ROA) Ratio? Overview and Formula

Sarah Horvath

What is the return on assets ratio (ROA)? It can help you measure return on investment (ROI). Learn more about the return on assets ratio formula and more.

NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:LEANYSE:CI
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September 5, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Anthropic Stock: Is an IPO Coming Soon?

Sarah Horvath

Can you buy Anthropic stock? Anthropic is not yet publicly traded, but there are other ways you can get in on this branch of AI. Learn more.

NYSE:ABBNYNASDAQ:ROBTNASDAQ:INTC
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August 23, 2023 5:00 AM ET

How to Buy OpenAI Stock: A Guide

Sarah Horvath

Can you buy OpenAI stock? Open AI is not yet publicly traded, but there are other ways you can get in on this branch of artificial intelligence. Learn more.

NYSE:ABBNYNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:GOOGL
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August 14, 2023 10:00 AM ET

How to Calculate Profit Margin: Types, Examples and More

Sarah Horvath

Profit margin is one of the most commonly used profitability ratios that help investors understand what percentage of their sales has become profitable.

NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:DAL
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August 11, 2023 8:40 AM ET

What Are No-Load Mutual Funds?

Sarah Horvath

What are no-load mutual funds? A no-load fund refers to a mutual fund sold without a commission or sales charge. Learn more from MarketBeat.

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July 28, 2023 5:00 AM ET

7 Best Cancer Stocks to Invest in Now

Sarah Horvath

The second-largest cause of death in the U.S., more than 600,000 deaths from cancer will occur in 2023. Learn about the best cancer stocks to invest in now.

NASDAQ:EXELNASDAQ:GILDNYSE:NVS
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July 14, 2023 8:00 AM ET

What is Asset Allocation? Examples and How it Works

Sarah Horvath

What is asset allocation? It means allocating your money among different asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.) and keeping it there. Learn more.

NYSE:BLKNYSEARCA:HDVNYSEARCA:VNQ
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July 12, 2023 7:00 AM ET

How to Invest in Gold and Silver

Sarah Horvath

Gold and silver have been a staple investment for thousands of years. Learn how to invest in gold and silver with MarketBeat.

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July 5, 2023 7:30 AM ET

How to Invest for Retirement at Age 40 (with Little in Savings)

Sarah Horvath

Can you still retire a millionaire if you don’t start till age 40? You can. Learn how to invest for retirement at age 40, including some common ways to invest.

NASDAQ:MTCHNYSEARCA:SCHFNASDAQ:TSLA
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What Are the FAANG Stocks and Are They Good Investments?
June 20, 2023 10:45 AM ET

What Are the FAANG Stocks and Are They Good Investments?

Sarah Horvath

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