Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Dan Schmidt

About Dan Schmidt

  • dan.schmidt7@gmail.com

Contributing Author

Stocks, Fundamental and Technical Analysis

Experience

Dan Schmidt has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

Areas of Expertise

Stocks, investing, markets, financial planning, credit cards, debt consolidation

Education

Penn State University; Certification in Technical Writing, University of Wisconsin

Past Experience

Vanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, Fora Financial

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Latest Articles by Dan Schmidt

bear market indicators
April 17, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do

Dan Schmidt

A bear market is a decline of at least 20% in the market. Bear markets are a natural part of the overall market cycle, but they're often difficult to predict

Read Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Bull market trend growth chat
April 17, 2024 5:29 AM ET

Are We in a Bull Market? 4 Factors that Determine a Bull Market

Dan Schmidt

With shifting economic trends, many investors are asking, "Are we in a bull market?" Gain insight into the financial landscape with the latest from MarketBeat.

Read Are We in a Bull Market? 4 Factors that Determine a Bull Market
Secular Bull Market Trends
April 16, 2024 5:59 AM ET

What is a Secular Bull Market? How to Identify this Market

Dan Schmidt

Discover what defines a secular bull market, its key characteristics, and how you can invest to capitalize on long-term growth trends.

Read What is a Secular Bull Market? How to Identify this Market
Costco vs Walmart stock revenue comparison
April 15, 2024 9:39 AM ET

Costco vs. Walmart: Revenue Comparison of Two Retail Giants

Dan Schmidt

Costco and Walmart are 2 of the world's biggest retailers, but which is the better investment? Read more about these companies in our detailed breakdown.

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Must-Watch Stocks in a Bull Market
April 5, 2024 8:14 AM ET

5 Stocks in the Current Bull Market with Upside to Come

Dan Schmidt

Explore our top picks for stocks to watch in the thriving bull market, including key strategies for diversification and risk management.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:NFLX
Read 5 Stocks in the Current Bull Market with Upside to Come
Bull Market
April 3, 2024 7:51 AM ET

What is a Bull Market? Key Information about Bull Markets

Dan Schmidt

What is a bull market in stocks exactly, and how should investors react to these new highs, Investor sentiment tends to flow similarly during bull runs.

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March 18, 2024 8:59 AM ET

Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs

Dan Schmidt

Are we in a bear market? We’ll help you better understand the reasons why (or why not) it's worth it to worry about bear markets.

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Defense image of a carrier
March 14, 2024 11:36 AM ET

Defense Contractor Stocks Explained, Plus Investment Guide

Dan Schmidt

What are defense contractor stocks? When a geopolitical event or threat makes headlines, defense stocks move. Learn more about how to invest in defense stocks.

NYSE:BWXTNYSE:GDNYSE:HII
Read Defense Contractor Stocks Explained, Plus Investment Guide
Image of the word crypto on a stock ticker
March 14, 2024 10:39 AM ET

Unlock the Secrets: Navigate the Crypto vs. Stocks Investing Maze

Dan Schmidt

How do you choose between investing in crypto and stocks? Both have seemingly infinite possibilities. Learn more about crypto vs stocks before you get started.

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The three piggy bank for saving to illustrate what is a microcap
March 8, 2024 11:33 AM ET

What is a Microcap Stock? Everything You Need to Know

Dan Schmidt

What is a microcap stock? We’ll help you better understand the definition of a microcap stock and why you may want to invest in microcap stocks.

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March 7, 2024 11:08 AM ET

How to Invest in Artificial Intelligence in These Simple Ways

Dan Schmidt

How to invest in artificial intelligence? We’ll help you better understand the definition of AI and how companies use it in this fast-growing area.

NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:IBM
Read How to Invest in Artificial Intelligence in These Simple Ways
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February 29, 2024 9:34 AM ET

How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing

Dan Schmidt

If you are a Canadian citizen, let’s take a look at how to invest in Canada step by step. Learn why it’s worthwhile to tap into Canadian investments.

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Read How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing