Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Chris Markoch

Editor & Contributing Author

Retirement, Individual Investing

Experience

Chris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Past Experience

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Latest Articles by Chris Markoch

May 24, 2025 5:31 AM ET

Booz Allen Hamilton Earnings: 3 Bullish Signals for BAH Stock

Chris Markoch

Booz Allen Hamilton’s deep government ties, strong earnings efficiency, and attractive valuation create a compelling risk/reward profile

NYSE:BAHNYSE:MMCNYSE:IBM

May 23, 2025 1:07 PM ET

3 Trades Members of Congress Are Making Right Now

Chris Markoch

Knowing what Congressional leaders are buying can give investors insight into future legislation that could benefit these companies

NYSEARCA:BITBNYSE:LLYNYSE:UNH

May 23, 2025 8:31 AM ET

Advance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings Beat

Chris Markoch

AAP stock is delivering a historic one-day surge after a double beat and announcing it would maintain full-year guidance despite tariff uncertainty

NYSE:AAPNYSE:AZONASDAQ:ORLY

May 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET

3 Buy-and-Hold Stocks Long-Term Investors Can Love in Any Market

Chris Markoch

For buy-and-hold investors looking for some quality names to navigate a turbulent market, here are three stocks to consider

NYSE:JPMNYSE:PLDNYSE:JNJ

May 22, 2025 7:42 AM ET

Buy the Dip? 3 Oil Stocks Poised for a Big Comeback

Chris Markoch

These oil services companies act as the picks and shovels for the oil and gas markets and could be set to soar if the price of oil rises for whatever reason

NASDAQ:BKRNYSE:HALNYSE:SLB

May 22, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Moderna Stock Looks Ripe for a Short Squeeze

Chris Markoch

Moderna stock has made single-digit gains in the last month, and high short interest suggests that any bullish news could cause a short squeeze

NASDAQ:MRNANYSE:MRK

May 21, 2025 1:24 PM ET

Microsoft Could Rally as EU Antitrust Case Nears Resolution

Chris Markoch

The latest catalyst for Microsoft is news of a potential resolution in its long-standing antitrust case with the Europena Union regarding Microsoft Teams

NASDAQ:MSFT

May 21, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Best Utilities Stocks for Stability and Growth in 2025

Chris Markoch

These three utilities stocks have defensive qualities and have bullish catalysts with the demand for power coming from data centers

NASDAQ:CEGNYSE:NRGNASDAQ:EXC

May 20, 2025 3:19 PM ET

Viking Holdings Posts Strong Q1, Eyes Growth Ahead

Chris Markoch

After one year of being publicly traded, VIK stock shows resilience and a positive trend, supported by a loyal customer base and an innovative business model

NYSE:VIK

May 20, 2025 8:02 AM ET

CrowdStrike’s Rally Faces a Test—Here’s Why That’s Good

Chris Markoch

CRWD stock is showing elevated short interest and stong, but mixed, sentiment in its options chain, indicating traders will be in control before earnings

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PLTR

May 20, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Palantir: AI Leadership and Rising Analyst Expectations

Chris Markoch

A new price target from Bank of America raises the floor for Palantir stock, even as Institutional investment is still catching up to the price targets

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:BACNYSE:ORCL

May 19, 2025 5:15 AM ET

3 Companies That Just Raised Dividends; 2 to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Chris Markoch

These three companies recently announced dividend increases; two offer investors a solid buying opportunity, but one may be a better buy later this year

NYSE:CPKNYSE:RTXNASDAQ:PAYX

May 18, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Savvy Investors Are Raising a Glass for Heineken Stock

Chris Markoch

Heineken stock is up 23% in 2025, driven by strong premiumization strategies; solid fundamentals suggest that HEINY stock has further to run

OTCMKTS:HEINY

May 16, 2025 6:22 AM ET

If the U.S.-China Trade Reset Holds, These 3 Stocks Could Fly

Chris Markoch

These three Chinese stocks are having strong years, but may be among the biggest beneficiaries of a trade deal between the U.S. and China

NYSE:BABAOTCMKTS:BYDDYOTCMKTS:TCEHY

May 16, 2025 5:30 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Room to Run Despite Tariff Headwinds

Chris Markoch

Small-cap stocks are sensitive to interest rates and tariffs, but AAP, LZB, and EYE offer a mix of analyst sentiment, valuation and tariff protection

NYSE:AAPNYSE:LZBNASDAQ:EYE

May 16, 2025 5:15 AM ET

CRSPR Stock Could Be Ready to Deliver on Its Massive Promise

Chris Markoch

CRSPR Therapeutics has ambitious goals for its gene editing technology and may be getting ready to generate the revenue needed to deliver for shareholders

NASDAQ:CRSP

May 15, 2025 8:30 AM ET

Microsoft and OpenAI Just Hit Reset—Here’s Why MSFT Stock Wins

Chris Markoch

The reset between Microsoft and OpenAi is the latest chapter in a story that’s been building for the last six years, and it should be profitable for MSFT stock

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDA

May 15, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Is Bally’s Turnaround a Safe Bet Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment?

Chris Markoch

Despite lackluster revenue numbers, Bally's stock is starting to look oversold and may present an opportunity for patient long-term investors

NYSE:BALYNYSE:MGMNYSE:LVS

May 15, 2025 5:50 AM ET

Blade Mobility Stock Soars—Is This SPAC Finally Taking Off?

Chris Markoch

BLDE stock surged over 18% after a strong earnings report; as demand for more choices in the air mobility segment arise, Blade stock may be ready to fly.

NASDAQ:BLDENYSE:JOBYNYSE:ACHR

May 15, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Novo Nordisk Stock?

Chris Markoch

Novo Nordisk stock is down nearly 50% in 2025 as competition in the GLP-1 space continues to mount, but the fundamental case for the NVO stock is growing

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLYNASDAQ:SEPN

May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 AI ETFs Tapping Into the Heart of the AI Revolution

Chris Markoch

As the AI trade makes a comeback, these three ETFs provide niche opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the continued growth in AI

NASDAQ:BOTZNASDAQ:DTCRNYSEARCA:CHAT

May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

U.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike faces a regulatory probe involving a $32 million transaction with Carahsoft, which could create more volatility in CRWD stock before earnings

NASDAQ:CRWD

May 12, 2025 11:07 AM ET

Palantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock Price

Chris Markoch

An expanded partnership with ICE highlights one reason many investors object to owning PLTR stock, but the company's valuation may be a stronger headwind.

NASDAQ:PLTR

May 9, 2025 6:45 AM ET

What the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrike

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike and ExtraHop expanded their partnership to help fight shadow AI threats, but an expectation for declining earnings may weigh on CRWD stock

NASDAQ:CRWD

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May 28, 2024 6:46 AM ET

Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?

Jea Yu

Cigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expenses

NYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNH

May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ET

Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?

Jea Yu

After beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout moment

NASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETS

May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET

3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings

Ryan Hasson

Three oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COP

NYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOW

May 28, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?

Jea Yu

Li Auto stock may be ready to charge higher after the Chinese EV maker reported a surprise top and bottom line miss on its Q1 2024 earnings report

NASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIO

May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ET

LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings

Jea Yu

LifeMD is a leading telehealth provider that investors should take note of; the company is entering the GLP-1 market, and its stock could soar as a result

NASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY

May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ET

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS

Jea Yu

Norwegian Cruise Line stock is ready to set sail after raising its full-year 2024 EPS guidance for the second time in May 2024 ahead of its Investor Day

NYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCL

May 27, 2024 4:04 AM ET

The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered

Marketbeat Staff

Discover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growth

NYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDY

May 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

These three stocks offer investors a way to get a more exciting ride out of the stock market, especially as a currently low VIX offers little price action

NYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROS

May 23, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery

Thomas Hughes

Dividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few years

NASDAQ:ADI

May 22, 2024 4:30 AM ET

The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend

MarketBeat Staff

This pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributions

NYSE:EPD

May 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Financial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upside

NYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTD

May 22, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain

Jea Yu

Investors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industry

NASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUT

May 22, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical Community

Jea Yu

Doximity stock is surging as analysts and investors are taking note of the cloud-based digital platform's strong revenue and earnings growth

NASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWL

May 21, 2024 4:25 AM ET

International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance

Jea Yu

IGT stock is surging higher as the company plans to merge with Everi to form a one-stop shop that offers land-based gaming, sports betting, iGaming and fintech

NYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNW

May 21, 2024 4:20 AM ET

Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters

Jea Yu

Arista Networks is outperforming other networking companies due to its early adoption of microsegmentation and microperimeters in data center environments

NYSE:ANETNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:JNPR

May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap

Jea Yu

Grab Holdings is a penny stock, but its recent performance and guidance show investors that it may be too cheap to pass up

NASDAQ:GRABNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASH

May 21, 2024 4:05 AM ET

2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets

Jea Yu

Here are two pet health insurance stocks that investors can watch for as pet owners seek ways to mitigate the medical costs of aging pets

NASDAQ:TRUPNYSE:LMND

May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET

3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days

Jea Yu

If you missed getting in on Chipotle Mexican Grill, these three restaurant stocks may provide an opportunity for you to take another bite at the sector

NYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUS

May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ET

Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters

Jea Yu

Dole is providing a tasty combination of slow and steady growth that appeals to value investors at a time when the stock market continues to look overvalued

NYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGT

May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth

Jea Yu

Luxury apparel manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings shares shot 15% higher on a strong earnings report highlighted by growth in its DTC business

NYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPR

May 20, 2024 4:20 AM ET

CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value

Jea Yu

As integrated healthcare retailer and insurer CVS Health prioritizes profits, it presents investors with a value not seen in years

NYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMT

May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?

Ryan Hasson

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a great moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" giants and their evolving market narratives

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL

May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET

3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Three copper stocks could help investors get additional upside for their portfolios, especially if they are missing influence from the AI and EV trends

NYSE:NEMNYSE:ERONYSE:HBM

May 20, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed

Ryan Hasson

On Wednesday, regulatory filings revealed that Berkshire Hathaway had quietly amassed a substantial $6.7 billion position in Chubb (NYSE: CB)

NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:CB

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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch

Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Areas of Expertise

Education

Past Experience

Latest Articles by Chris Markoch

Booz Allen Hamilton Earnings: 3 Bullish Signals for BAH Stock

3 Trades Members of Congress Are Making Right Now

Advance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings Beat

3 Buy-and-Hold Stocks Long-Term Investors Can Love in Any Market

Buy the Dip? 3 Oil Stocks Poised for a Big Comeback

Moderna Stock Looks Ripe for a Short Squeeze

Microsoft Could Rally as EU Antitrust Case Nears Resolution

Best Utilities Stocks for Stability and Growth in 2025

Viking Holdings Posts Strong Q1, Eyes Growth Ahead

CrowdStrike’s Rally Faces a Test—Here’s Why That’s Good

Palantir: AI Leadership and Rising Analyst Expectations

3 Companies That Just Raised Dividends; 2 to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Savvy Investors Are Raising a Glass for Heineken Stock

If the U.S.-China Trade Reset Holds, These 3 Stocks Could Fly

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Room to Run Despite Tariff Headwinds

CRSPR Stock Could Be Ready to Deliver on Its Massive Promise

Microsoft and OpenAI Just Hit Reset—Here’s Why MSFT Stock Wins

Is Bally’s Turnaround a Safe Bet Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment?

Blade Mobility Stock Soars—Is This SPAC Finally Taking Off?

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Novo Nordisk Stock?

3 AI ETFs Tapping Into the Heart of the AI Revolution

U.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise?

Palantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock Price

What the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrike

Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris Markoch

Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?

Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?

3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings

Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?

LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS

The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered

3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX

Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery

The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend

3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds

Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain

Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical Community

International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance

Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters

Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap

2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets

3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days

Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters

Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth

CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value

Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?

3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off

Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed

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