Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocksEducationBachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, OhioPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochApril 30, 2025 6:15 AM ET3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakChris MarkochHere are three retail stocks with heavy exposure to China and other Asian countries that are facing higher tariffs from the United StatesNYSE:AEONYSE:LEVINYSE:VFCRead 3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakApril 30, 2025 5:00 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite having some strong fundamentals, CrowdStrike stock continues to be volatile and may be due for a pullback despite strong revenue growthNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?April 28, 2025 10:23 AM ETBest Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarChris MarkochDiscover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.NASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOCRead Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarApril 28, 2025 5:20 AM ETGold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesChris MarkochSustained higher gold prices support mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan, which are expected to be the next part of gold's big moveNYSE:AEMNYSE:FCXRead Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesApril 26, 2025 5:49 AM ETChurchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?Chris MarkochChurchill Downs stock sold off more than 16% after announcing it was pausing a renovation project due to tariff uncertainty, but the stock could be worth a betNASDAQ:CHDNRead Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?April 26, 2025 5:28 AM ETIs the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?Chris MarkochIf Lam Research continues to build on its quarterly results, the current ceiling for LRCX stock may be a floor that lifts the stock, and possibly the sectorNASDAQ:LRCXRead Is the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:15 AM ETIs Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite beating on the top and bottom lines, tariff uncertainty makes the outlook for ISRG stock fluid; investors may want to wait for clarity before jumping inNASDAQ:ISRGRead Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:00 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected ReportChris MarkochViking Therapeutics stock is trying to push higher as investors attempt to sort out a report that delivered no real news that investors hadn’t already heard.NASDAQ:VKTXRead Viking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected ReportApril 25, 2025 5:30 AM ET3 Stocks Presenting Generational Buying OpportunitiesChris MarkochInvestors can hold onto Chevron, UPS, and The Campbell’s Company to collect solid dividends today and strong growth in a recovering economyNYSE:CVXNYSE:UPSNASDAQ:CPBRead 3 Stocks Presenting Generational Buying OpportunitiesApril 25, 2025 5:00 AM ETLowe’s Pro Segment Boost: $1.3B Deal May Fuel ReboundChris MarkochLowe’s is acquiring Artisan Design Group to expand its Pro business and capitalize on the expected demand for 18 million homes by 2033NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDRead Lowe’s Pro Segment Boost: $1.3B Deal May Fuel ReboundApril 24, 2025 5:00 AM ETWhy It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into EarningsChris MarkochCRWD stock is consolidating around its 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages, and continued expansions to its Falcon platform should lead to strong earningsNASDAQ:CRWDRead Why It May Be Time to Buy CrowdStrike Stock Heading Into EarningsApril 23, 2025 6:30 AM ETGenuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainChris MarkochGenuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appealNYSE:GPCRead Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainApril 23, 2025 5:23 AM ETCould Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?Chris MarkochPalantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMTRead Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?April 22, 2025 9:43 AM ETInvestors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochMSFT stock is down over 8.6% in the last five days over concern over OpenAI’s plans to acquire the AI company Windsurf; analysts are lowering their targets NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? April 21, 2025 5:15 AM ETAlcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockChris MarkochUncertainty around tariff policy leaves a range of options for AA stock that make it more appealing as a trade than an investmentNYSE:AARead Alcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockApril 16, 2025 8:33 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsChris MarkochVKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in WashingtonNASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsApril 16, 2025 7:35 AM ETGold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitChris MarkochGold mining stocks typically lag the price of physical gold, which means 2025 may be a big year for these three gold minersNYSE:NEMNYSE:GOLDNYSE:FCXRead Gold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitApril 16, 2025 5:58 AM ETJohnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochJohnson & Johnson had more good than bad; investors should look at the entire report in context before deciding if JNJ stock is a good fit for their portfoliosNYSE:JNJRead Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? April 15, 2025 10:30 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsChris MarkochCRWD stock is up 7% in the last month and could retake its all-time high as the company's Falcon platform continues to see high adoption and retentionNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsApril 15, 2025 6:37 AM ETNATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?Chris MarkochPalantir stock rises 4% after a NATO AI deal and new U.S. Army contract ease funding fears. Here’s why analysts are turning bullish on PLTR.NASDAQ:PLTRRead NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?April 15, 2025 5:14 AM ET Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsChris MarkochMicrosoft is a blue-chip stock that plays the role of a growth stock and value stock for investors who have a long-term outlookNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsApril 14, 2025 5:04 AM ET3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationChris MarkochInvestors have been reminded that low growth is better than no growth; here are three dividend stocks that can provide shelter in the current stormNYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:MCKRead 3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationApril 14, 2025 5:00 AM ETRoblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsChris MarkochRBLX stock spiked after the company announced a partnership with Alphabet to launch programmatic advertising, but both fundamental and technical risks remainNYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:TTDRead Roblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsApril 13, 2025 5:34 AM ETCoca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally Chris MarkochKO stock may leave short-term investors wanting more, but if you have a long time horizon, the current market environment may offer an enticing entry pointNYSE:KONYSE:BRK.BNYSE:MCDRead Coca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochMay 28, 2024 6:46 AM ETIs Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?Jea YuCigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expensesNYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNHRead Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ETIs Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?Jea YuAfter beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout momentNASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETSRead Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsRyan HassonThree oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COPNYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOWRead 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsMay 28, 2024 4:10 AM ETLi 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 reportNASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIORead Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ETLifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings Jea YuLifeMD 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 resultNASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ETNorwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSJea YuNorwegian 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 DayNYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCLRead Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSMay 27, 2024 4:04 AM ETThe Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMarketbeat StaffDiscover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growthNYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDYRead The Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMay 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXGabriel Osorio-MazilliThese 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 actionNYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROSRead 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXMay 23, 2024 4:15 AM ETAnalog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryThomas HughesDividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few yearsNASDAQ:ADIRead Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryMay 22, 2024 4:30 AM ETThe Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMarketBeat StaffThis pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributionsNYSE:EPDRead The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMay 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsGabriel Osorio-MazilliFinancial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upsideNYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTDRead 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsMay 22, 2024 4:10 AM ETSportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainJea YuInvestors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industryNASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUTRead Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainMay 22, 2024 4:05 AM ETDoximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityJea YuDoximity stock is surging as analysts and investors are taking note of the cloud-based digital platform's strong revenue and earnings growthNASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWLRead Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityMay 21, 2024 4:25 AM ETInternational Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance Jea YuIGT 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 fintechNYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNWRead International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance May 21, 2024 4:20 AM ETArista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters Jea YuArista Networks is outperforming other networking companies due to its early adoption of microsegmentation and microperimeters in data center environmentsNYSE:ANETNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:JNPRRead Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ETGrab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap Jea YuGrab Holdings is a penny stock, but its recent performance and guidance show investors that it may be too cheap to pass upNASDAQ:GRABNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASHRead Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap May 21, 2024 4:05 AM ET2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets Jea YuHere are two pet health insurance stocks that investors can watch for as pet owners seek ways to mitigate the medical costs of aging petsNASDAQ:TRUPNYSE:LMNDRead 2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days Jea YuIf you missed getting in on Chipotle Mexican Grill, these three restaurant stocks may provide an opportunity for you to take another bite at the sectorNYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUSRead 3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ETDole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters Jea YuDole 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 overvaluedNYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGTRead Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ETCanada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthJea YuLuxury apparel manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings shares shot 15% higher on a strong earnings report highlighted by growth in its DTC businessNYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPRRead Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthMay 20, 2024 4:20 AM ETCVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value Jea YuAs integrated healthcare retailer and insurer CVS Health prioritizes profits, it presents investors with a value not seen in yearsNYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMTRead CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ETMagnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?Ryan HassonAs we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a great moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" giants and their evolving market narrativesNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take OffGabriel Osorio-MazilliThree copper stocks could help investors get additional upside for their portfolios, especially if they are missing influence from the AI and EV trendsNYSE:NEMNYSE:ERONYSE:HBMRead 3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take OffMay 20, 2024 4:05 AM ETWarren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just RevealedRyan HassonOn 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:CBRead Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just RevealedVideos with Chris Markoch Page 1 of 37 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. 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