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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch
About The Editor

Chris Markoch

Editor & Contributing Author

Value Investing, Retirement, Dividend Stocks, Individual Investing

Experience

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

  • Professional Background: Christopher Markoch is a freelance writer and market analyst with over 30 years of experience in marketing communications, including work with financial services firms and banks. His unique blend of communication expertise and market knowledge allows him to break down complex financial topics for individual investors.
  • Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
  • Finance Experience: Chris has been an editor and contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018 and has also written for InvestorPlace. He began writing about finance and investing in 2017, bringing a strong focus on helping readers make confident, informed decisions.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in value investing, dividend-paying stocks, and retirement-focused strategies. His work is geared toward individual investors looking to build stable, income-generating portfolios.
  • Investment Approach: Chris emphasizes value and income investing while maintaining a focus on context and clarity. He believes that fundamentals and technicals are important, but they only become truly useful when paired with an understanding of a company’s story. That perspective shapes both his investing decisions and the guidance he offers to readers.
  • Inspiration: “The story behind a company or stock is important to me,” Chris says. “The fundamentals or technical action are interesting, but without the why, they lack context for retail investors. That’s what I aim to deliver.”
  • Fun Fact: Christopher admires thought leaders like Keith Fitz-Gerald and Shah Gilani for their sharp market insight.
  • Areas of Expertise: Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks, individual investing

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

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September 18, 2025 3:58 PM ET

3 AI Infrastructure Stocks With Upside After the Summer Rally

NASDAQ:SMCINYSE:ANETNASDAQ:AVGO
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September 18, 2025 1:24 PM ET

Eli Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Breakthrough Could Change Everything

NYSE:LLY
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Biotech Abstract
September 17, 2025 4:22 PM ET

Biotech Breakouts: 3 Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

NASDAQ:VKTXNASDAQ:IBRXNASDAQ:MAZE
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September 17, 2025 8:03 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Set for Breakout as Agentic AI Demand Surges

NASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:CRM
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September 16, 2025 2:21 PM ET

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold Through Market Volatility This Fall

NYSE:KONYSE:JNJNYSE:PLD
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September 15, 2025 11:08 AM ET

Palantir’s Commercial Growth Story Is Just Getting Started

NASDAQ:PLTR
Read Palantir’s Commercial Growth Story Is Just Getting Started
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September 14, 2025 7:35 AM ET

RH Stock Slides After Mixed Earnings and Tariff Concerns

NYSE:RH
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Stock Buybacks
September 12, 2025 2:33 PM ET

3 Companies Boosting Buybacks While Others Pull Back

NYSE:COFNYSE:AZONASDAQ:AAPL
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September 12, 2025 10:05 AM ET

Palantir’s Defense Partnerships Fuel Its Growth Story

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LHX
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September 12, 2025 8:12 AM ET

Post Onum Deal: Is CrowdStrike Ready to Rebound After 16% Drop?

NASDAQ:CRWD
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September 12, 2025 5:03 AM ET

It May Be Time to Buy the Dip in Texas Instruments

NASDAQ:TXNNASDAQ:NVDA
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September 11, 2025 5:24 PM ET

High-Flyers Near Resistance: 3 Stocks to Watch for a Dip

NASDAQ:LRCXNYSE:ANETNASDAQ:SHOP
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September 11, 2025 8:34 AM ET

Why Rate Cuts May Not Put the Fizz Back in Pepsi’s Stock

NASDAQ:PEPNYSE:KO
Read Why Rate Cuts May Not Put the Fizz Back in Pepsi’s Stock
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September 10, 2025 2:20 PM ET

Analyst Upgrades Strengthen Microsoft’s Long-Term Outlook

NASDAQ:MSFT
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3 Under-the-Radar Biotechs Under $5 That Could Soar 200%
September 9, 2025 4:45 PM ET

3 Under-the-Radar Biotechs Under $5 That Could Soar 200%

NASDAQ:HOTHNASDAQ:SILONASDAQ:ANIX
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September 9, 2025 6:16 AM ET

Novartis' Moonshot Cancer Therapy Could Be Future Growth Driver

NYSE:NVS
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September 5, 2025 5:37 PM ET

Why DocuSign Could Be a SaaS Value Play After Q2 Earnings

NASDAQ:DOCU
Read Why DocuSign Could Be a SaaS Value Play After Q2 Earnings
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September 5, 2025 6:41 AM ET

Microsoft’s AI Push Beyond OpenAI Could Drive Next Breakout

NASDAQ:MSFT
Read Microsoft’s AI Push Beyond OpenAI Could Drive Next Breakout
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September 4, 2025 12:39 PM ET

Palantir Insider Selling: Risk Signal or Normal Activity?

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LUMN
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September 4, 2025 10:02 AM ET

3 Stocks Poised to Gain from a September Rate Cut

NYSE:ONYSE:VZNYSE:PNC
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Back-to-School Shopping Hits $40B: 3 Retail Stocks to Watch Now
September 3, 2025 5:15 PM ET

Back-to-School Shopping Hits $40B: 3 Retail Stocks to Watch Now

NYSE:WMTNASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:LULU
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September 3, 2025 10:30 AM ET

IREN Is Up 186% YTD on AI Pivot—And It’s Just Getting Started

NASDAQ:IRENNASDAQ:NVIDIA
Read IREN Is Up 186% YTD on AI Pivot—And It’s Just Getting Started
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September 2, 2025 4:27 PM ET

CrowdStrike Tests $412 Support as Options Traders Turn Bullish

NASDAQ:CRWD
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September 2, 2025 5:36 AM ET

3 Renewable Energy Stocks That Could Gush as Oil Stays Volatile

NYSE:NEENASDAQ:PLUGNYSE:BEP
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Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris Markoch

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May 28, 2024 6:46 AM ET

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

NYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNH
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May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETS
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May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET

3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings

NYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOW
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May 28, 2024 4:10 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIO
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May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ET

LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings

NASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
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May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ET

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS

NYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCL
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May 27, 2024 4:04 AM ET

The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered

NYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDY
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May 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX

NYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROS
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May 23, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery

NASDAQ:ADI
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May 22, 2024 4:30 AM ET

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

NYSE:EPD
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May 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds

NYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTD
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May 22, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain

NASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUT
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May 22, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical Community

NASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWL
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May 21, 2024 4:25 AM ET

International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance

NYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNW
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May 21, 2024 4:20 AM ET

Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters

NYSE:ANETNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:JNPR
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May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:GRABNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASH
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May 21, 2024 4:05 AM ET

2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets

NASDAQ:TRUPNYSE:LMND
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May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET

3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days

NYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUS
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May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ET

Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters

NYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGT
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May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth

NYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPR
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May 20, 2024 4:20 AM ET

CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value

NYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMT
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May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL
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May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET

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

NYSE:NEMNYSE:ERONYSE:HBM
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May 20, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed

NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:CB
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Videos with Chris Markoch

Markets Brace for Fed: What Investors Need to Know Before Wednesday
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The Market’s Next Big Winners? Start Here
Tech Stocks Stumble: Will Nvidia’s Report Spark a Rebound?
Strong Earnings? Market Says NVIDIA-Level Growth or Be Forgotten
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