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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch
About The Editor

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, The University of Akron

Past Experience

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Latest Articles by Chris Markoch

Distribution electric substation with power lines and transformers, at sunset — Photo
December 6, 2024 6:51 AM ET

3 Utility Stocks That Will Benefit from Less Regulation

Chris Markoch

A stable regulatory framework allows these utility companies to back up their aggressive growth plans with strong long-term earnings growth

NASDAQ:EVRGNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:META
Read 3 Utility Stocks That Will Benefit from Less Regulation
Paris, France - 2023 March 28: Stellantis company shares dropped down at stock market. Stellantis company financial crisis and failure. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Stellantis Stock Falls as CEO Departs: What Investors Should Know

Chris Markoch

STLA stock is down more than 2% after the resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares, and the company's inventory problems are likely to dampen investor interest

NYSE:STLANYSE:C
Read Stellantis Stock Falls as CEO Departs: What Investors Should Know
Intel logo on smartphone screen
December 4, 2024 6:22 AM ET

Gelsinger Gone: What Intel’s Big Move Means for INTC Stock

Chris Markoch

Intel stock is down more than 8% after the resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger; the worst may be over for the stock, but it will take some time before it's a Buy

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AAPL
Read Gelsinger Gone: What Intel’s Big Move Means for INTC Stock
Hydrogen renewable energy production - hydrogen gas for clean electricity solar and windturbine facility.
December 2, 2024 6:00 AM ET

3 Green Hydrogen Stocks That May Survive the Trump Chopping Block

Chris Markoch

Green hydrogen is an emerging technology that carries significant risk, but if you have an appetite for speculation, here are three stocks to consider

NASDAQ:FCELNYSE:BENASDAQ:AEP
Read 3 Green Hydrogen Stocks That May Survive the Trump Chopping Block
LONDON, UK - October 2021: Facebook social media company changes its corporate name to Meta.
December 2, 2024 5:45 AM ET

3 Growth Stocks That Won’t Slow Down in 2025

Chris Markoch

Many analysts are becoming more bullish about lower corporate taxes and lower interest rates; here are three stocks set to deliver solid returns in 2025.

NASDAQ:METANYSE:JPMNYSEARCA:XLF
Read 3 Growth Stocks That Won’t Slow Down in 2025
New York, USA - 26 September 2020: Fiverr Freelance Services mobile app logo on phone screen close up, Illustrative Editorial. — Stock Editorial Photography
November 27, 2024 6:06 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks That Are Ready to Rocket Higher

Chris Markoch

With lower interest rates and lower corporate taxes more likely, it's a good time to consider three small-cap stocks that present a buying opportunity

NASDAQ:RCKTNYSE:LACNYSE:GM
Read 3 Small-Cap Stocks That Are Ready to Rocket Higher
BRENNER, AUSTRIA - MAY 11, 2016: Tesla supercharger machine at Supercharger Station at night. — Stock Editorial Photography
November 22, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Tesla Investors Continue to Profit From the Trump Trade

Chris Markoch

Tesla stock is up 6.6% after news of a federal regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles causing one analyst to raise their price target for TSLA stock

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Investors Continue to Profit From the Trump Trade
Wells Fargo Sign and Logo — Stock Editorial Photography
November 22, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Top 3 Financial Stocks Set to Gain From Looser Regulations

Chris Markoch

Financial stocks are among the biggest winners in 2024 and the election of Donald Trump will likely bring less regulation that could spur growth in 2025

NYSE:JPMNYSE:WFCNYSE:GS
Read Top 3 Financial Stocks Set to Gain From Looser Regulations
Children's and adults legs underwater — Photo
November 20, 2024 6:30 AM ET

Berkshire Buys POOL Stock: Is It Time to Take the Plunge?

Chris Markoch

Pool Corporation is a new addition to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway portfolio but it remains to be seen if it can clear a low bar for future growth

NASDAQ:POOLNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:DPZ
Read Berkshire Buys POOL Stock: Is It Time to Take the Plunge?
Palantir Stock price forecast
November 18, 2024 6:25 AM ET

Palantir Stock Surges After Announcing Move to the NASDAQ

Chris Markoch

PLTR stock is up nearly 10% after announcing it will start trading on the NASDAQ exchange; the company is a stand-out among AI stocks but remains expensive

NYSE:PLTRNYSE:GMENASDAQ:QQQ
Read Palantir Stock Surges After Announcing Move to the NASDAQ
Freeport McMoran Stock
November 16, 2024 6:04 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan, Copper Demand Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

Chris Markoch

Freeport-McMoRan will benefit from a long-term copper shortage expected to start in 2028, but investors will have to wait for copper prices to recover

NYSE:FCX
Read Freeport-McMoRan, Copper Demand Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
Flutter Entertainment Can Be a Blue-Chip Sports Betting Stock
November 16, 2024 5:55 AM ET

Flutter Entertainment Can Be a Blue-Chip Sports Betting Stock

Chris Markoch

Flutter Entertainment is trading at an all-time high; it's not a blue-chip stock yet, but has several characteristics that long-term investors look for

NYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:PLTR
Read Flutter Entertainment Can Be a Blue-Chip Sports Betting Stock
Stocks and Tariffs
November 14, 2024 5:46 AM ET

Tariff Troubles: 3 Stocks Planning Higher Prices

Chris Markoch

These three companies have announced that higher tariffs will result in higher consumer prices, but investors should wait to see what will actually happen

NYSE:AZONASDAQ:COLMNYSE:SWK
Read Tariff Troubles: 3 Stocks Planning Higher Prices
Rocket Lab is the Right Stock for the Right Time
November 13, 2024 8:55 AM ET

Rocket Lab is the Right Stock for the Right Time

Chris Markoch

Rocket Lab stock is up more than 40% after a strong earnings report; the rally may not be sustainable but the ongoing space race makes RKLB stock a buy

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab is the Right Stock for the Right Time
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - 30 OCT 2024: Two cans of Celsius Live Fit Wild Berry Sparkling Energy Drink on a bed of ice. — Stock Editorial Photography
November 13, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Celsius Holdings: Big Drop, Big Opportunity? Analysts Say Yes

Chris Markoch

Celsius stock continues to drop after a weak earnings report, the company is on firm footing but valuation and sentiment may keep you on the sidelines for now  

NASDAQ:CELHNASDAQ:MNSTNASDAQ:PEP
Read Celsius Holdings: Big Drop, Big Opportunity? Analysts Say Yes
Mara stock bitcoin
November 13, 2024 6:25 AM ET

Is MARA a Safe Way to Get Exposure to the Bitcoin Rally?

Chris Markoch

Shares of MARA stock are correlating with the recent rally in Bitcoin; however, a 5% post-earnings drop leaves investors wondering if this is a buyable dip

NASDAQ:MARA
Read Is MARA a Safe Way to Get Exposure to the Bitcoin Rally?
Hilton Hotel — Stock Editorial Photography
November 13, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Top 3 Hotel Stocks to Watch: A Buy, Hold, and Trade Opportunity

Chris Markoch

Hotel stocks look like a good place for investors looking to ride the recent surge in stocks; Here is one name to buy, one to hold, and one name to trade

NASDAQ:MARNYSE:HLTNYSE:H
Read Top 3 Hotel Stocks to Watch: A Buy, Hold, and Trade Opportunity
Yum! Brands vs McDonald's
November 12, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Yum! Brands vs. McDonald’s: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?

Chris Markoch

YUM! Brands and McDonald’s are two compelling restaurant stocks, but YUM stock may have more short-term upside as it adds to its digital and AI capabilities

NYSE:YUMNYSE:MCDNYSE:SG
Read Yum! Brands vs. McDonald’s: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?
Palantir company logo on the screen of smartphone, finger touching it and the blurred Palantir logo on the background.
November 5, 2024 11:21 AM ET

Palantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is up over $50 after a strong earnings report, but investors should expect more volatility as analysts and institutions decide how to proceed

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Palantir Cracks $50, Is There Still Time to Get on Board?
Dow Jones Macro Concept — Photo
November 5, 2024 7:39 AM ET

NVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should Know

Chris Markoch

NVIDIA and Sherwin-Williams will join the DJIA on November 8, but investors shouldn't view this inclusion as a catalyst for owning each stock

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:SHWNASDAQ:INTC
Read NVIDIA, Sherwin-Williams Join the Dow: What Investors Should Know
Close-Up Photo of an Electronics Factory Worker in White Work Coat Soldering a Printed Circuit Board Through a Digital Microscope
November 5, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Merck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 Earnings

Chris Markoch

After strong earnings reports, Merck may be a better choice than Bristol-Meyers in the short term - but both may present a challenge for buy-and-hold investors.

NYSE:MRKNYSE:BMYNYSE:ABBV
Read Merck vs. Bristol-Myers: Analyst Views Differ After Q3 Earnings
low price stocks
November 4, 2024 6:09 AM ET

3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy Ratings

Chris Markoch

At under $20 a share, these stocks have multiple Strong Buy ratings which gives risk-tolerant investors an opportunity for significant profits

OTCMKTS:PROSYOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:GOLD
Read 3 Stocks Under $20 With Strong-Buy Ratings
Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough
November 1, 2024 6:19 AM ET

Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough

Chris Markoch

Apple stock is down after the company delivered a good earnings report that wasn’t good enough for analysts who had expectations of greatness

NASDAQ:AAPL
Read Apple Earnings - When Really Good Just Isn’t Good Enough
Viking Therapeutics weight loss pills
October 31, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Viking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth Considering

Chris Markoch

Viking Therapeutics is making headway in the weight loss drug market; but even though the payoff is years away, there's still plenty of upside for investors

NASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read Viking Therapeutics Stock: A Pre-Election Bet Worth Considering

Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris Markoch

Cigna health
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
Read Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?
photo of petco logo on storefront
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
Read Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?
photo of exterior of Lowe's retail store
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
Read 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings
photo of black  Li L9 SUV in a parked setting
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
Read Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?
photo of doctor holding tablet suggesting telehealth visit
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
Read LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings
Photo of Norwegian Star cruise ship on the water
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
Read Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS
photo of albemarle logo on outdoor sign
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
Read The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered
Photo of a couple holding cups of Dutch Bros coffee
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
Read 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX
photo of hand holding mobile phone displaying analog devices logo
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
Read Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery
photo of gas pipeline
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
Read The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend
photo of td ameritrade sign
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
Read 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds
photo of female hand holding mobile phone with sports betting site up and laptop in backround
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
Read Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain
image of femaie physician touching display suggesting cloud-based digital platform
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
Read Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical Community
closeup photo of slot machine displaying three 7's symbol for jackpot
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
Read International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance
closup photo of hand holding mobile device with Arista Networks name and logo displayed
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
Read Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters
 closeup photo of mobile device displaying Grab app in operation
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
Read Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap
photo of dog with cast on leg in veterinary office setting
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
Read 2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets
Illustration of smart phone with CAVA displayed on screen
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
Read 3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days
closup photo of Dole bananas in store setting
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
Read Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters
image of canada goose storefront
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
Read Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth
photo of CVS Health logo on sign with blue sky in background
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
Read CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value
Closeup photo of Nvidia chip
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
Read Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?
image of rolls of copper
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
Read 3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off
closeup photo of Berkshire Hathaway office building
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
Read Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed