
Chris MarkochChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter with over five years of experience covering various aspects of the financial markets. You may find his writing a little different than other stock articles you’ve read. And that’s OK with him. Chris doesn’t have a traditional finance background. What he does bring to the table is a strong business and marketing background having worked for agencies that serviced Fortune 500 companies. With that in mind, he isn’t overly impressed with what companies say, and more focused on what they do. And because buyer behavior dictates so much of what happens with a stock, Chris always keeps the end consumer close in mind. Chris has been writing for MarketBeat since 2018.
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What is Cost BasisAugust 8th, 2022 8:00 AM
As part of every investor’s due diligence, they should pay attention to the cost basis of every security they purchase. \

MarketBeat: Week in Review 8/1 - 8/5August 6th, 2022 1:00 AM
The hot jobs report is dispelling any notion that interest rates will level off. But the market moves on and here are some of the stocks and stories to follow.

The Dividend Kings With Highest YieldAugust 2nd, 2022 1:00 PM
Dividend Kings are companies who have increased their dividend payout for at least 50 consecutive years, but it is one tracked by a large portion of the market

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/25 – 7/29July 30th, 2022 1:00 AM
The markets are rallying as big tech earnings are lifting investors' spirits. Here are some of the stocks our analysts were looking at this week.

Johnson & Johnson Continues to Prove its Value in a Volatile Year July 17th, 2022 1:30 AM
Johnson & Johnson is scheduled to release its second quarter earnings report on July 19, 2022. Low single-digit growth may not do much to excite investors. But in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the reasons why investors should consider adding JNJ stock to their bear market portfolio

Why PepsiCo May Be a Harbinger for Q2 Earnings Season? July 12th, 2022 2:00 AM
Many analysts are warning of an “earnings recession” that will start in the quarter just ended. If that’s the case, then a company like PepsiCo will have a lot to say about the state of the American consumer

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/4 – 7/8July 8th, 2022 6:00 PM
This shortened trading week ended with a better-than-expected jobs number. Next week investors get the latest CPI reading as well as the latest retail sales numbers. The MarketBeat team is here to guide you to the opportunities that exist no matter what is happening in the market. Here are some of the stocks our analysts were looking at this week

MarketBeat: Week in Review 6/27 – 7/1July 1st, 2022 6:00 PM
The markets closed out the first six-months of 2022 at 50-year lows. Nevertheless, this is a time to have a plan and stick to it. Our mission at MarketBeat is to guide you to the opportunities that exist no matter what is happening in the market. Here are some of the stocks our analysts were looking at this week.

MarketBeat: Week in Review 6/20 – 6/24June 24th, 2022 6:00 PM
Investors are getting some relief as all of the major indexes look to close the week in positive territory for the first time in several weeks. Here are some of the stocks that MarketBeat analysts were looking at this week.

MarketBeat: Week in Review 6/13 – 6/17June 17th, 2022 6:00 PM
The market sell-off accelerated this week as the Federal Reserve announced a 75 basis point hike to the Fed funds rate. Investors will barely have time to catch their breath before the next round of corporate earnings. In the meantime, here are some of the stocks our analysts were looking at this week

MarketBeat: Week in Review 6/6 – 6/10June 10th, 2022 6:00 PM
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) confirms that inflation is not going away anytime soon. And a record low read on consumer sentiment may be telling for second-quarter earnings. Our mission at MarketBeat is to help you make sense of the markets and give you actionable investment advice. Here are some of the stocks our analysts were looking at this week.

What is a Bear TrapJune 9th, 2022 11:00 AM
This article defines what a bear trap is and explains how the practice of short selling can amplify a bear trap and compares it to a bull trap

What is a Bull TrapJune 9th, 2022 9:00 AM
This article defines what a bull trap is and the role of fundamental analysis in causing investors to fall prey to this false signal. It also provides strategies that can help you avoid falling into a bull trap

The Key Number That Explains Why CrowdStrike May Power Higher June 7th, 2022 6:00 AM
CrowdStrike stock is down despite a strong earnings report. This article explains why this is all about institutional investors and why it may be an opportunity to strategically accumulate CRWD stock at an attractive price

3 Precious Metals ETFs to Play the Commodities Boom June 7th, 2022 4:00 AM
After underperforming in 2021, precious metals are seeing higher demand along with many commodities. This article looks at three ETFs that have a focus on precious metals in one form or another

MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/30 – 6/3June 3rd, 2022 7:00 PM
The jobs report is adding another layer of uncertainty to the markets which are down in mid-morning trading. At times like this, let the MarketBeat team give you the insight you need. Here are some of the stocks they were looking at this week

What is EBITDA and Why Does it Matter?June 2nd, 2022 5:00 PM
EBITDA is one of the most important terms to understand when analyzing if a stock is a good buy. This article provides a brief explanation of the term EBITDA including why it matters to investors

Should Medtronic Make the Cut For Your Recovery Watchlist? May 31st, 2022 10:30 AM
Medtronic stock is down 6% since the medical device company reported earnings on May 26, 2022. In this article, we’ll take a look at MDT stock so you can decide if it deserves a place on your recovery watchlist

MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/23 – 5/27May 27th, 2022 6:00 PM
The markets are on track to break an eight-week losing streak as the PCE Price Index came in as expected. Before you make a decision on buying opportunities, check out some of the stocks MarketBeat analysts were looking at this week

What is Stagflation and How Can it Affect Your Investments?May 26th, 2022 10:00 AM
Stagflation is a combination of high unemployment combined with slow (or stagnant) economic growth. In this article, we'll look at the relationship between inflation and stagflation and why you can't have one without the other

MarketBeat: Week in Review 5/16 – 5/20May 20th, 2022 6:00 PM
The downward pressure on the markets shows no sign of letting up. If we knew when the market will hit bottom, investing would be easy. It's not. So let the MarketBeat team help. Here are some of the stocks they were looking at this week