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Chris Markoch, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch
About The Author

Chris Markoch

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Chris Markoch has been an associate editor & contributing author 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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C.H. Robinson Bets Its AI Story on RXO—But the Market Isn't Sold

NASDAQ:CHRWNYSE:RXONYSE:UPS
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October 11, 2026 5:30 AM ET

The Grocery Shelf Battle Is Changing—Who Comes Out Ahead?

NYSE:KRNASDAQ:WMTNYSE:MKC
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October 10, 2026 7:45 AM ET

Schneider Just Paid Up for PTC—Is the SaaSpocalypse Overdone?

OTCMKTS:SBGSY
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October 9, 2026 10:00 AM ET

Palantir’s Rally Puts Wall Street in Catch-Up Mode Ahead of November Earnings

NASDAQ:PLTR
Read Palantir’s Rally Puts Wall Street in Catch-Up Mode Ahead of November Earnings
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October 9, 2026 8:15 AM ET

Microsoft Is Almost Back to $555—Now the Hard Part Begins

NASDAQ:MSFT
Read Microsoft Is Almost Back to $555—Now the Hard Part Begins
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October 8, 2026 8:30 AM ET

Why Light Is the New AI Bottleneck—And 3 Photonics Stocks to Play It

NASDAQ:LITENYSE:COHRNASDAQ:AAOI
Read Why Light Is the New AI Bottleneck—And 3 Photonics Stocks to Play It
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October 8, 2026 6:10 AM ET

Constellation Brands Beat Earnings, But Beer Demand Is Still a Problem

NYSE:STZ
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October 6, 2026 1:20 PM ET

Constellation Energy’s Google Deal Shows Why Nuclear Uprates Matter for AI

NASDAQ:CEGNASDAQ:GOOGL
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October 6, 2026 5:25 AM ET

3 Low-Rated Stocks Analysts May Be Underestimating Ahead of Q3 Earnings

NYSE:SCCONYSE:PRUNYSE:ITW
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October 5, 2026 6:00 AM ET

IMAX Is Becoming Central to Moviegoing—And The Rally May Not Be Done

NYSE:IMAX
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October 4, 2026 8:15 AM ET

MGM Resorts Stock Sinks After Diller Deal Collapse: Overreaction or Warning?

NYSE:MGM
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October 4, 2026 6:45 AM ET

Liberty Energy’s AI Power Push Has Wall Street Divided

NYSE:LBRT
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October 3, 2026 8:45 AM ET

3 Income Stocks Under $30 That Yield More Than the 10-Year Treasury Note

NYSE:PFENYSE:ABBVNYSE:LLY
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October 1, 2026 12:25 PM ET

Everyone in AI Is Quietly Copying Palantir's Playbook

NASDAQ:PLTR
Read Everyone in AI Is Quietly Copying Palantir's Playbook
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October 1, 2026 11:15 AM ET

JPMorgan Bets on Genius Sports as the Market Loses Patience

Read JPMorgan Bets on Genius Sports as the Market Loses Patience
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October 1, 2026 8:20 AM ET

Hobby Boom or Travel Bust? Here Are 3 Stocks to Ride the Trend

NYSE:DKSNASDAQ:HASNASDAQ:TTWO
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October 1, 2026 7:10 AM ET

Microsoft's AI Spending Didn't Change—Wall Street's View of It Did

NASDAQ:MSFT
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September 30, 2026 9:35 AM ET

3 Healthcare Dividend Stocks Offering More Than Just Income

NYSE:JNJNYSE:MRKNYSE:ABBV
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September 29, 2026 12:25 PM ET

CoreWeave Comes With Risks: Analysts Split on What Matters Most

NASDAQ:CRWV
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September 29, 2026 5:25 AM ET

Bernstein Downgrades 3 Cybersecurity Stocks: How Concerned Should Investors Be?

NASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:OKTANYSE:S
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September 28, 2026 12:25 PM ET

Six Flags Launches FlexPay—Is There Any FUN Left in the Stock?

NYSE:FUN
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September 28, 2026 11:15 AM ET

Stitch Fix Stock Plunges as Guidance Puts the Turnaround on Pause

NASDAQ:SFIX
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September 27, 2026 10:15 AM ET

Data Centers Got the AI Hype—But Office REITs May Get the Rent Hikes

NYSE:SLGNYSE:HPPNASDAQ:EQIX
Read Data Centers Got the AI Hype—But Office REITs May Get the Rent Hikes
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September 27, 2026 7:45 AM ET

CAVA Stock Slips: Sector Fear or Valuation Reality?

NYSE:CAVA
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Videos with Chris Markoch

Stock Market Hits New Highs (Here’s Where You Can Still Find Value Buys)
4 High Short Interest Stocks to Buy Before October
History Is About to Be Made (Stocks Are Roaring Back)
These 3 Biotech Stocks Have MAJOR Catalysts Coming (Get in Before the Move)
The September Slowdown Isn’t Done Yet (Most Investors Aren’t Ready)
Palantir Just Became Almost Impossible to Replace
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