Articles by Chris Markoch

Chris 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.

Is it time for investors to take the plunge on Norwegian Cruise Lines stock? The answer may come from the company’s decision to buck the industry trend

Investing in biotech stocks carries both risk and reward. This article highlights two biotech companies that may appeal to specific investing styles

As part of every investor’s due diligence, they should pay attention to the cost basis of every security they purchase. \

Cyclical stocks are stocks of those companies that move with a high correlation to the broader economy.

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.

In this article, we’ll look at three hotel stocks that investors may want to consider checking into in the second half of the year

In this article, we’ll look at why it might be time to jump on undervalued FUN stock and one reason why investors may want to continue waiting in line.

There are some very sound reasons to invest in DVN stock. However, it’s important to separate the long-term outlook from some short-term headwinds  

In this article, we look at why Molson Coors held firm on their full year forecast and how investors should factor that in on their decision to buy TAP stock

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

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.

Intel had a disastrous earnings report but may have some fundamental strength. However, before diving into INTC stock, investors should ask one question. 

Home Depot reports earnings in August. So now is the time to look at the business to see if HD stock is a good choice for your portfolio at this time

This article reviews the current state of affairs for CRISPR Therapeutics so you can decide if the gene editing company is worth a speculative investment

Apple's solid earnings report is showing that in terms of the company's iPhone, what consumers do may be more important than what they say 

In this article, I’ll give you one reason Walmart (NYSE: WMT) may still offer investors a buying opportunity and one reason investors may want to avoid the stock for now

Sector rotation is a common market event based on the theory that economies move in cycles. Here are three stocks, one apiece, from sectors that institutions are rotating into.

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is a conventional stock for unconventional times. And that’s exactly why it makes sense to add or hold in your bear market portfolio.

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is illustrative of how quickly sentiment can turn. From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to the end of November 2021, AMD stock climbed 290%.

Pfizer stock is down 12% in 2022. However, there is one short-term and one long-term catalyst that should inform your decision on whether PFE stock is right for your investment objectives.  

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

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

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

Grocery stocks are among the best defensive stocks for investors to buy during a bear market. Here are three best-in-class stocks that have pricing power to withstand a recession

Housing prices may be falling, but there's still an ample supply of homes on the market. This article gives you three home improvement companies that stand to benefit from steady demand

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.

As investors look forward to the second quarter earnings season, they should take a close look at The Hershey Company. The company's latest quarterly results shows that it is retaining pricing power

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

In this article we’ll explain what a housing bubble means and review the steps retail investors should take to protect and grow their portfolios when the bubble is inflating and deflating.

Before you decide to get in on the post-earnings rally in CHWY stock, let's take a look at the good, and not so good, that's going on with the online retailer

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

In this article, we define a hostile takeover, the tactics that an acquiring company may use, and the tactics that the target company may use to defend itself

Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is a technical indicator used by traders to analyze the intraday price of a stock relative to volume throughout a trading session

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

In this article, we’ll define the retail investor and the pros and cons of being a retail investor. We’ll also go into more detail about why it’s never been a better time to be a retail investor

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

Shares of Dollar General and Dollar Tree are rallying the day after both companies reported strong earnings. In this article, we’ll look at each stock and let you know if either, or both, have legs

In this article, we’ll help investors understand what the year-over-year comparison attempts to measure, the benefits of this measurement to investors, as well as how to calculate YOY when it’s not readily provided

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

In a real-world example of the phrase “misery loves company,” Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) stock has fallen 15% since May 17. The reason isn’t that the retailer of premium home furnishings has issued bad news

The short-term outlook for Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is difficult to handicap. But here are some factors for both the bulls and the bears to consider

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

In this article, we’ll identify examples of disruptive technology and give investors some key takeaways that can help them decide whether a disruptive technology has staying power