Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About Chris MarkochCTMarkoch@msn.comEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperience Chris Markoch has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018. Areas of Expertise Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks Education B.A., The University of Akron Past Experience InvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochNovember 30, 2023 5:00 AM ETAs Dollar Tree Goes, So Goes the Consumer?Chris MarkochAt first glance, a weak earnings report should have investors bailing on Dollar Tree, but there were signs that DLTR stock could be attractive down the roadNASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:GMNYSE:TFCRead As Dollar Tree Goes, So Goes the Consumer?November 29, 2023 11:12 AM ETWhat’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseChris MarkochGM stock is surging after the company announced a $10 billion share buyback program and a dividend increase, but the stock may not hold its gainsNYSE:GMNYSE:FRead What’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseNovember 24, 2023 7:00 AM ETCan Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?Chris MarkochHeading into the earnings report, KSS stock was up over 7% for the month, but mixed to soft guidance may slow the stock's momentum.NYSE:KSSNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGTRead Can Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?November 15, 2023 5:02 AM ETIs it time to buy EVOLV Technologies after post-earnings dip?Chris MarkochEvolv Technologies stock is down over 6% after a strong earnings report, but you don't have to look too far to see bullish signs in the company's reportNASDAQ:EVLVRead Is it time to buy EVOLV Technologies after post-earnings dip?November 14, 2023 11:12 AM ETAnalyst says Archer Aviation may double. Is it time to buy?Chris MarkochArcher Aviation stock is up nearly 3% after a bullish analyst call, but heavy options activity may keep some long-term investors on the sidelines.NYSE:ACHRNYSE:JOBYNASDAQ:UALRead Analyst says Archer Aviation may double. Is it time to buy?November 8, 2023 9:25 AM ETWhy you can make Vertex Pharmaceuticals a buy on any pullbackChris MarkochVertex stock is off its all-time highs after a slight miss on revenue, but the company's robust pipeline gives investors a reason to watch VRTX stock closelyNASDAQ:VRTXNYSE:PFENASDAQ:CRSPRead Why you can make Vertex Pharmaceuticals a buy on any pullbackOctober 25, 2023 5:00 AM ET3M Posts Stable Earnings, is that a Reason for Investors to Buy?Chris Markoch3M stock is up over 5% after a strong earnings report. At 11-year lows, the stock looks oversold, but the report didn't do much to address long-term issues NYSE:MMMRead 3M Posts Stable Earnings, is that a Reason for Investors to Buy?October 24, 2023 6:15 AM ETIs Conagra Brands a Savvy Buy or a Value Trap?Chris MarkochConagra stock looks undervalued, but is it cheap for a reason? Here are the arguments for and against CAG stock being a potential value trapNYSE:CAGNYSEARCA:XLPNYSE:WMTRead Is Conagra Brands a Savvy Buy or a Value Trap?October 20, 2023 5:00 AM ETIs Netflix a Buy After Its Post-Earnings SurgeChris MarkochAfter rocketing past its 200-day and 50-day simple moving averages after strong earnings, investors wonder if there's still room to get involved with NFLX stockNASDAQ:NFLXNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Is Netflix a Buy After Its Post-Earnings SurgeOctober 10, 2023 5:59 AM ETOil is Surging: 3 stocks You Need to be in NowChris MarkochGeopolitical events, particularly as they relate to the Middle East, can have a significant impact on oil stocks; here are three oil stocks to consider nowNYSE:XOMNYSE:TTENYSEARCA:XLERead Oil is Surging: 3 stocks You Need to be in NowSeptember 28, 2023 5:10 PM ET5 Stocks That Have Massive Upside According to AnalystsChris MarkochAnalyst ratings are frequently a solid predictor of future stock price movement; here are five stocks that analysts believe have massive upside.NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:CMGNYSE:DGRead 5 Stocks That Have Massive Upside According to AnalystsSeptember 26, 2023 6:50 AM ET3 Stocks That Really, Really Need the Defense Bill to PassChris MarkochThe defense sector has performed well after past government shutdowns, which makes it a good time to look at three defense stocks that investors are sellingNYSE:MSNYSE:PLTRNYSE:LMTRead 3 Stocks That Really, Really Need the Defense Bill to PassLatest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochDecember 6, 2023 4:30 AM ETZuckerberg sells Meta, Snowflake may be the better choice Gabriel Osorio-MazilliNow that Meta has run its course in an overdue rally, Zuckerberg is beginning to cash out, markets have found their new favorite rally story in the sectorNYSEARCA:XLKNYSE:SNOWNASDAQ:METARead Zuckerberg sells Meta, Snowflake may be the better choice December 6, 2023 4:15 AM ETBYND's short interest hits 45%, is a squeeze imminent?Ryan Hasson Beyond Meat's short interest hits 45.82%, steadily climbing since mid-October as the stock breaks out of its downtrend and hints at further upside.NASDAQ:BYNDRead BYND's short interest hits 45%, is a squeeze imminent?December 6, 2023 4:08 AM ETThe top five zero trust cybersecurity stocksThomas HughesCybersecurity stocks are hot, and none are hotter than the zero trust leaders highlighted in this article; all grow at a high double-digit pace with tailwindsNASDAQ:OKTANASDAQ:ZSNASDAQ:PANWRead The top five zero trust cybersecurity stocksDecember 4, 2023 4:15 AM ETOwn Dollar General? Hurry and take this advice before earningsGabriel Osorio-MazilliDollar General could be in trouble, or so markets think; you can be the judge of whether it is time to buy the recent momentum or wait for cheaper pricesNYSE:DGNASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:TGTRead Own Dollar General? Hurry and take this advice before earningsDecember 4, 2023 4:08 AM ETAppLovin (APP): Losing its shareholders lovin'?Ryan HassonDespite remarkable share appreciation and solid quarterly results, shareholders might need to act defensively as AppLovin stock appears to be shifting momentumNYSE:APPRead AppLovin (APP): Losing its shareholders lovin'?December 4, 2023 4:03 AM ETBlack Swan: this small cap surged over 1000% last weekRyan HassonVivos Therapeutics experienced a rare 'black swan' event, surging over 1000% in a single day following breaking news, here's how to look at VVOS stock nowNASDAQ:VVOSRead Black Swan: this small cap surged over 1000% last weekNovember 30, 2023 4:30 AM ETAre Zscaler's results good enough to fuel its rally beyond 100%?Sam QuirkeWith strong fundamentals and the prospect of an actual rate cut happening in 2024, there hasn't been a better time to own Zscaler shares in yearsNASDAQ:ZSRead Are Zscaler's results good enough to fuel its rally beyond 100%?November 30, 2023 4:15 AM ETIs Beyond an overlooked e-commerce winner?MarketBeat StaffBeyond is operating under a familiar name and a different business model. It remains to be seen if these translate to better financial performance NASDAQ:BYONNYSE:WNASDAQ:AMZNRead Is Beyond an overlooked e-commerce winner?November 30, 2023 4:10 AM ETTesla nears a major breakout as it releases the CybertruckRyan HassonTesla has delivered its first batch of the eagerly anticipated and long-awaited Cybertruck; investors want to know what this will mean for TSLA stockNASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla nears a major breakout as it releases the CybertruckNovember 29, 2023 4:30 AM ETHims & Hers earnings highlight expanded personalized treatmentsJea YuE-health and wellness platform operator Hims & Hers Inc. reported a stellar quarter of growth that highlighted its expanded line of personalized products NYSE:HIMSRead Hims & Hers earnings highlight expanded personalized treatmentsNovember 29, 2023 4:20 AM ETThe story of SharkNinja goes beyond just infomercialsJea YuWhat started as a quirky outfit hawking infomercial products has evolved into a consumer appliance and home goods powerhouseNYSE:SNNYSE:WMTNYSE:MRead The story of SharkNinja goes beyond just infomercialsNovember 29, 2023 4:15 AM ETJ&J, Gilead, BMS: A look at undervalued dividend payersKate StalterJ&J, Gilead and Bristol Myers are among healthcare stocks with defensive qualities amid market volatility and a potential economic slowdownNYSE:ABBVNASDAQ:GILDNYSEARCA:XLVRead J&J, Gilead, BMS: A look at undervalued dividend payersVideos with Chris MarkochThe Lure of GameStop Stock Still PowerfulDollar Tree Stock Plunge, What It Says About the EconomyHome Depot Oversold or Further to Fall?Plug Power on the Brink of Bankruptcy?Is it Time to Buy Evolv Technologies Stock?Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock a Buy on Any PullbackPalantir Technologies Stock, AI Evolution and Investment OutlookOccidental Petroleum: Another Bounce from the Buy ZoneRivan Stock Surges on Surprise Results3 Market Correction Opportunities: UPS, Lowe's & TeslaReports by Chris MarkochInvesting Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement Income Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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