Chris Markoch, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Chris MarkochAssociate Editor & Contributing AuthorExperienceChris 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 EducationBachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, OhioPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochJuly 25, 2026 7:00 AM ETDefense Earnings Show Readiness Now and Modernization AheadChris MarkochNYSE:NOCNYSE:LMTNYSE:RTXRead Defense Earnings Show Readiness Now and Modernization AheadJuly 25, 2026 5:55 AM ETWhy Palantir Investors Aren't Panicking While the Rest of AI Sells OffChris MarkochNASDAQ:PLTRRead Why Palantir Investors Aren't Panicking While the Rest of AI Sells OffJuly 25, 2026 5:00 AM ETMarketBeat Week in Review – 07/20- 07/24Chris MarkochNYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:AAPLRead MarketBeat Week in Review – 07/20- 07/24July 24, 2026 9:35 AM ETIntel Earnings Reveal Whether the Chip Selloff Created a BuyChris MarkochNASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:SOXQRead Intel Earnings Reveal Whether the Chip Selloff Created a BuyJuly 24, 2026 8:30 AM ETCrowdStrike’s Cerebras Deal Puts Its AI Security Strategy to the TestChris MarkochNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:CBRSRead CrowdStrike’s Cerebras Deal Puts Its AI Security Strategy to the TestJuly 24, 2026 7:25 AM ETFreeport McMoRan Post-Earnings: Why Good Enough May Finally Be Good EnoughChris MarkochNYSE:FCXRead Freeport McMoRan Post-Earnings: Why Good Enough May Finally Be Good EnoughJuly 24, 2026 5:30 AM ETMicrosoft Earnings Are Coming—But Azure and CapEx Will Decide the ReactionChris MarkochNASDAQ:MSFTRead Microsoft Earnings Are Coming—But Azure and CapEx Will Decide the ReactionJuly 23, 2026 10:00 AM ETOtis Took Another Guidance Cut—But the Story Isn't OverChris MarkochNYSE:OTISRead Otis Took Another Guidance Cut—But the Story Isn't OverJuly 23, 2026 7:40 AM ETPhilip Morris Trimmed Guidance, But Its Growth Story Looks UnshakenChris MarkochNYSE:PMRead Philip Morris Trimmed Guidance, But Its Growth Story Looks UnshakenJuly 22, 2026 11:50 AM ETSmall Caps Are Crushing the S&P 500—3 Stocks Still Worth BuyingChris MarkochNASDAQ:UFPTNYSE:MWANASDAQ:WLDNRead Small Caps Are Crushing the S&P 500—3 Stocks Still Worth BuyingJuly 21, 2026 11:10 AM ET3M's Redemption Arc: Can Q2 Earnings Change the Narrative?Chris MarkochNYSE:MMMRead 3M's Redemption Arc: Can Q2 Earnings Change the Narrative?July 21, 2026 6:55 AM ETBuy, Hold, or Wait: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Telling Different StoriesChris MarkochNYSE:SAMNASDAQ:OPRANASDAQ:LINDRead Buy, Hold, or Wait: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Telling Different StoriesJuly 21, 2026 6:20 AM ETIBM Just Had Its Worst Day Ever—What Earnings Must ProveChris MarkochNYSE:IBMRead IBM Just Had Its Worst Day Ever—What Earnings Must ProveJuly 18, 2026 8:45 AM ETNetflix May Be Cheap Enough to Tempt Buyers After Earnings DropChris MarkochNASDAQ:NFLXRead Netflix May Be Cheap Enough to Tempt Buyers After Earnings DropJuly 18, 2026 7:55 AM ETDelta vs. United: Which Airline Is Better Built for Higher Fuel Costs?Chris MarkochNYSE:DALNASDAQ:UALRead Delta vs. United: Which Airline Is Better Built for Higher Fuel Costs?July 18, 2026 7:05 AM ETThe Market Sold Alcoa After Earnings—But It May Be Missing the Real StoryChris MarkochNYSE:AARead The Market Sold Alcoa After Earnings—But It May Be Missing the Real StoryJuly 18, 2026 6:15 AM ETWhy Intuitive Surgical’s Strong Quarter Still Spooked InvestorsChris MarkochNASDAQ:ISRGRead Why Intuitive Surgical’s Strong Quarter Still Spooked InvestorsJuly 17, 2026 8:55 AM ETGE Aerospace Faces a Prove-It Moment in Q2 EarningsChris MarkochNYSE:GERead GE Aerospace Faces a Prove-It Moment in Q2 EarningsJuly 17, 2026 6:00 AM ETPalantir's Wild Ride: Inside the Stock Wall Street Can't Agree OnChris MarkochNASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir's Wild Ride: Inside the Stock Wall Street Can't Agree OnJuly 16, 2026 10:00 AM ETWhy Microsoft Is Playing a Different AI Game Than Big Tech—and Cash Flow Is the TestChris MarkochNASDAQ:MSFTRead Why Microsoft Is Playing a Different AI Game Than Big Tech—and Cash Flow Is the TestJuly 16, 2026 9:25 AM ETToast’s Comeback Story Is Getting Harder for Wall Street to IgnoreChris MarkochNYSE:TOSTRead Toast’s Comeback Story Is Getting Harder for Wall Street to IgnoreJuly 15, 2026 7:45 AM ET3 Gold Stocks Under $5 With Massive UpsideChris MarkochNYSEAMERICAN:GROYNYSEAMERICAN:USASNYSEAMERICAN:BTGRead 3 Gold Stocks Under $5 With Massive UpsideJuly 15, 2026 5:25 AM ETMarriott vs. Viking: Why the Better Quarter Doesn't Mean the Better DecadeChris MarkochNASDAQ:MARNYSE:VIKRead Marriott vs. Viking: Why the Better Quarter Doesn't Mean the Better DecadeJuly 14, 2026 11:05 AM ET3 Space Stocks That Could Outshine SpaceX After Its IPOChris MarkochNASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:LUNRRead 3 Space Stocks That Could Outshine SpaceX After Its IPOVideos with Chris Markoch Page 1 of 74 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Unlock superior investment research and tools. 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