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Chris Markoch, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Smartphone authenticates a laptop via digital lock graphic, illustrating cybersecurity and secure access trends in tech.
January 2, 2026 10:28 AM ET

3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch in 2026 as Identity and Endpoint Converge

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:OKTA
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Open investment playbook on a desk with hand-drawn arrows, symbolizing sector rotation strategy for 2026 investing.
January 1, 2026 1:45 PM ET

2026 Sector Playbook: 3 Sectors Trading Below Fair Value

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSEARCA:XLINYSEARCA:XLU
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CrowdStrike cybersecurity emblem glows in a digital grid backdrop, underscoring strength in cloud defense.
January 1, 2026 7:37 AM ET

CrowdStrike Is Still Best-in-Breed—But 2026 May Be a Tough Trade

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANW
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A supermarket endcap stacked with bulk household essentials highlights consumer staples demand amid pricing pressures.
January 1, 2026 6:19 AM ET

Are These 3 Leading Defensive Stocks Too Crowded Heading Into 2026?

NASDAQ:WMTNASDAQ:COSTNYSE:PG
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Fed building at sunrise with green and yellow arrows symbolizing market paths amid expectations of a Fed rate cut.
December 31, 2025 12:26 PM ET

Will the Fed Cut or Pause? These Finance Stocks Can Win Either Way

NYSE:BACNYSE:SCHWNYSE:PRU
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Microsoft Azure devices and cloud systems integrate across laptops, tablets, & consoles, highlighting computing growth.
December 31, 2025 10:39 AM ET

Microsoft Is Lagging the Market—But Its Moat May Matter More in 2026

NASDAQ:MSFT
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December 30, 2025 5:36 AM ET

2 Under-the-Radar Energy Stocks to Watch for AI Demand in 2026

NASDAQ:NNENASDAQ:NFENASDAQ:AMZN
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December 26, 2025 11:36 AM ET

You Don’t Need Big Money for These 3 Under-$30 Stock Plays

OTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:NUNYSE:CCL
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Slingshot and rising stock charts symbolize a rebound from a 52-week low, highlighting renewed market momentum.
December 26, 2025 8:22 AM ET

3 Stocks at 52-Week Lows With Way More Upside Than Downside

NYSE:CARRNASDAQ:MDLZNASDAQ:SFM
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Microsoft cloud logo glows amid a digital grid over a cityscape, underscoring the company’s expanding AI momentum.
December 25, 2025 9:51 AM ET

Microsoft May Look Pricey, But Customers Can’t Walk Away

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:BRK.B
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Cooler of beer brands on a picnic table during a televised game with fireworks, highlighting strong beverage demand.
December 24, 2025 12:43 PM ET

Beer’s Big Comeback? 2 Stocks Poised to Benefit in 2026

NYSE:STZNYSE:TAP
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Waste Management truck parked in a residential neighborhood, signifying the company's dominant performance in its sector.
December 23, 2025 9:57 AM ET

Waste Management’s Next Chapter Is Taking Shape for Investors

NYSE:WM
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CrowdStrike logo appears on a digital shield in a server room.
December 23, 2025 5:05 AM ET

CrowdStrike Looks Unstoppable—But Has the Market Priced It In?

NASDAQ:CRWD
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Palantir-branded sphere glows in a server room with AI graphics, underscoring the company’s enterprise AI capabilities.
December 22, 2025 12:34 PM ET

3 Reasons Palantir Is Unavoidable in AI Infrastructure by 2026

NASDAQ:PLTR
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Seedlings labeled GRC, UCTT, WTTR, EVLV and WWW sit beside a 2026 calendar and growth chart, symbolizing small-cap upside.
December 22, 2025 6:20 AM ET

5 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch in 2026 as Investors Rotate Out of Big Tech

NYSE:GRCNASDAQ:UCTTNYSE:WTTR
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Dividend stamp and stock chart on financial report highlight high-yield energy, bank and grocery stocks under $20.
December 18, 2025 8:26 AM ET

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks That Can Beat Inflation and Pay You to Wait

NYSE:ETNASDAQ:HBANNYSE:ACI
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A gourmet steak is plated in front of a roaring fire, symbolizing a fine-dining steakhouse experience.
December 16, 2025 1:07 PM ET

Higher Beef Prices Are Here: Best Steakhouse Stocks for 2026

NYSE:DRINASDAQ:BLMNNASDAQ:TXRH
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December 14, 2025 6:49 AM ET

3 Finance Stocks to Buy on Rising 10-Year Treasury Rates

NYSE:JPMNYSE:MSNYSE:PRU
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Cybersecurity-themed backdrop featuring the CrowdStrike logo highlights analyst optimism and guidance momentum amid valuation-driven stock pressure.
December 12, 2025 1:55 PM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Can't Catch a Break—Even After a Blowout Quarter

NASDAQ:CRWD
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Scientist handles blood sample in lab, symbolizing early cancer detection.
December 12, 2025 7:51 AM ET

2 Small-Cap Biotechs That Could Reward Patient Investors

NASDAQ:MYNZNYSE:NNVC
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Palantir logo over a blue, data-themed background with light snowflake overlays.
December 12, 2025 7:33 AM ET

Santa Claus May Be Coming Early for Palantir Investors

NASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDA
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A Canadian oil sands facility emits steam at sunset, with large haul trucks moving across the snowy, rugged site, reflecting heavy-crude industry activity.
December 12, 2025 6:45 AM ET

4 Canadian Oil Stocks That Are Filling the Heavy Crude Gap

NYSE:CNQNYSE:ENBNYSEAMERICAN:IMO
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Blue casino chips scattered around a stack of $100 bills symbolize high-risk, high-reward blue-chip stock investing.
December 12, 2025 5:07 AM ET

Dividend Powerhouses: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks Built for the Long Haul

NYSE:ABBVNYSE:MCDNASDAQ:WMT
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Green arrow shoots up against city skyline, symbolizing rebound potential for certain undervalued stocks.
December 11, 2025 9:37 AM ET

2026 Comeback Picks: 3 S&P Laggards Poised to Break Out

NASDAQ:FISVNASDAQ:TTDNYSE:DECK
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