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Chris Markoch, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Red downward arrow beside bank icons inside a vault-like trading hall reflects declining bank stocks.
January 15, 2026 1:26 PM ET

Bank Stocks Get Punished After Earnings—Is Valuation the Real Problem?

NYSE:BACNYSE:WFCNYSE:JPM
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Albemarle logo with lithium mining, EV charging, and battery imagery highlights its role in global clean energy markets.
January 15, 2026 5:04 AM ET

Albemarle Sits at the Center of Lithium’s Next Cycle

NYSE:ALBNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:NVDA
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Palantir logo over global stock charts and candlesticks, illustrating PLTR valuation concerns and growth outlook.
January 14, 2026 8:08 AM ET

How Concerned Should Investors Be About Palantir Stock?

NASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZN
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Microsoft logo displayed in a modern office setting underscores enterprise software leadership and AI investment growth.
January 13, 2026 5:08 AM ET

Microsoft Wants to Power Retail Without Competing With It

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL
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January 12, 2026 2:21 PM ET

These 3 Defensive Stocks Could Help Portfolios Weather a 2026 Downturn

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:GISNYSE:PSA
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Abstract rising chart built from cubes illustrates accelerating market momentum and bullish investor sentiment.
January 12, 2026 5:02 AM ET

These 3 Small-Cap Stocks Are Built to Weather a Slowdown

NASDAQ:UFPTNASDAQ:KLICNASDAQ:ROCK
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January 10, 2026 8:39 AM ET

3 Stocks Where Insiders Are Buying, Not Bailing

NYSE:NKENYSE:AZONYSE:SMRT
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January 9, 2026 1:07 PM ET

3 Industrial Names That Will Benefit from Rising CapEx in 2026

NYSE:EMRNYSE:FLRNYSE:JCI
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January 9, 2026 12:28 PM ET

3 Stocks That Benefit if Companies Cut Costs in 2026

NASDAQ:ADPNYSE:BILLNYSE:PAYC
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Rising stock chart as an imaginative depiction of potential gains in the technology sector.
January 9, 2026 11:42 AM ET

3 Tech Stocks Positioned for the Next Leg of the Bull Market

NASDAQ:AVGONYSE:ORCLNYSE:UBER
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January 9, 2026 9:00 AM ET

3 Strong Dividend Growers for Income Without Rate Risk

NASDAQ:ROPNYSE:ECLNYSE:APD
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Shoppers select products in a grocery store, displaying the resilience of the consumer staples sector across varying economic conditions.
January 8, 2026 4:40 PM ET

5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power

NYSE:HRLNYSE:CAGNYSE:LW
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Glass desk display with green indicators before market charts reflects shifting analyst expectations.
January 8, 2026 7:34 AM ET

3 Stocks With Analyst Revisions That Could Drive Earnings Surprises

NYSE:ANETNYSE:LIINYSE:DECK
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Trading desk with rising market charts reflects investor positioning amid higher-for-longer Federal Reserve rates.
January 8, 2026 5:11 AM ET

Higher-for-Longer Rates Could Reward These 3 Overlooked Stocks

NASDAQ:CMENYSE:ICENYSE:AIG
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Chevron-branded fuel pump fills a vehicle at a gas station, highlighting energy demand and oil company revenue trends.
January 6, 2026 7:22 AM ET

Why Chevron’s Venezuela Exposure Puts CVX Stock in Play for 2026

NYSE:CVXNYSE:C
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Palantir logo overlays a data-rich digital interface, reflecting AI-driven analytics growth.
January 2, 2026 4:39 PM ET

Palantir Has Grown Up Fast: What Does That Mean for 2026?

NASDAQ:PLTR
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Rising market chart with Santa rally motif on a desk beside a 2026 calendar, signaling optimism for stock markets.
January 2, 2026 1:41 PM ET

Beyond the Santa Claus Rally—5 Quality Stocks to Buy in 2026

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:JPMNYSE:DE
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Travel-themed snow globe with hotel, cruise ship, and flight board on a beach, symbolizing travel sector growth.
January 2, 2026 12:42 PM ET

What a “Normal” Economy Could Mean for These 3 Travel Stocks

NYSE:CCLNASDAQ:BKNGNASDAQ:MAR
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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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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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