Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 3April 23, 2025 6:30 AM ETGenuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainChris MarkochGenuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appealNYSE:GPCRead Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties RemainApril 23, 2025 5:23 AM ETCould Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?Chris MarkochPalantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMTRead Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?April 22, 2025 9:43 AM ETInvestors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochMSFT stock is down over 8.6% in the last five days over concern over OpenAI’s plans to acquire the AI company Windsurf; analysts are lowering their targets NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy? April 21, 2025 5:15 AM ETAlcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockChris MarkochUncertainty around tariff policy leaves a range of options for AA stock that make it more appealing as a trade than an investmentNYSE:AARead Alcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA StockApril 16, 2025 8:33 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsChris MarkochVKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in WashingtonNASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold GainsApril 16, 2025 7:35 AM ETGold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitChris MarkochGold mining stocks typically lag the price of physical gold, which means 2025 may be a big year for these three gold minersNYSE:NEMNYSE:GOLDNYSE:FCXRead Gold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to BenefitApril 16, 2025 5:58 AM ETJohnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? Chris MarkochJohnson & Johnson had more good than bad; investors should look at the entire report in context before deciding if JNJ stock is a good fit for their portfoliosNYSE:JNJRead Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy? April 15, 2025 10:30 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsChris MarkochCRWD stock is up 7% in the last month and could retake its all-time high as the company's Falcon platform continues to see high adoption and retentionNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment ExpandsApril 15, 2025 6:37 AM ETNATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?Chris MarkochPalantir stock rises 4% after a NATO AI deal and new U.S. Army contract ease funding fears. Here’s why analysts are turning bullish on PLTR.NASDAQ:PLTRRead NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?April 15, 2025 5:14 AM ET Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsChris MarkochMicrosoft is a blue-chip stock that plays the role of a growth stock and value stock for investors who have a long-term outlookNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff ConcernsApril 14, 2025 5:04 AM ET3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationChris MarkochInvestors have been reminded that low growth is better than no growth; here are three dividend stocks that can provide shelter in the current stormNYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:MCKRead 3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset DiversificationApril 14, 2025 5:00 AM ETRoblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsChris MarkochRBLX stock spiked after the company announced a partnership with Alphabet to launch programmatic advertising, but both fundamental and technical risks remainNYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:TTDRead Roblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With InvestorsApril 13, 2025 5:34 AM ETCoca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally Chris MarkochKO stock may leave short-term investors wanting more, but if you have a long time horizon, the current market environment may offer an enticing entry pointNYSE:KONYSE:BRK.BNYSE:MCDRead Coca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally April 13, 2025 5:00 AM ET3 Bond ETFs for the Diversified InvestorChris MarkochBond ETFs can help investors take advantage of current market conditions; here are three bond ETFs that can help investors manage a volatile marketNASDAQ:VGUSNYSEARCA:SGOVNYSEARCA:XCCCRead 3 Bond ETFs for the Diversified InvestorApril 12, 2025 5:30 AM ETUneven Profit Takes Away From Bloom Energy’s Bullish HeadlinesChris MarkochBloom Energy's deal with ConAgra is an example of why its fuel cells are leading to higher revenue, but inconsistent earnings will hold BE stock backNYSE:BENYSE:CAGRead Uneven Profit Takes Away From Bloom Energy’s Bullish HeadlinesApril 11, 2025 6:00 AM ET3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices PlungeChris MarkochFalling crude oil prices create a challenging, but not insurmountable, environment for energy stocks; here are three companies that investors should be watchingNYSE:XOMNYSE:KMINYSE:LNGRead 3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices PlungeApril 11, 2025 5:24 AM ETMarvell Gets Tariff Lifeline But Expect More VolatilityChris MarkochMRVL stock shot higher after the Trump tariff pause but is giving up gains as investors continue to be concerned that the AI boom is beginning to bustNASDAQ:MRVLOTCMKTS:IFNNYNASDAQ:MSFTRead Marvell Gets Tariff Lifeline But Expect More VolatilityApril 9, 2025 6:45 AM ETIs Microsoft Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Latest Drop?Chris MarkochWith MSFT stock trading near its 52-week low and at a level not seen since October 2023, it’s fair to ask if the stock has become too cheap to ignoreNASDAQ:MSFTRead Is Microsoft Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Latest Drop?April 9, 2025 5:47 AM ETGeneral Motors: When Good News Isn’t Good EnoughChris MarkochThe post-tariff dip in GM stock may look like a buying opportunity, but before making a decision, investors may want to wait until the company's earnings reportNYSE:GMNYSE:FNYSE:JPMRead General Motors: When Good News Isn’t Good EnoughApril 8, 2025 5:23 AM ETWill CrowdStrike's Goodwill Strategy Pay Off in Revenue Gains?Chris MarkochCrowdStrike's revenue growth slowed due to the customer compensation package following its 2024 outage; analysts expect that headwind to become a tailwindNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWRead Will CrowdStrike's Goodwill Strategy Pay Off in Revenue Gains?April 7, 2025 12:08 PM ETOptions Activity Points to More Volatility for Palantir StockChris MarkochPLTR stock trading was paused after buyers stepped in to buy the recent 15% drop; however, the options chain suggests more volatility in the short termNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHRRead Options Activity Points to More Volatility for Palantir StockApril 5, 2025 6:00 AM ETConagra Stock Could Thrive as Tariffs Hit Other SectorsChris MarkochConagra stock managed a small gain despite a miss on earnings; with investors fleeing to safety, high-yield dividend stocks like CAG may be appealingNYSE:CAGRead Conagra Stock Could Thrive as Tariffs Hit Other SectorsApril 4, 2025 5:30 AM ETLamb Weston Stock Rises, Earnings Provide Calm Amidst ChaosChris MarkochLamb Weston stock is standing out after a strong earnings report that is providing investors with a measure of calm amidst the tariff sell-offNYSE:LWNYSE:MCDRead Lamb Weston Stock Rises, Earnings Provide Calm Amidst ChaosApril 2, 2025 6:30 AM ETAnalyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike StockChris MarkochAfter its infamous July 2024 outage, CRWD stock soared to an all-time high; even after a drop of approximately 7,5% analysts still see upside for the stockNASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:TFCNASDAQ:PANWRead Analyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike Stock Page 3 of 39 « Most Recent‹ More Recent1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. 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