Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 3July 1, 2025 5:02 AM ET3 Safe Buy-and-Hold Dividend Stocks With Strong Balance SheetsChris MarkochThese 3 dividend stocks offer strong balance sheets, low debt, and reliable payouts, making them solid long-term picks for income investorsNASDAQ:COSTNYSE:ADMNYSE:MDTRead 3 Safe Buy-and-Hold Dividend Stocks With Strong Balance SheetsJune 30, 2025 6:17 AM ETDurable Goods Orders Jump 16.5%—Top 3 Stocks to Own NowChris MarkochDurable goods orders surged in June. Here are three stocks that could gain from a stronger economic outlook in the second halfNASDAQ:HONNYSE:DENASDAQ:MSFTRead Durable Goods Orders Jump 16.5%—Top 3 Stocks to Own NowJune 29, 2025 6:36 AM ET3 Biotech Stocks to Watch: Iovance, Neurocrine & VikingChris MarkochTiming matters with biotech stocks; these three companies offer distinct risk-reward profiles but have upcoming catalysts that could redefine their valueNASDAQ:IOVANASDAQ:NBIXNASDAQ:VKTXRead 3 Biotech Stocks to Watch: Iovance, Neurocrine & VikingJune 27, 2025 5:06 AM ETSkyworks Stock Down 16% in 2025, Poised for AI Edge SurgeChris MarkochSkyworks stock is down, but AI at the edge and a smartphone rebound could spark growth, with analysts eyeing 22% EPS gains and a PEG near 0.5NASDAQ:SWKSNASDAQ:AAPLRead Skyworks Stock Down 16% in 2025, Poised for AI Edge SurgeJune 26, 2025 7:04 AM ET3 AI Infrastructure Stocks With Strong Growth, Not HypeChris MarkochHere are 3 AI stocks offering value and growth, backed by strong fundamentals and critical roles in the AI stack as investors seek alternatives to high-flyersNASDAQ:SMCINYSE:ANETNASDAQ:SNPSRead 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks With Strong Growth, Not HypeJune 25, 2025 2:20 PM ETTop 3 Bank Stocks to Watch as Fed Rate Cuts LoomChris MarkochAs rate cuts steepen the yield curve, FITB, CMA, and CFG stand out for their margin leverage, solid capital, and strong upside potential in H2 of 2025NASDAQ:FITBNYSE:CMANYSE:CFGRead Top 3 Bank Stocks to Watch as Fed Rate Cuts LoomJune 25, 2025 9:10 AM ET3 Semiconductor Stocks Poised to Surge on AI SpendingChris MarkochWith the AI infrastructure buildout in full swing, here are 3 semiconductor stocks well-positioned to grow significantly as revenue and earnings increaseNASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:AMDRead 3 Semiconductor Stocks Poised to Surge on AI SpendingJune 25, 2025 9:01 AM ETPalantir Stock Hits ATH, But Can the Rally Hold Without Volume? Chris MarkochPalantir’s rally to a new high shows short-term momentum, but weak volume and falling IV suggest investors should tread carefully before buying at this levelNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:AMZNRead Palantir Stock Hits ATH, But Can the Rally Hold Without Volume? June 25, 2025 7:34 AM ETTop Steel Picks for the Coming Infrastructure BoomChris MarkochWith domestic steel production in favor, this is a time for investors to own steel stocks from companies that produce steel in the United StatesNYSE:NUENASDAQ:STLDNYSE:CLFRead Top Steel Picks for the Coming Infrastructure BoomJune 24, 2025 7:40 AM ETCrowdStrike Eyes Breakout as Cyber Threats Boost DemandChris MarkochWith the U.S. bracing for a potential cyberattack from Iran, CrowdStrike may have the catalyst it needs to breakout to a new all-time highNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANWRead CrowdStrike Eyes Breakout as Cyber Threats Boost DemandJune 24, 2025 5:37 AM ET3 Blockchain Stocks to Profit in a Decentralized WorldChris MarkochThe emergence of a new blockchain economy could be showing up in the recent price action with Bitcoin, here are three stocks that could lead the wayNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:COINNASDAQ:RIOTRead 3 Blockchain Stocks to Profit in a Decentralized WorldJune 24, 2025 5:13 AM ETHSAs for Gym Memberships? These 3 Fitness Stocks Could SoarChris MarkochCongress may be weeks away from allowing HSAs to be used for fitness-related products and services; here are three fitness stocks positioned for growthNYSE:PLNTNYSE:LTHNYSE:GRMNRead HSAs for Gym Memberships? These 3 Fitness Stocks Could SoarJune 23, 2025 2:35 PM ETMicrosoft Stock Holds Steady as AI Drives Workforce ShiftChris MarkochMicrosoft's announcement of a third round of job cuts underscores the role that AI is playing in shaping the company's efficiency effortsNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNRead Microsoft Stock Holds Steady as AI Drives Workforce ShiftJune 21, 2025 8:14 AM ETSmith & Wesson Stock Falls on Earnings Miss, Tariff WoesChris MarkochSmith & Wesson stock dropped after a weak earnings report, but strong seasonal demand could limit the downside risk at January lowsNASDAQ:SWBIRead Smith & Wesson Stock Falls on Earnings Miss, Tariff WoesJune 20, 2025 12:03 PM ETOverheated Market? Analysts Watch These Red FlagsChris MarkochDespite being very resilient in 2025, there are some clear signals that the market could be due for a strong pullback; here are three things to watchNYSEARCA:SPYRead Overheated Market? Analysts Watch These Red FlagsJune 20, 2025 7:48 AM ETThese 3 Dividend Stocks Combine Strong Yields With UpsideChris MarkochThese three high-yield dividend stocks are well-positioned to deliver a strong return, making them attractive to both income and growth-oriented investorsNYSE:XOMNASDAQ:HASNYSE:PRGORead These 3 Dividend Stocks Combine Strong Yields With UpsideJune 20, 2025 6:04 AM ETMcDonald’s Is Down, But Long-Term Investors Can Still Take a BiteChris MarkochAnalysts are downgrading McDonald's and the stock may have further to fall, but as a long-term opportunity, it may be getting to a point of offering real valueNYSE:MCDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead McDonald’s Is Down, But Long-Term Investors Can Still Take a BiteJune 20, 2025 5:08 AM ETRussell Rebalance: 3 Stocks Ready to Move HigherChris Markoch The Russell reconstitution is underway; here are three stocks that are garnering interest as stocks that could move up to the Russell 1000NASDAQ:SFMNASDAQ:INSMNASDAQ:FTAIRead Russell Rebalance: 3 Stocks Ready to Move HigherJune 18, 2025 11:29 AM ETTop 3 Silver Picks to Watch as Bull Market Gains SteamChris MarkochSilver has broken above $37 per ounce and may outperform gold in 2025; many investors are looking for stocks that are alternatives to owning physical silverNYSE:PAASNYSE:EXKNYSEARCA:SLVRead Top 3 Silver Picks to Watch as Bull Market Gains SteamJune 18, 2025 7:32 AM ETMicrosoft-OpenAI Rift May Cap Stock Upside PotentialChris MarkochTechnical signals signal that Microsoft stock may be due for a pullback; however, the company's dispute with OpenAI is likely to be a larger short-term headwindNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPLRead Microsoft-OpenAI Rift May Cap Stock Upside PotentialJune 17, 2025 5:02 AM ETIs CrowdStrike Stock Set to Break Out or Cool Off?Chris MarkochCrowdStrike stock is up over 55% from February lows; analysts remain bullish, but institutional hedging suggests there may be some hedging through the summerNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:GSRead Is CrowdStrike Stock Set to Break Out or Cool Off?June 16, 2025 12:51 PM ETPalantir Defies Bears, Leads S&P 500 in 2025Chris MarkochPalantir stock is trading near its new all-time high, continuing its standout 2025 rally; investors should view any pullback as a buying opportunityNASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir Defies Bears, Leads S&P 500 in 2025June 15, 2025 5:45 AM ETRH Stock Rockets on Surprise Profit and Tariff ShiftChris MarkochRH stock charged higher after surprising investors with positive earnings and guidance that shows it's decreasing its reliance on ChinaNYSE:RHRead RH Stock Rockets on Surprise Profit and Tariff ShiftJune 13, 2025 6:41 AM ETSoFi Stock’s Next Test: Can It Justify Its Premium Valuation?Chris MarkochSOFI stock is up more than 25% in the last three months, but despite the company overcoming numerous obstacles, a P/E ratio of 40x may cap further upside NASDAQ:SOFINYSE:OPFINASDAQ:HOODRead SoFi Stock’s Next Test: Can It Justify Its Premium Valuation? 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