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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Genuine Parts Company car parts shelves
April 23, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Genuine Parts: Solid Earnings But Economic Uncertainties Remain

Chris Markoch

Genuine Parts stock is up slightly after a solid earnings report,, but tariff concerns overhang the company's forecast; valuation and dividend add appeal

NYSE:GPC
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Palantir logo and website
April 23, 2025 5:23 AM ET

Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?

Chris Markoch

Palantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMT
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OpenAI logo on phone in a hand and blurred Microsoft logo on the background. Bing integrates ChatGPT AI chatbot to the search engine. Warsaw, Poland - February 15, 2023.
April 22, 2025 9:43 AM ET

Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy?

Chris Markoch

MSFT 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:GOOGL
Read Investors Sell Microsoft Stock on OpenAI News—Time to Buy?
Konskie, Poland - February 24, 2024: Alcoa company logo displayed on mobile phone - Stock Editorial Photography
April 21, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Alcoa’s Solid Earnings Don’t Make Tariff Math Easier for AA Stock

Chris Markoch

Uncertainty around tariff policy leaves a range of options for AA stock that make it more appealing as a trade than an investment

NYSE:AA
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Viking Therapeutics logo on smartphone
April 16, 2025 8:33 AM ET

Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold Gains

Chris Markoch

VKTX 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 Washington

NASDAQ:VKTXNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold Gains
Gold nugget
April 16, 2025 7:35 AM ET

Gold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to Benefit

Chris Markoch

Gold mining stocks typically lag the price of physical gold, which means 2025 may be a big year for these three gold miners

NYSE:NEMNYSE:GOLDNYSE:FCX
Read Gold Rally Continues: These 3 Mining Stocks Are Likely to Benefit
Photo of two medical gloved hands filling a syringe
April 16, 2025 5:58 AM ET

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy?

Chris Markoch

Johnson & 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 portfolios

NYSE:JNJ
Read Johnson & Johnson Earnings Were More Good Than Bad—Time to Buy?
crowdstrike
April 15, 2025 10:30 AM ET

CrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment Expands

Chris Markoch

CRWD 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 retention

NASDAQ:CRWD
Read CrowdStrike Stock Is a Buy as Cyberthreat Environment Expands
Photo of Palatir signboard with logo next to the modern skyscraper, 3D
April 15, 2025 6:37 AM ET

NATO Deal Sparks 4% Jump in Palantir Stock—What’s Next?

Chris Markoch

Palantir 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:PLTR
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Signage of Microsoft company,
April 15, 2025 5:14 AM ET

Microsoft: A Blend of Growth and Value Amid Tariff Concerns

Chris Markoch

Microsoft is a blue-chip stock that plays the role of a growth stock and value stock for investors who have a long-term outlook

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGL
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portfolio notebook
April 14, 2025 5:04 AM ET

3 Safe Dividend Stocks as Investors Seek to Reset Diversification

Chris Markoch

Investors have been reminded that low growth is better than no growth; here are three dividend stocks that can provide shelter in the current storm

NYSE:PGNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:MCK
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Photo of a man holding a tablet with Roblox game on it
April 14, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Roblox Hopes Targeted Advertising Hits the Mark With Investors

Chris Markoch

RBLX stock spiked after the company announced a partnership with Alphabet to launch programmatic advertising, but both fundamental and technical risks remain

NYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:TTD
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Coca Cola can
April 13, 2025 5:34 AM ET

Coca-Cola Stock Looks Refreshing After the Relief Rally

Chris Markoch

KO 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 point

NYSE:KONYSE:BRK.BNYSE:MCD
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ETF - Exchange Traded Fund acronym on notepad, business concept background
April 13, 2025 5:00 AM ET

3 Bond ETFs for the Diversified Investor

Chris Markoch

Bond ETFs can help investors take advantage of current market conditions; here are three bond ETFs that can help investors manage a volatile market

NASDAQ:VGUSNYSEARCA:SGOVNYSEARCA:XCCC
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Bloom Energy unit Source: Bloom Energy press kit
April 12, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Uneven Profit Takes Away From Bloom Energy’s Bullish Headlines

Chris Markoch

Bloom 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 back

NYSE:BENYSE:CAG
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3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices Plunge
April 11, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices Plunge

Chris Markoch

Falling crude oil prices create a challenging, but not insurmountable, environment for energy stocks; here are three companies that investors should be watching

NYSE:XOMNYSE:KMINYSE:LNG
Read 3 Energy Stock Winners Even as Oil Prices Plunge
Marvell Building
April 11, 2025 5:24 AM ET

Marvell Gets Tariff Lifeline But Expect More Volatility

Chris Markoch

MRVL 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 bust

NASDAQ:MRVLOTCMKTS:IFNNYNASDAQ:MSFT
Read Marvell Gets Tariff Lifeline But Expect More Volatility
Kharkov, Ukraine - January 19, 2021: Microsoft icon close-up. Copy space — Stock Editorial Photography
April 9, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Is Microsoft Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Latest Drop?

Chris Markoch

With 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 ignore

NASDAQ:MSFT
Read Is Microsoft Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Its Latest Drop?
General Motors: When Good News Isn’t Good Enough
April 9, 2025 5:47 AM ET

General Motors: When Good News Isn’t Good Enough

Chris Markoch

The 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 report

NYSE:GMNYSE:FNYSE:JPM
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CrowdStrike - A global cybersecurity company with a cloud-based platform. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 8, 2025 5:23 AM ET

Will CrowdStrike's Goodwill Strategy Pay Off in Revenue Gains?

Chris Markoch

CrowdStrike's revenue growth slowed due to the customer compensation package following its 2024 outage; analysts expect that headwind to become a tailwind

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PANW
Read Will CrowdStrike's Goodwill Strategy Pay Off in Revenue Gains?
Palantir software as a service
April 7, 2025 12:08 PM ET

Options Activity Points to More Volatility for Palantir Stock

Chris Markoch

PLTR stock trading was paused after buyers stepped in to buy the recent 15% drop; however, the options chain suggests more volatility in the short term

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHR
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07th September 2023 Chicago, Illinois. The logo of Conagra Brands on a white wall of screens. Conagra Brands brand on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 5, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Conagra Stock Could Thrive as Tariffs Hit Other Sectors

Chris Markoch

Conagra stock managed a small gain despite a miss on earnings; with investors fleeing to safety, high-yield dividend stocks like CAG may be appealing

NYSE:CAG
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The logo of Lamb Weston on the screen of an exchange. Lamb Weston price stocks, $LW on a device. - Stock Editorial Photography
April 4, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Lamb Weston Stock Rises, Earnings Provide Calm Amidst Chaos

Chris Markoch

Lamb Weston stock is standing out after a strong earnings report that is providing investors with a measure of calm amidst the tariff sell-off

NYSE:LWNYSE:MCD
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New York, USA - 17 February 2021: CrowdStrike logo close up on website page, Illustrative Editorial
April 2, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Analyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike Stock

Chris Markoch

After 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 stock

NASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:TFCNASDAQ:PANW
Read Analyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike Stock