Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 3June 3, 2025 8:52 AM ETPalantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate LingersChris MarkochDeals with Fannie Mae and the Department of Defense continue to have a bullish impact on Palantir stock despite continued concerns about the stock's valuationNASDAQ:PLTROTC:FNMAOTC:FMCCRead Palantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate LingersJune 1, 2025 6:31 AM ETApple’s Quiet HomePad Delay Could Be Its Loudest Move YetChris MarkochAlthough Apple's HomePad launch is delayed, the company plans to make it the cornerstone of its SmartHome ambitions, which could boost AAPL stockNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Apple’s Quiet HomePad Delay Could Be Its Loudest Move YetMay 31, 2025 7:25 AM ETNear 52-Week Lows, These 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Are Worth a LookChris MarkochThese three mid-cap stocks are trading near 52-week lows, but have analyst support that suggests they may be ready for a solid recoveryNASDAQ:REYNNASDAQ:CPBNASDAQ:JJSFRead Near 52-Week Lows, These 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Are Worth a LookMay 30, 2025 10:10 AM ET3 Defense Stocks That Will Profit From a Golden DomeChris MarkochLarge-cap defense stocks will be among the biggest winners in a Golden Dome project; here are three companies that will likely be among the biggest winnersNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:LMTNYSE:LHXRead 3 Defense Stocks That Will Profit From a Golden DomeMay 29, 2025 12:34 PM ETHormel Stock Near Lows, But Tariff Relief Could Boost OutlookChris MarkochHormel stock is trading near 10-year lows, but an attractive valuation and recent analysts' upgrades suggest the stock may offer value if tariffs are suspendedNYSE:HRLRead Hormel Stock Near Lows, But Tariff Relief Could Boost OutlookMay 29, 2025 10:48 AM ET3 Different Ways to Add Gold to Your PortfolioChris MarkochGold continues to be one of the best-performing assets in 2025; here are three ways to capture some upside in gold without owning physical goldNYSE:NEMNYSEARCA:IAUNYSEARCA:GOLYRead 3 Different Ways to Add Gold to Your PortfolioMay 29, 2025 9:49 AM ETCoca-Cola Stock Has Momentum, PepsiCo May Be the Better BuyChris MarkochCoca-Cola stock is outperforming Pepsi stock and the sector, but while momentum is on the side of Coke, Pepsi may be a more refreshing choice for investorsNYSE:KONASDAQ:PEPNYSEARCA:IYKRead Coca-Cola Stock Has Momentum, PepsiCo May Be the Better BuyMay 29, 2025 6:41 AM ETGoodyear Stock Surges 28% in 2025: Is More Growth Ahead?Chris MarkochGoodyear stock is up 28% in 2025, driven by investor optimism around its restructuring plan and insulation from new tariffsNASDAQ:GTNYSE:JPMRead Goodyear Stock Surges 28% in 2025: Is More Growth Ahead?May 29, 2025 5:15 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Slips: Analyst Downgrades Before Earnings Chris MarkochCrowdStrike remains one of the top names in a growing sector, but a Strong Sell rating before earnings shows its momentum may be stallingNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Slips: Analyst Downgrades Before Earnings May 27, 2025 1:36 PM ETMicrosoft's Outlook Brightens as Analysts Boost Bullish RatingsChris MarkochMicrosoft stock has bounced sharply off its 52-week low set in April; a shift in capex spending along with the company's productivity gains from AI are bullishNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:GSRead Microsoft's Outlook Brightens as Analysts Boost Bullish RatingsMay 27, 2025 10:23 AM ETPalantir Scores First $1 Billion Contract; Is It Priced In?Chris MarkochPalantir's first $1 billion contract is the latest example of how the company has managed to silence its naysayers, but may be priced into PLTR stockNASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir Scores First $1 Billion Contract; Is It Priced In?May 27, 2025 5:13 AM ET3 High-Paying Dividend Stocks That Still Have Safe PayoutsChris MarkochThe combination of an attractive yield and growth catalysts make these three dividend stocks attractive choices to buy and hold through market volatilityNYSE:MONYSE:UPSNYSE:VZRead 3 High-Paying Dividend Stocks That Still Have Safe PayoutsMay 24, 2025 5:31 AM ETBooz Allen Hamilton Earnings: 3 Bullish Signals for BAH StockChris MarkochBooz Allen Hamilton’s deep government ties, strong earnings efficiency, and attractive valuation create a compelling risk/reward profileNYSE:BAHNYSE:MMCNYSE:IBMRead Booz Allen Hamilton Earnings: 3 Bullish Signals for BAH StockMay 23, 2025 1:07 PM ET3 Trades Members of Congress Are Making Right NowChris MarkochKnowing what Congressional leaders are buying can give investors insight into future legislation that could benefit these companiesNYSEARCA:BITBNYSE:LLYNYSE:UNHRead 3 Trades Members of Congress Are Making Right NowMay 23, 2025 8:31 AM ETAdvance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings BeatChris MarkochAAP stock is delivering a historic one-day surge after a double beat and announcing it would maintain full-year guidance despite tariff uncertaintyNYSE:AAPNYSE:AZONASDAQ:ORLYRead Advance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings BeatMay 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET3 Buy-and-Hold Stocks Long-Term Investors Can Love in Any MarketChris MarkochFor buy-and-hold investors looking for some quality names to navigate a turbulent market, here are three stocks to considerNYSE:JPMNYSE:PLDNYSE:JNJRead 3 Buy-and-Hold Stocks Long-Term Investors Can Love in Any MarketMay 22, 2025 7:42 AM ETBuy the Dip? 3 Oil Stocks Poised for a Big ComebackChris MarkochThese oil services companies act as the picks and shovels for the oil and gas markets and could be set to soar if the price of oil rises for whatever reasonNASDAQ:BKRNYSE:HALNYSE:SLBRead Buy the Dip? 3 Oil Stocks Poised for a Big ComebackMay 22, 2025 5:15 AM ETModerna Stock Looks Ripe for a Short SqueezeChris MarkochModerna stock has made single-digit gains in the last month, and high short interest suggests that any bullish news could cause a short squeezeNASDAQ:MRNANYSE:MRKRead Moderna Stock Looks Ripe for a Short SqueezeMay 21, 2025 1:24 PM ETMicrosoft Could Rally as EU Antitrust Case Nears ResolutionChris MarkochThe latest catalyst for Microsoft is news of a potential resolution in its long-standing antitrust case with the Europena Union regarding Microsoft TeamsNASDAQ:MSFTRead Microsoft Could Rally as EU Antitrust Case Nears ResolutionMay 21, 2025 6:00 AM ETBest Utilities Stocks for Stability and Growth in 2025Chris MarkochThese three utilities stocks have defensive qualities and have bullish catalysts with the demand for power coming from data centersNASDAQ:CEGNYSE:NRGNASDAQ:EXCRead Best Utilities Stocks for Stability and Growth in 2025May 20, 2025 3:19 PM ETViking Holdings Posts Strong Q1, Eyes Growth AheadChris MarkochAfter one year of being publicly traded, VIK stock shows resilience and a positive trend, supported by a loyal customer base and an innovative business modelNYSE:VIKRead Viking Holdings Posts Strong Q1, Eyes Growth AheadMay 20, 2025 8:02 AM ETCrowdStrike’s Rally Faces a Test—Here’s Why That’s GoodChris MarkochCRWD stock is showing elevated short interest and stong, but mixed, sentiment in its options chain, indicating traders will be in control before earnings NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:PLTRRead CrowdStrike’s Rally Faces a Test—Here’s Why That’s GoodMay 20, 2025 5:45 AM ETPalantir: AI Leadership and Rising Analyst ExpectationsChris MarkochA new price target from Bank of America raises the floor for Palantir stock, even as Institutional investment is still catching up to the price targetsNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:BACNYSE:ORCLRead Palantir: AI Leadership and Rising Analyst ExpectationsMay 19, 2025 5:15 AM ET3 Companies That Just Raised Dividends; 2 to Buy, 1 to AvoidChris MarkochThese three companies recently announced dividend increases; two offer investors a solid buying opportunity, but one may be a better buy later this yearNYSE:CPKNYSE:RTXNASDAQ:PAYXRead 3 Companies That Just Raised Dividends; 2 to Buy, 1 to Avoid Page 3 of 41 « 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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