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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Lean Into DraftKings as Its Most Wonderful Time of the Year Arrives
August 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Lean Into DraftKings as Its Most Wonderful Time of the Year Arrives

Chris Markoch

For DraftKings and other gambling stocks, the holiday season arrives in earnest with the arrival of football season. While exact numbers are unclear, an estimated $100 billion is wagered at licensed sportsbooks during the National Football League (NFL) season. And that is a harbinger of good things for DKNG stock. 

NASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:GENI
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For Robinhood Stock the Hunter Has Become the Hunted
August 5, 2021 3:10 AM ET

For Robinhood Stock the Hunter Has Become the Hunted

Chris Markoch

Shares of HOOD stock are climbing steeply, primarily driven by retail investors. This is the same group that made Robinhood the popular trading app that it is. But now the tables have turned and that may be a shame for investors who were looking to buy the stock on its future potential.  

NASDAQ:HOODNYSE:GMENYSE:AMC
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The 10 Most Searched Stocks on MarketBeat in August 2021
August 5, 2021 3:00 AM ET

The 10 Most Searched Stocks on MarketBeat in August 2021

Chris Markoch

The MarketBeat trending stocks report aims to identify trending companies based on the actions and interests of MarketBeat readers and subscribers. Rankings are calculated based on the number of new MarketBeat users that have added a given stock to their watch list in the last 30 days and the number of such queries for a company on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:FB
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The Report That Paycom Needs is Yet to Come
August 4, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The Report That Paycom Needs is Yet to Come

Chris Markoch

Paycom stock was up nearly 9.5% the morning after posting a strong earnings report. However, the report that may be more important to Paycom investors is the jobs report on August 6. Early numbers indicates that the number may be weak and that's a potential headwind for the short-term fortunes of PAYC stock.  

NYSE:PAYCNASDAQ:ADP
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Marriott Presents Investors With a Puzzling Outlook
August 4, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Marriott Presents Investors With a Puzzling Outlook

Chris Markoch

Marriott stock is dropping after the company issued a solid earnings report. It seems consumer travel is back, but investors are less sure about the return of the business traveler and that is calling MAR stock's valuation into question.

NYSE:MAR
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Buy American Water Works As it Continues to Gush Profits
August 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Buy American Water Works As it Continues to Gush Profits

Chris Markoch

Investors who bought AWK stock five years ago would be sitting on a gain of 107%. However, the stock is now bumping up against its 12-month price target. In this article, we'll explain why income investors shouldn't be bothered by that at all.

NYSE:AWKNYSE:DUK
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Buy Simon Property Group as a Best-In-Class Play
August 2, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Buy Simon Property Group as a Best-In-Class Play

Chris Markoch

The long-term narrative for many malls, particularly enclosed regional malls, is still bleak. But investing in this sector is an an example of quality mattering a great deal. Simon is the owner of many of these high-performing malls which is only one reason that SPG stock is a buy.

NYSE:SPG
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Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?
July 30, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Is it Better to Buy the Dip in Intel or Texas Instruments ?

Chris Markoch

Semiconductor stocks are becoming bellwether stocks of the ongoing digital revolution. And while they may not garner the headlines of other chipmakers, Intel and Texas Instruments are frequently analyzed together for investors looking for value stocks. That being said is either stock a better value at the moment? It may be as simple as understanding supply and demand.  

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:TXN
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After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear
July 30, 2021 4:00 AM ET

After Another Sweet Earnings Report, Hershey’s Has a High Bar to Clear

Chris Markoch

HSY stock is close to its all-time high after a bullish earnings report. However, up 22% in the last 12 months, Hershey stock could have a tough time meeting its elevated expectations.  

NYSE:HSY
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Hold On to Six Flags Stock as the Roller Coaster Ride Will Continue
July 28, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Hold On to Six Flags Stock as the Roller Coaster Ride Will Continue

Chris Markoch

Six Flags shattered earnings expectations suggesting that the company is on a good trajectory for recovery heading into what is historically its strongest quarter in terms of revenue and earnings. However, I think the stock could be in for a disappointing quarter that should make investors careful about getting on this ride.  

NYSE:DISNYSE:SIX
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The Top 10 Stocks Trading at a 52-Week High in July 2021
July 28, 2021 3:00 AM ET

The Top 10 Stocks Trading at a 52-Week High in July 2021

Chris Markoch

Many investors use 52 week highs as a factor in determining a stock's current value and as a predictor of future price movements. With that in mind, here are the top 10 stocks that have reached a new 52-week high as tracked by the MarketBeat stock screener as of July 26, 2021:

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:ASMLNYSE:AMT
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Buy Moderna For Its Ceiling and Pfizer For its Floor
July 28, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Buy Moderna For Its Ceiling and Pfizer For its Floor

Chris Markoch

Pfizer and Moderna are expected to post strong numbers this earnings season. But when looking to invest in either company, risk-tolerant investors can point to the potential upside of MRNA stock, and risk-averse investors can bank on the solid floor of PFE stock.

NYSE:PFENASDAQ:MRNA
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It’s Safe to Buy Some GE Shares to Power Your Long-Term Portfolio
July 27, 2021 9:00 AM ET

It’s Safe to Buy Some GE Shares to Power Your Long-Term Portfolio

Chris Markoch

GE is a turnaround story that is still in the early innings. The company is clearly earning back the trust of institutional investors. And that means that retail investors should find that owning shares of GE stock will be a sound investment. 

NYSE:GENYSE:DHR
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/19 – 7/23
July 24, 2021 3:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/19 – 7/23

Chris Markoch

As the trading week closes out all the major indexes are flirting with record highs buoyed by an earnings season which is delivering as expected. Next week some of the hottest names in the tech sector report earnings and investors also will get the latest reading on the PCE price index. It will be a busy week and the MarketBeat team of writers will stay on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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Whirlpool Stock is a Buy If You Know What You Own
July 22, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Whirlpool Stock is a Buy If You Know What You Own

Chris Markoch

Whirlpool stock is dropping the day after the company reported strong earnings. However, while some may cite softer-than-expected home sales numbers, this is likely just the case of a value stock regressing to the mean. Long-term investors should have a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NYSE:WHRNYSE:LOWNYSE:HD
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Despite a Gain of 120% in the Last 12 Months, Nucor Looks Solid as Steel
July 22, 2021 3:01 AM ET

Despite a Gain of 120% in the Last 12 Months, Nucor Looks Solid as Steel

Chris Markoch

Investors shouldn't expect Nucor to continue to deliver 120% year-over-year growth. But as a stock to anchor their portfolio, they could do worse than NUE stock which provides consistent growth and a rock-solid dividend.

NYSE:NUE
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Is AT&T Heading For (Another) Dead Cat Bounce?
July 21, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Is AT&T Heading For (Another) Dead Cat Bounce?

Chris Markoch

AT&T stock is not a buy right now. However, if you buy into the theory that the news can't get any worse than holding on to your existing shares may not be the worst move you can make. Particularly while you have another year to collect a premium dividend.

NYSE:TNASDAQ:DISCA
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The 10 Most Upgraded Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in June 2021
July 21, 2021 3:00 AM ET

The 10 Most Upgraded Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in June 2021

Chris Markoch

One of the best strategies for assessing the short-term fortunes of a stock is to find stocks that have recently received one or more analyst’s upgrades. Here are the 10 most upgraded stocks that have received upgrades (or have had their price target increased) by Wall Street analysts on MarketBeat in June 2021:

NYSE:UPSNYSE:CLRNASDAQ:COST
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The One Question That Matters Most About Netflix Earnings
July 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The One Question That Matters Most About Netflix Earnings

Chris Markoch

Netflix is now a young adult and with that comes the privilege of expectations. But that may come at the expense of short-term growth. Even with the company likely to beat on earnings, I see NFLX stock as a Hold.   

NASDAQ:NFLX
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Is Steady, But Slowing Growth a Good Reason to Place a Buy Order on Chipotle Stock?
July 20, 2021 3:25 AM ET

Is Steady, But Slowing Growth a Good Reason to Place a Buy Order on Chipotle Stock?

Chris Markoch

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report solid earnings on July 20. Yet heading into earnings, there is some concern that the growth about slowing growth. If you're a long-term investor in CMG stock this is no time to panic. However, short-term investors may want to seek out better options.

NYSE:CMG
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/12 – 7/16
July 17, 2021 3:00 AM ET

MarketBeat: Week in Review 7/12 – 7/16

Chris Markoch

The major indexes are closing the week down. Investors are trying to reconcile conflicting opinions on inflation with the bullish start to earnings season which moves into high gear next week. And the MarketBeat team of writers will stay on top of the stocks and stories that are moving the market. Here’s a look at some of the stocks they analyzed this week.

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Buy McDonald’s as It’s Likely to Go Much Higher
July 16, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Buy McDonald’s as It’s Likely to Go Much Higher

Chris Markoch

After being range-bound for about five months, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) stock broke to the upside in a big way in March 2021. The stock has flattened in the last month but it’s still close to its all-time high.

NYSE:MCD
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Analysts Love Delta Air Lines and You Should As Well
July 16, 2021 2:00 AM ET

Analysts Love Delta Air Lines and You Should As Well

Chris Markoch

Shares of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) are up nearly 4% in mid-morning trading. This means that the stock has recovered all the losses it sustained after reporting what was broadly seen as a solid earnings report. There are still some hurdles to overcome, but long-term investors should look to buy the stock.

NYSE:DAL
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Upside/Downside Explained
July 15, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Upside/Downside Explained

Chris Markoch

Analysts use either fundamental or technical analysis to arrive at conclusions about a stock’s future price movement. When a stock has upside, analysts will typically upgrade the stock. Conversely, when a stock has downside, an analyst may downgrade the stock.

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