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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Top 10 Trending MarketBeat Stocks in September 2021
September 22, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Top 10 Trending MarketBeat Stocks in September 2021

Chris Markoch

Actions speak louder than words. That’s how you can describe the significance of the top-rated MarketBeat stocks. The objective is to direct our subscribers to popular stocks that MarketBeat users have added to their watchlist and the stocks that have a high number of search queries on MarketBeat over a given period of time. When stocks motivate investors to take these kinds of actions it’s a good indicator that they may be poised for future growth.

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:BACNASDAQ:CRWD
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3 Stocks to Buy on Recent or Expected Dividend Hikes
September 16, 2021 4:00 AM ET

3 Stocks to Buy on Recent or Expected Dividend Hikes

Chris Markoch

Dividend stocks should hold a place in every investor’s portfolio. Even if you don’t intend to use the dividend payout as regular income, the ability to reinvest dividends is like giving yourself a raise every quarter. With that in mind, here are three companies who have recently announced or are likely to announce dividend increases.

NASDAQ:TXNNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:JPM
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3 Semiconductor Stocks That Are Restructuring the Supply Chain
September 16, 2021 2:00 AM ET

3 Semiconductor Stocks That Are Restructuring the Supply Chain

Chris Markoch

The global chip shortage remains one of the biggest stories in the investment community. And some analysts believe supply will be constricted well into 2022 and it may not be until 2023 before supply chains are back to normal. In this article, we’ll quickly take a look at three semiconductor companies that are taking the initiative to ensure the availability of their chips in the future.  

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:TSMNASDAQ:INTC
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3 Lithium Stocks That Are Getting Ready to Charge
September 11, 2021 1:00 AM ET

3 Lithium Stocks That Are Getting Ready to Charge

Chris Markoch

Lithium stocks have been some of the most volatile in 2021. One reason for this is their use in the production of lithium-ion batteries, which remain the dominant battery style for electric vehicles (EVs). In this article, we’ll look at three companies that are at the forefront of this sector and have proven abilities to bring lithium to market.

NYSE:ALBNYSE:LACNYSE:LTHM
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HOFV Stock is a Picks-and-Shovel Play on the National Football League
September 10, 2021 3:00 AM ET

HOFV Stock is a Picks-and-Shovel Play on the National Football League

Chris Markoch

The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company has been bedeviled by Covid-19 restrictions in an effort to make its vision of building a "Disneyland of football" a reality. But as the economy reopens, HOFV stock is an intriguing picks-and-shovel play on the popularity of the National Football League.

NASDAQ:HOFV
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Top 10 Trending Reddit Stocks for September 2021
September 9, 2021 4:04 AM ET

Top 10 Trending Reddit Stocks for September 2021

Chris Markoch

For some traditional investors, it may be easy to dismiss the retail trading community on Reddit. This band of retail investors is seen as a catalyst for the rise in “meme stocks” such as GameStop and AMC Entertainment. MarketBeat tracks the number of mentions a company receives on Reddit and lets investors identify companies that may be poised for future growth.

NYSE:GMENYSE:AMCNASDAQ:AMZN
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3 Electric Vehicle Stocks That Don’t Need Much Charging
September 9, 2021 3:30 AM ET

3 Electric Vehicle Stocks That Don’t Need Much Charging

Chris Markoch

The Biden administration wants 50% of the vehicles sold in the United States to be either battery electric, fuel-cell electric, or plug-in hybrid. Here are three stocks that look to have staying power no matter how long EV adoption takes. And they are stocks that are highly regarded by analysts and have attractive price targets. 

NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:XPEVNYSE:GM
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CrowdStrike Holdings Has a Premium Valuation. Buy it Anyway
September 9, 2021 2:00 AM ET

CrowdStrike Holdings Has a Premium Valuation. Buy it Anyway

Chris Markoch

In the week after CrowdStrike Holdings reported earnings, CRWD stock is down nearly 6% (5.8%). Investors have long been concerned with the company's premium valuation. But every time the stock has dipped, it’s come back stronger than before.

NASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:SNYSE:PANW
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Joann is Setting Up to Be a Crafty Buy
September 2, 2021 4:12 AM ET

Joann is Setting Up to Be a Crafty Buy

Chris Markoch

Since going public for the second time in March, JOAN stock has failed to capture the imagination of bullish investors. But with the stock showing signs of being oversold, a positive earnings report in advance of the "crafting season" could change the narrative very quickly.

NASDAQ:JOANNASDAQ:ETSY
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DocuSign is Ready to Break Higher, Should You Go For the Ride?
September 2, 2021 3:20 AM ET

DocuSign is Ready to Break Higher, Should You Go For the Ride?

Chris Markoch

DocuSign stock is up 33% this year, easily outpacing the S&P 500 index which is up 22%. And heading into its earnings report on September 2, DOCU stock looks to be consolidating. Investors should expect the stock to get a bullish lift from what is likely to be a strong earnings report.  

NASDAQ:DOCU
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Top 10 Trending WallStreetBets Stocks for September 2021
September 2, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Top 10 Trending WallStreetBets Stocks for September 2021

Chris Markoch

The WallStreetBets community shares a passion for high-risk trades and has a particular focus on stocks that carry a high short selling risk. MarketBeat tracks the number of mentions a company receives on WallStreetBets and provides a ranking over a certain period of time. This list shows the ten companies with the largest number (not percentage) of WallStreetBets mentions in the last 30 days.

NYSE:AMCNYSE:GMENASDAQ:CLOV
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Hormel Stock is Starting to Look Tasty Again
August 31, 2021 5:00 AM ET

Hormel Stock is Starting to Look Tasty Again

Chris Markoch

Hormel stock is down 2% for the year and HRL stock is currently trading above the 12-month price target of analysts. However, the stock appears to be rallying ahead of earnings. And with the economy continuing to reopen, the company has several catalysts and a rock-solid dividend that make it a compelling buy as it prepares to report earnings.  

NYSE:HRLNASDAQ:WEN
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All Signs Point to Five Below Stock to Move Higher
August 31, 2021 4:23 AM ET

All Signs Point to Five Below Stock to Move Higher

Chris Markoch

Five Below stock is down nearly 10% in the last three sessions ending August 30. This may be a general reaction to recent retail earnings reports disappointed analysts. Still, if Five Below delivers a strong earnings report the technical indicators suggest that FIVE stock has room to move higher.  

NASDAQ:FIVENYSE:DG
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Should You Buy Uber or Lyft After a Judge Shot Down Proposition 22?
August 30, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Should You Buy Uber or Lyft After a Judge Shot Down Proposition 22?

Chris Markoch

Investors are still deciding what to do with Uber and Lyft stocks after a California judge struck down Proposition 22. The case could take years to sort out. With that in mind, LYFT may be the better buy in the long term. But in the short term, UBER looks like it has a more promising setup and valuation, particularly due to its food delivery service.  

NYSE:UBER
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Bulls and Bears Alike Need a Reality Check on Peloton Stock
August 27, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Bulls and Bears Alike Need a Reality Check on Peloton Stock

Chris Markoch

Peloton looks like a falling knife after disappointing earnings. But this appears to be a case of a stock trying to find a price that accurately reflects the growth opportunity for the company.

NASDAQ:PTON
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The Third Time Appears to Be the Charm For Workday
August 27, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Third Time Appears to Be the Charm For Workday

Chris Markoch

After WDAY stock failed to do much after two strong earnings reports, it appears that the third time is the charm for Workday. In early trading after the company’s August 26 earnings report, WDAY stock shot up just over 9%. And this was on top of the 6% increase the stock enjoyed in the week prior to earnings.  

NASDAQ:WKDNASDAQ:AMZN
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Expect a Break to the Upside for Medtronic Stock
August 26, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Expect a Break to the Upside for Medtronic Stock

Chris Markoch

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) delivered a double beat on its quarterly earnings call, but after the stock charged ahead on the day of the report, it’s been trading in a range on a significantly lighter volume.

NYSE:MDT
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Investors Are Getting a Gift With the Dip in Dollar General
August 26, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Investors Are Getting a Gift With the Dip in Dollar General

Chris Markoch

Shares of Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are down 7% in early trading after the company delivered its second-quarter earnings report. However, based on recent analyst sentiment as well as the general state of the economy, I perceive this to be an overreaction that investors can use as a buy-the-dip opportunity. 

NYSE:DG
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After Impressive Earnings, Foot Locker is in Need of a Kick Start
August 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

After Impressive Earnings, Foot Locker is in Need of a Kick Start

Chris Markoch

Foot Locker stock gapped up after a stronger than expected earnings report. However, supply chain concerns are preventing FL stock from pushing past a level of resistance.

NYSE:FLNYSE:NKE
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So Far Bath & Body Works Stock is Showing No Separation Anxiety
August 20, 2021 5:00 AM ET

So Far Bath & Body Works Stock is Showing No Separation Anxiety

Chris Markoch

BBWI stock is now soaring back towards its 52-week high after the company delivered a stellar earnings report. This removed uncertainty about the company's recent separation from Victoria's Secret. However, potential headwinds in the retail sector may provide a test in future quarters.

NYSE:BBWI
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The 10 Most Upgraded Stocks by Wall Street Analysts in August 2021
August 19, 2021 3:00 AM ET

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

Chris Markoch

An analyst upgrade does not guarantee a stock’s future performance. However, they carry significant weight because analysts have insights that can be difficult for retail investors to access. With that in mind, here are the 10 most upgraded stocks that have received the most upgrades (or have had their price target increased) by Wall Street analysts on MarketBeat in August 2021:

NYSE:CMGNYSE:SNAPNASDAQ:AAPL
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SmileDirectClub Is Only For the Most Risk-Tolerant Investors
August 18, 2021 8:00 AM ET

SmileDirectClub Is Only For the Most Risk-Tolerant Investors

Chris Markoch

With a range of outcomes possible, SmileDirectClub is only a buy for risk-tolerant investors. However, if SDC stock has found a floor, investors may benefit from what appears to be, at least, a slight overreaction to its earnings report.  

NASDAQ:SDC
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Investors Must Hope the Third Time is the Charm for XpresSpa Group
August 18, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Investors Must Hope the Third Time is the Charm for XpresSpa Group

Chris Markoch

After two attempts at establishing itself as a health and wellness brand for the busy traveler, XpresSpa is hoping that a new subscriber-based wellness service will be enough to give the stock a lift. However, XSPA stock remains an investment for only the most risk-tolerant investors.

NASDAQ:XSPA
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Romeo Power Won’t Break the Heart of Speculative Investors
August 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Romeo Power Won’t Break the Heart of Speculative Investors

Chris Markoch

Shares of Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) dropped over 11% after the company delivered a disappointing earnings report. The company was already projecting slower revenue growth due to the global chip shortage.

NYSE:RMO
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