Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Chris Markoch - Page 4May 14, 2025 6:00 AM ETU.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise? Chris MarkochCrowdStrike faces a regulatory probe involving a $32 million transaction with Carahsoft, which could create more volatility in CRWD stock before earnings NASDAQ:CRWDRead U.S. Regulators Target CrowdStrike: Is It a Signal or Noise? May 12, 2025 11:07 AM ETPalantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock PriceChris MarkochAn expanded partnership with ICE highlights one reason many investors object to owning PLTR stock, but the company's valuation may be a stronger headwind.NASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir’s Latest Deal Could Put a Freeze on Its Stock PriceMay 9, 2025 6:45 AM ETWhat the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrikeChris MarkochCrowdStrike and ExtraHop expanded their partnership to help fight shadow AI threats, but an expectation for declining earnings may weigh on CRWD stockNASDAQ:CRWDRead What the ExtraHop Deal Means for CrowdStrikeMay 9, 2025 6:00 AM ETWhy Flutter Entertainment May Be a Resilient Sports Betting StockChris MarkochFLUT stock is down after a miss on the top and bottom lines, but the stock is moving higher as investors consider the defensive nature of the industryNYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:CHDNRead Why Flutter Entertainment May Be a Resilient Sports Betting StockMay 9, 2025 5:00 AM ETBloomin’ Brands Stock Drops on Weak Guidance and Demand ConcernsChris MarkochBloomin' Brands stock is down 4.4% after weak guidance for the current quarter overshadowed a double beat in its first quarter earnings reportNASDAQ:BLMNRead Bloomin’ Brands Stock Drops on Weak Guidance and Demand ConcernsMay 8, 2025 8:48 AM ETIs Energy Transfer Undervalued or a Value Trap?Chris MarkochWith oil prices under pressure, investors are asking if Energy Transfer is an undervalued energy stock or a value trap in a cyclical sectorNYSE:ETNYSE:ENBNYSE:EPDRead Is Energy Transfer Undervalued or a Value Trap?May 7, 2025 9:59 AM ETDisney Stock Jumps on Earnings—Is the Magic Sustainable?Chris MarkochDIS stock jumped more than 10% after an earnings report that featured strong theme park revenue, streaming growth, and an increase to its full-year guidanceNYSE:DISRead Disney Stock Jumps on Earnings—Is the Magic Sustainable?May 7, 2025 5:30 AM ETFord Motor Stock Rises After Earnings, But Momentum May Not Last Chris MarkochFord Motor reported better-than-expected earnings but the company faces an uncertain year reflected in a lack of forward guidance amid tariff concerns NYSE:FRead Ford Motor Stock Rises After Earnings, But Momentum May Not Last May 6, 2025 9:00 AM ETMicrosoft Stock After Xbox Price Hike: Buy or Hold?Chris MarkochMicrosoft will be increasing prices for its popular Xbox Series due to rising tariff-related production; that's bad news for consumers but not for investorsNASDAQ:MSFTOTCMKTS:NTDOYNYSE:SONYRead Microsoft Stock After Xbox Price Hike: Buy or Hold?May 6, 2025 8:17 AM ETPalantir Stock Drops Despite Stellar Earnings: What's Next?Chris MarkochDespite a strong earnings report, Palantir's stock dropped over 9%, raising questions about the company's lofty valuation even with the impressive growthNASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir Stock Drops Despite Stellar Earnings: What's Next?May 6, 2025 5:15 AM ETChevron’s Fundamentals Shine Through Market TurmoilChris MarkochChevron delivered mixed earnings that highlight the cyclical nature of its business, but the company's solid fundamentals suggest this is a buying opportunityNYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:SHELRead Chevron’s Fundamentals Shine Through Market TurmoilMay 2, 2025 5:47 AM ETPalantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of ConcernChris MarkochInvestors are waiting for Palantir to report earnings on May 5; here are two things that investors should focus on prior to the company's quarterly printNASDAQ:PLTRRead Palantir Earnings: 1 Bullish Signal and 1 Area of ConcernMay 2, 2025 5:00 AM ETWaste Management Stock: Tariff Proof, But Overbought?Chris MarkochInvestors shrugged off a mixed earnings report and sent WM stock charging towards its all-time high, but investors may want to wait for a pullback NYSE:WMNYSE:RSGRead Waste Management Stock: Tariff Proof, But Overbought?May 1, 2025 8:45 AM ETMicrosoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?Chris MarkochA surge in cloud spending highlighted a strong earnings report that is pushing MSFT stock higher; analysts have raised their price targets signaling new highsNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLRead Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?May 1, 2025 6:00 AM ET3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy in a Divided EconomyChris MarkochThese 3 consumer discretionary stocks cater to consumers who are still spending; analysts agree and continue to raise their price targets for these stocksNYSE:TPRNYSE:ONONNYSE:VIKRead 3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy in a Divided EconomyMay 1, 2025 5:15 AM ET3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week LowsChris MarkochAES Corp., Pfizer, and LyondelBasell are examples of stocks offering a high-yield dividend today and potential upside in the latter half of 2025NYSE:AESNYSE:PFENYSE:LYBRead 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week LowsApril 30, 2025 6:15 AM ET3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakChris MarkochHere are three retail stocks with heavy exposure to China and other Asian countries that are facing higher tariffs from the United StatesNYSE:AEONYSE:LEVINYSE:VFCRead 3 Retail Stocks That Desperately Need a Tariff BreakApril 30, 2025 5:00 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite having some strong fundamentals, CrowdStrike stock continues to be volatile and may be due for a pullback despite strong revenue growthNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Nears Record High, Dip Ahead of Earnings?April 28, 2025 10:23 AM ETBest Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarChris MarkochDiscover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.NASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOCRead Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarApril 28, 2025 5:20 AM ETGold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesChris MarkochSustained higher gold prices support mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan, which are expected to be the next part of gold's big moveNYSE:AEMNYSE:FCXRead Gold Miners Ready for Breakout Amid Record High PricesApril 26, 2025 5:49 AM ETChurchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?Chris MarkochChurchill Downs stock sold off more than 16% after announcing it was pausing a renovation project due to tariff uncertainty, but the stock could be worth a betNASDAQ:CHDNRead Churchill Downs Stock: Could Tariff Fears Dampen Derby Gains?April 26, 2025 5:28 AM ETIs the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?Chris MarkochIf Lam Research continues to build on its quarterly results, the current ceiling for LRCX stock may be a floor that lifts the stock, and possibly the sectorNASDAQ:LRCXRead Is the Floor in for Lam Research After Bullish Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:15 AM ETIs Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?Chris MarkochDespite beating on the top and bottom lines, tariff uncertainty makes the outlook for ISRG stock fluid; investors may want to wait for clarity before jumping inNASDAQ:ISRGRead Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy After Volatile Reaction to Earnings?April 25, 2025 6:00 AM ETViking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected ReportChris MarkochViking Therapeutics stock is trying to push higher as investors attempt to sort out a report that delivered no real news that investors hadn’t already heard.NASDAQ:VKTXRead Viking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected Report Page 4 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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