Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Dan SchmidtContributing AuthorTechnology Stocks, Fundamental and Technical Analysis, DividendsExperienceDan Schmidt has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022. Professional Background: Dan Schmidt is a financial writer and technical writing specialist with a strong background in editorial content and personal finance. He has written for several major financial institutions and publications, including Vanguard, Capital One, Benzinga, PerformLine, and Fora Financial. Credentials: He studied at Penn State University and holds a certification in Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin. Finance Experience: Dan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022. With years of experience creating finance-focused content, he focuses on making complex investing and planning topics simple and actionable for everyday readers. Writing Focus: Dan covers stocks, financial planning, market trends, credit cards, and debt consolidation. He uses both technical and fundamental analysis to help readers better understand what drives the market and how to navigate it. Investment Approach: His analysis is practical, accessible, and grounded in a desire to help individuals make sound financial decisions—whether they’re investing, budgeting, or preparing for retirement. Inspiration: Dan was inspired to write about finance to help others take control of their financial lives and build toward long-term goals like retirement. Fun Fact: Dan is a proud Philadelphia Eagles fan. Areas of Expertise: Technology stocks, fundamental and technical analysis, dividends EducationPenn State University; Certification in Technical Writing, University of WisconsinLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Dan SchmidtAugust 4, 2025 10:10 AM ETAMD Outperforming NVIDIA: What’s Behind It and Can It Continue?Dan SchmidtAMD shares are up 45% this year, surpassing the 30% gain posted by NVDA. We'll break down what's behind its outperformance and look for hints it could continue.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDRead AMD Outperforming NVIDIA: What’s Behind It and Can It Continue?August 4, 2025 8:59 AM ET3 Surprising Earnings Winners Changing Their Market NarrativeDan SchmidtDon't call it a comeback! These three stocks are defying their market narratives and crafting comebacks. Can the rally continue in these beaten-down names?LON:BARCNYSE:BCSNASDAQ:CMG.BRead 3 Surprising Earnings Winners Changing Their Market NarrativeAugust 1, 2025 1:21 PM ETPlay It Cool: Why Comfort Systems USA Is a Hidden AI WinnerDan SchmidtAs AI capex spending grows, so does demand for energy-efficient cooling for data centers. Cooling Systems USA has the solutions, and the earnings to prove it.NYSE:FIXRead Play It Cool: Why Comfort Systems USA Is a Hidden AI WinnerJuly 29, 2025 6:23 AM ET3 Automakers to Buy on U.S.-Japan Trade Deal—Not Who You ExpectDan SchmidtThe U.S. and Japan have a new trade agreement, but U.S. automakers widely criticized the deal. Read why and how 3 Japanese automakers stand to benefit most.TSE:GMMTSE:GMM.UNYSE:GMRead 3 Automakers to Buy on U.S.-Japan Trade Deal—Not Who You ExpectJuly 27, 2025 8:49 AM ETHomebuilding Headwinds Putting These 3 Stocks Under PressureDan SchmidtHomebuilding stocks have yet to join in on this broad market rally, and for good reason. Current trends point to more downside in these 3 homebuilders in 2025.NYSE:DHINYSE:KBHNYSE:NVRRead Homebuilding Headwinds Putting These 3 Stocks Under PressureJuly 25, 2025 9:03 AM ET3 Short Squeeze Candidates With Big Catalysts on the HorizonDan SchmidtInvestors are partying like it's 2021 again with short squeezes hitting small caps and producing big gains. Are these the next 3 stocks to squeeze the shorts?NASDAQ:OPENNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:AMCRead 3 Short Squeeze Candidates With Big Catalysts on the HorizonJuly 21, 2025 9:39 AM ETHow Robinhood Stock Benefits From New Pro Gambling Tax ChangesDan SchmidtNew gambling laws in the OBBB Act are wreaking havoc on the U.S. sports betting scene. Here's why Robinhood will emerge as an unlikely sports betting winner.NASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:HOODRead How Robinhood Stock Benefits From New Pro Gambling Tax ChangesJuly 21, 2025 7:59 AM ETIs China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions EaseDan SchmidtTrade tensions between China and the U.S. are beginning to thaw, and these two stocks are poised to benefit most from a re-energized Chinese stock market.NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:BIDURead Is China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions EaseJuly 14, 2025 2:07 PM ETHow Texas Roadhouse Is Winning in a Changing Consumer MarketDan SchmidtFast-casual dining is the latest trend, but Texas Roadhouse isn't getting put out to pasture. Read here why the company is in the dining driver's seat for 2025.NASDAQ:TXRHRead How Texas Roadhouse Is Winning in a Changing Consumer MarketJuly 14, 2025 9:33 AM ET3 Bargain Stocks the Market Is Sleeping on Right NowDan SchmidtThe sudden rebound in U.S. markets has left many analysts scrambling to catch up. Which undervalued stocks still represent a great bargain for investors?NYSE:FNYSE:MGMNYSE:TGTRead 3 Bargain Stocks the Market Is Sleeping on Right NowJuly 9, 2025 2:10 PM ETNavigating Solar Headwinds: 3 Stocks Built to LastDan SchmidtThe OBBB Act is now law, but what does it mean for the solar industry? Despite new headwinds, these three stocks can withstand changing energy sector trends.NASDAQ:FSLRNASDAQ:NXTNYSE:NEERead Navigating Solar Headwinds: 3 Stocks Built to LastJuly 7, 2025 6:04 AM ETWarehouse Wars: Can BJ’s Take Advantage of Costco’s Weakness?Dan SchmidtShares of Costco stock have struggled to gain momentum lately despite new market highs. Can BJ's Wholesale Club finally take advantage?NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:WMTNYSE:BJRead Warehouse Wars: Can BJ’s Take Advantage of Costco’s Weakness?July 2, 2025 7:38 AM ETAeva & Mobileye: LiDAR Stocks Powering the Autonomous RevolutionDan SchmidtTesla had its anticipated Robotaxi debut this month, but Waymo remains ahead in the AV race thanks to LiDAR. Learn more about 2 companies making these systems.NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:MBLYRead Aeva & Mobileye: LiDAR Stocks Powering the Autonomous RevolutionJune 30, 2025 10:14 AM ETLululemon Slips as Rivals Rally: 3 Stocks to WatchDan SchmidtLululemon's Q2 report highlighted the challenges of dealing with tariffs. But not all apparel stocks are struggling; here are three beating estimates in 2025.NYSE:ASNYSE:ONONNASDAQ:URBNRead Lululemon Slips as Rivals Rally: 3 Stocks to WatchJune 30, 2025 6:19 AM ET3 Must-Watch Stocks Poised to Benefit from GENIUS Act StablecoinsDan SchmidtThe GENIUS Act outlines a regulatory framework for stablecoins, digital tokens designed to maintain a $1 value. What stocks stand to benefit most from the bill?NYSE:FINYSE:MANASDAQ:PYPLRead 3 Must-Watch Stocks Poised to Benefit from GENIUS Act StablecoinsJune 27, 2025 2:09 PM ET3 Stocks Hitting All-Time Highs With More Room to RunDan SchmidtU.S. stocks continue creeping toward all-time highs, led by Nasdaq-100 components. Do these companies have the strength to continue leading the market in 2025? NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:MSFTRead 3 Stocks Hitting All-Time Highs With More Room to RunJune 25, 2025 6:07 AM ETCostco at a Crossroads: Is the Next Move Higher or Lower?Dan SchmidtCostco has posted impressive sales growth and membership retention, but some indicators suggest an overextended stock. Is COST's next move up or down?NASDAQ:COSTRead Costco at a Crossroads: Is the Next Move Higher or Lower?June 24, 2025 6:32 AM ET3 International Bank Stocks With Strong DividendsDan SchmidtCan international stocks continue to outperform their US counterparts? Structrual trends points to continued strength, and these 3 stocks are poised to profit.NYSEARCA:AKNYSE:HSBCNYSE:NWGRead 3 International Bank Stocks With Strong DividendsJune 23, 2025 6:33 AM ET3 Travel Stocks to Play the Consumer Sentiment ReboundDan SchmidtTravel stocks are primed for a comeback now that consumer sentiment is improving. Here are three stocks with the potential to outperform the rest of the year.NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:BKNGNYSE:CCLRead 3 Travel Stocks to Play the Consumer Sentiment ReboundJune 20, 2025 8:26 AM ETIPO Momentum Returns: 3 Stocks Rising After CoreWeave’s SurgeDan SchmidtThe IPO market has experienced a resurgence, thanks in part to the success of CoreWeave. Read on to learn about three other new issues making headlines in 2025.NASDAQ:CHYMNASDAQ:CRWVNASDAQ:ETORRead IPO Momentum Returns: 3 Stocks Rising After CoreWeave’s SurgeJune 13, 2025 11:09 AM ETIBM Up 10 Days in a Row: What’s Driving the Winning Streak?Dan SchmidtIBM reached new all-time highs following a 10-day winning streak, but how long will the rally go? Read on to learn why IBM's strength will continue in 2025.NYSE:IBMRead IBM Up 10 Days in a Row: What’s Driving the Winning Streak?June 13, 2025 5:06 AM ETGold and Commodities: Is the Bull Case Gaining Momentum?Dan SchmidtGold has soared to new highs in 2025, but what's driving the rally and how much upside is left? Read on to learn why the gold rush isn't fading any time soon.NASDAQ:COSTNYSEARCA:DBANYSE:RHRead Gold and Commodities: Is the Bull Case Gaining Momentum?June 9, 2025 9:22 AM ETTop 3 FOMO Stocks for 2025 With More Room to RunDan SchmidtFOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out, can cause investors to chase and make poor decisions. But FOMO can work in your favor too; these three stocks are prime examples.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:CRWVRead Top 3 FOMO Stocks for 2025 With More Room to RunJune 6, 2025 5:18 AM ET5 Earnings Season Winners With More Upside on the WayDan SchmidtEarnings season is over, but that doesn't mean the big winners are ready to fade. Read on to learn which five earnings season winners will keep climbing in Q2.NASDAQ:BKNGNASDAQ:NFLXNASDAQ:ULTARead 5 Earnings Season Winners With More Upside on the Way Page 1 of 6 1234567 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. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. 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