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Bull Market
April 3, 2024 7:51 AM ET

What is a Bull Market? Key Information about Bull Markets

Dan Schmidt

What is a bull market in stocks exactly, and how should investors react to these new highs, Investor sentiment tends to flow similarly during bull runs.

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March 18, 2024 8:59 AM ET

Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs

Dan Schmidt

Are we in a bear market? We’ll help you better understand the reasons why (or why not) it's worth it to worry about bear markets.

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Defense image of a carrier
March 14, 2024 11:36 AM ET

Defense Contractor Stocks Explained, Plus Investment Guide

Dan Schmidt

What are defense contractor stocks? When a geopolitical event or threat makes headlines, defense stocks move. Learn more about how to invest in defense stocks.

NYSE:BWXTNYSE:GDNYSE:HII
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March 14, 2024 10:39 AM ET

Unlock the Secrets: Navigate the Crypto vs. Stocks Investing Maze

Dan Schmidt

How do you choose between investing in crypto and stocks? Both have seemingly infinite possibilities. Learn more about crypto vs stocks before you get started.

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The three piggy bank for saving to illustrate what is a microcap
March 8, 2024 11:33 AM ET

What is a Microcap Stock? Everything You Need to Know

Dan Schmidt

What is a microcap stock? We’ll help you better understand the definition of a microcap stock and why you may want to invest in microcap stocks.

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March 7, 2024 11:08 AM ET

How to Invest in Artificial Intelligence in These Simple Ways

Dan Schmidt

How to invest in artificial intelligence? We’ll help you better understand the definition of AI and how companies use it in this fast-growing area.

NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:IBM
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February 29, 2024 9:34 AM ET

How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing

Dan Schmidt

If you are a Canadian citizen, let’s take a look at how to invest in Canada step by step. Learn why it’s worthwhile to tap into Canadian investments.

NYSE:BMOTSE:BMONYSE:CDI
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February 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET

PANW Profits from Pelosi: Former House Speaker’s Recent Trades

Dan Schmidt

According to a recent Periodic Transaction Report from the U.S. House of Representatives clerk, Pelosi made two February trades of PANW call options.  

NASDAQ:QQQNYSE:LEA
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Image of airplane in the sky; learn more about airline stocks
February 23, 2024 8:48 AM ET

How to invest in airline stocks

Dan Schmidt

Should you invest in airline stocks? Learn the tips and tricks of investing in airline stocks with MarketBeat and whether they fit your portfolio.

TSE:ACOTCMKTS:ACDVFOTCMKTS:AAMRQ
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February 22, 2024 11:22 AM ET

What are low-beta stocks?

Dan Schmidt

What are low beta stocks? Learn about beta, characteristics of low beta stocks and pros and cons of low beta stocks.

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:DUKNYSEARCA:XLK
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Miso Robotics stock: Is an IPO coming soon?
February 7, 2024 11:05 AM ET

Miso Robotics stock: Is an IPO coming soon?

Dan Schmidt

Can you buy Miso Robotics stock? Miso Robotics is not yet publicly traded, but there are other ways to get in on this branch of AI. Learn more.

NYSE:ABBNYNYSE:CMGNYSE:C
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Top 5 Bear Market Stocks to Watch in 2024
February 1, 2024 10:35 AM ET

Top 5 Bear Market Stocks to Watch in 2024

Dan Schmidt

Want income-producing assets and stable stocks? Look for stocks with stable cash flow in rock-solid industries for the best stocks to buy in a bear market.

NYSE:ABBVNASDAQ:EQIXNYSE:JNJ
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What is a bear market rally? Examples and how they work
January 31, 2024 11:12 AM ET

What is a bear market rally? Examples and how they work

Dan Schmidt

What is a bear market rally? A bear market is one that declines by 20% in at least a two-month timeframe, and a rally is a short upturn. Learn more.

NASDAQ:EXA)NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:C
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The next meme stock: 6 tickers leading a meme stock revival
January 26, 2024 11:26 AM ET

The next meme stock: 6 tickers leading a meme stock revival

Dan Schmidt

Meme stocks soared during the early days of the pandemic. Will these stocks form a major meme stock rally or a short-lived farewell tour? Learn more.

NYSE:TUPNASDAQ:BKRNYSE:BHI
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September 22, 2021, Brazil. In this photo illustration the DraftKings logo seen displayed on a smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
January 26, 2024 10:43 AM ET

8 Meme Stocks for Bold Investors: AI, Crypto, and Beyond

Dan Schmidt

Meme stocks took the investing world by storm in 2021, but is it still beneficial to invest meme stocks now? Learn about the best meme stocks to buy now.

NASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:DJTNASDAQ:QUBT
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What are fintech companies?
January 25, 2024 9:57 AM ET

What are fintech companies?

Dan Schmidt

What are fintech companies? Fintech shortens “financial technology," or the use of technology to automate and create innovative financial services.

NSYE:PYPLNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPL
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Investing in coffee: 3 great strategies to consider 
January 19, 2024 12:36 PM ET

Investing in coffee: 3 great strategies to consider 

Dan Schmidt

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular commodities and there are several ways to invest in this potent brew. Learn more about investing in coffee.

NYSE:BCSNYSEARCA:DBANYSEARCA:JO
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January 12, 2024 10:47 AM ET

Growth vs. Value Investing: What Are the Differences?

Dan Schmidt

What is growth vs value investing? You may want to consider both to have the right blend of value and growth for diversification in your portfolio.

NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:XOM
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What is RSI definition on MarketBeat with an example of Amazon.com
January 11, 2024 11:32 AM ET

Momentum Indicator: Relative Strength Index

Dan Schmidt

What is RSI? The relative strength index (RSI) measures the speed and magnitude of a security's recent price changes. Learn more.

NASDAQ:AMZN
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January 11, 2024 9:13 AM ET

6 largest healthcare REITs to buy and how to invest

Dan Schmidt

What are healthcare REITs? They operate specialized facilities of healthcare systems and other health-related institutions. Learn more about healthcare REITs.

NYSE:HRNYSEARCA:REZBMV:REZ
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How to buy Southwest Airlines stock
January 9, 2024 12:18 PM ET

How to buy Southwest Airlines stock

Dan Schmidt

Should you buy Southwest stock? Learn more about purchasing the low-cost airline and how to invest in Southwest Airlines.

NYSE:LUV
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January 4, 2024 11:06 AM ET

What is a growth stock mutual fund?

Dan Schmidt

What is a growth stock mutual fund and how does it work? Learn more about both growth stocks and mutual funds with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:ABNBNASDAQ:AAPLBATS:FGRO
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Farmer in tractor preparing farmland with seedbed for the next year; learn how to invest in farmland
January 3, 2024 11:48 AM ET

How to invest in farmland: 7 simple ways

Dan Schmidt

Investing in farmland hasn’t always made sense for most Americans, but that has now changed. Learn how to invest in farmland with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:CALMNYSEARCA:DBANYSE:NTR
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Bank building and how to invest in bank stocks on MarketBeat
January 3, 2024 10:34 AM ET

Are bank stocks a good buy right now?

Dan Schmidt

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but are bank stocks a good buy right now? Learn more with MarketBeat.

NYSE:JPM
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