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Jea Yu, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jea Yu
About The Author

Jea Yu

Contributing Author

Trading Strategies

Experience

Jea Yu has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Equities, options, ETFs and futures; fundamental, qualitative, quantitative and technical analysis and pattern identification; active and swing trading; trading systems and methodology development

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, College Park

Past Experience

U.S. equity markets trader, writer and analyst for over 25 years. Published four books by publishers McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Marketplace Books and Bloomberg Press. Speaker at various expos and seminars and has been quoted and featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Traders Magazine, The Financial Times and various trade publications, including Stocks & Commodities, Active Trader and Online Investor.

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Latest Articles by Jea Yu

T Mobile Sign
April 29, 2025 6:15 AM ET

T-Mobile US: The Un-Carrier Is an Indisputable Buy on the Dip

Jea Yu

T-Mobile is the original disrupter whose "Un-carrier" initiative pressured the cellphone carriers to abandon contracts, termination fees and convoluted billing.

NASDAQ:TMUSNYSE:TNYSE:VZ
Read T-Mobile US: The Un-Carrier Is an Indisputable Buy on the Dip
3M stock price
April 29, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3M Stock: 4 Compelling Reasons to Buy, 1 Big Reason to Pass

Jea Yu

3M products are a part of everyday life that is easily taken for granted until they run out, which also applies to its stock when economic climate gets rough.

NYSE:MMMNASDAQ:HONNYSE:GLW
Read 3M Stock: 4 Compelling Reasons to Buy, 1 Big Reason to Pass
Kroger Sign
April 29, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Kroger: This Must-Own Staples Stock Thrives in Every Market

Jea Yu

Kroger is a best-of-breed supermarket operator that has margin expansion during high inflation and a revenue jump during recessions as consumer eat more at home

NYSE:KRNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT
Read Kroger: This Must-Own Staples Stock Thrives in Every Market
Occidental Petroleum oil plant
April 29, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Occidental’s Hidden Gem: How OxyChem Could Boost Profits

Jea Yu

Occidental Petroleum's chemical division OxyChem is an unsung hero that develops products serving industries ranging from healthcare, staples and construction.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:CHDNASDAQ:MSFT
Read Occidental’s Hidden Gem: How OxyChem Could Boost Profits
Disney sign
April 29, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Disney: The Compelling Case for Buying Now Before They Scale Up

Jea Yu

Walt Disney stock presents a buying opportunity as the multi-engine growth platform is set to rev higher on many upcoming catalysts at just 16.46x forward P/E.

NYSE:DISNYSE:CCLNASDAQ:CMCSA
Read Disney: The Compelling Case for Buying Now Before They Scale Up
Buenos Aires/Argentine - April 09 2020: Close-up of American Express cards placed on a dark background - Stock Editorial Photography
April 26, 2025 5:15 AM ET

American Express: Affluent Customers Don’t Leave Home Without It

Jea Yu

American Express continues to show spending growth of 6% YoY for its affluent customer base in Q1 2025, which is better equipped to weather economic volatility.

NYSE:AXPNYSE:VNYSE:MA
Read American Express: Affluent Customers Don’t Leave Home Without It
Boeing 787, 777 X, 737 max airliner model dreamliner at the stand of the company corporation. Russia. Moscow. 22 July 2021 — Stock Editorial Photography
April 25, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Boeing: Turbulence Is Minimal Even If China Stops Buying Planes

Jea Yu

Boeing continues to improve its operations as production stabilizes and losses shrink, and tariff impacts are minimal since post of its parts are from the U.S.

NYSE:BAOTCMKTS:EADSYEPA:AIR
Read Boeing: Turbulence Is Minimal Even If China Stops Buying Planes
Lyft App on Phone
April 24, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Lyft Scales Into Europe: Can It Take Market Share From Uber?

Jea Yu

Lyft's 8% market share of the global ride-hailing market trails behind Uber's 25% market share, but its acquisition of FreeNow mobility platform adds Europe

NASDAQ:LYFTNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:GRAB
Read Lyft Scales Into Europe: Can It Take Market Share From Uber?
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?
April 23, 2025 9:39 AM ET

S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?

Jea Yu

The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index simultaneously flashed Death Cross patterns on April 14, 2025, causing bear market and recession worries.

NYSEARCA:SPYNASDAQ:QQQNYSE:WMT
Read S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?
April 18, 2021, Brazil. In this photo illustration the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen — Photo by rafapress
April 22, 2025 6:30 AM ET

UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels

Jea Yu

UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:HUMNYSE:CVS
Read UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels
OXY oil refinery
April 22, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Occidental Petroleum: Unpacking Its Onshore Oil & Gas Strength

Jea Yu

Occidental Petroleum's largest business segment is its onshore oil & gas production with nearly 2.7 million acres in the Permian Basin, here's what's coming.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:BRK.B
Read Occidental Petroleum: Unpacking Its Onshore Oil & Gas Strength
Photo of Connections system and datas exchanges on planet earth 3d render
April 21, 2025 10:25 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile: 5 Reasons to Buy This Tiny Trailblazer Stock

Jea Yu

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) could reshape mobile networks forever. Here are 5 reasons why this tiny satellite stock might be the biggest story in tech.

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOG
Read AST SpaceMobile: 5 Reasons to Buy This Tiny Trailblazer Stock
Photo of Stitch riding a wave, Disney Lilo and Stitch
April 21, 2025 9:02 AM ET

Can Disney’s Entertainment Division Overtake Its Theme Parks?

Jea Yu

Disney’s Entertainment segment is growing profits fast. Can blockbusters like Avatar and Zootopia 2 help it rival its Experiences business?

NYSE:DISNASDAQ:WBD
Read Can Disney’s Entertainment Division Overtake Its Theme Parks?
Applied Digital logo
April 21, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Applied Digital: AI Data Center Hype or Real Value?

Jea Yu

Applied Digital made the pivot in 2022 to explore HPC hosting in addition to hosting crypto miners and has been pursuing hyperscalers for their Ai data centers.

NASDAQ:APLDNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOG
Read Applied Digital: AI Data Center Hype or Real Value?
Lovesac storefront
April 20, 2025 5:00 AM ET

With a 60%+ Upside, There’s Plenty to Love About Lovesac

Jea Yu

Lovesac stock jumps after Q4 beat and strong FY2026 outlook, thanks to premium margins, loyal customers, and a revamped tariff-proof supply chain.

NASDAQ:LOVENYSE:LZBNYSE:W
Read With a 60%+ Upside, There’s Plenty to Love About Lovesac
Mitigating Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Gain From a Weaker U.S. Dollar
April 17, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Mitigating Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Gain From a Weaker U.S. Dollar

Jea Yu

The US dollar has been falling since the beginning of 2025 down over 6% by April, which makes American products cheaper for overseas buyers helping boost demand

NYSE:KONASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:CAT
Read Mitigating Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Gain From a Weaker U.S. Dollar
Disney streaming
April 16, 2025 5:52 AM ET

Disney: How the Fubo Sports Deal Became a Game Changer

Jea Yu

Disney's deal with FuboTV is a game changer for both companies as they seek to defend their moats against Netflix, Amazon, YouTube TV and Sling TV in a win-win.

NYSE:DISNYSE:FUBONASDAQ:FOXA
Read Disney: How the Fubo Sports Deal Became a Game Changer
Photo of a person sitting in the drivers seat holding a smartphone with the Uber logo
April 16, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience

Jea Yu

Uber is scaling profits, expanding margins, and entering AVs with a smart, asset-light model. Here’s why the stock could ride higher in 2025.

NYSE:UBERNASDAQ:LYFTNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience
Photo of Tylenol, motrin, and competitors on a store shelf
April 15, 2025 6:57 AM ET

2 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Big Dividends

Jea Yu

Edgewell and Kenvue are under-the-radar consumer staples stocks poised to gain as the U.S. dollar declines. Learn why they may boost your income portfolio.

NYSE:EPCNYSE:KVUENYSEARCA:UUP
Read 2 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Big Dividends
Photo of oil rigs at sunset
April 15, 2025 5:41 AM ET

Buffett Loves Occidental Petroleum—Should You? 4 Pros, 3 Cons

Jea Yu

Buffett hasn’t sold a single OXY share in 2025. Discover if now is the right time to invest in Occidental Petroleum amid oil price drops and debt concerns.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:BRK.B
Read Buffett Loves Occidental Petroleum—Should You? 4 Pros, 3 Cons
healthcare stocks
April 15, 2025 5:02 AM ET

2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs

Jea Yu

Health insurance stocks are outperforming the benchmark indices in 2025, as these two tariff-free and recession-resistant carriers are up 16% and 54%.

NYSE:HUMNYSE:CVSNYSE:AET
Read 2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs
May 11, 2021, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Snowflake logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen
April 11, 2025 6:39 AM ET

Snowflake Boosts Growth by Doubling Down on AI

Jea Yu

Snowflake is releasing product innovations at a blistering pace doubling last year's to over 400 capabilities to drive 126% net revenue retention rates.

NYSE:SNOWNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFT
Read Snowflake Boosts Growth by Doubling Down on AI
August 26, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the XPeng Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone and in the background
April 11, 2025 5:15 AM ET

XPeng Deliveries Surge 3X in China, Should Tesla Be Worried?

Jea Yu

XPeng surprised investors with a 331% YoY jump in EV deliveries in Q1 2025, and a 2678% jump in deliveries in March 2025. Should Tesla be worried?

NYSE:XPEVNYSE:NIONASDAQ:LI
Read XPeng Deliveries Surge 3X in China, Should Tesla Be Worried?
Photo of Main Street Walt Disney World, Cinderella's castle
April 9, 2025 10:46 AM ET

Are Tariffs Threatening Disney’s Comeback Story?

Jea Yu

Disney faces rising costs and weakening demand from new tariffs. Learn how these trade shifts are impacting Disney stock and consumer spending.

NYSE:DISNASDAQ:HASNASDAQ:MAT
Read Are Tariffs Threatening Disney’s Comeback Story?