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Jeffrey Neal Johnson, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jeffrey Neal Johnson
About The Author

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Contributing Author

Industry and Sector Analysis, Technology, Cryptocurrency, Biotechnology, Defense

Experience

Jeffrey Neal Johnson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

  • Professional Background: Jeffrey Neal Johnson is a freelance content development professional and independent research analyst, specializing in business analysis, market trends, and investment research across multiple sectors, including emerging technologies and equities. He brings a multidisciplinary lens to market coverage, combining strategic insight with financial analysis.
  • Credentials: Jeffrey holds an Associate of Arts in Business Development and draws on over two decades of experience in strategic business development. His investment perspective is primarily self-taught, shaped by hands-on experience in company growth, financial analysis, and a passion for understanding market fundamentals.
  • Finance Experience: Jeffrey has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023. He focuses on emerging trends and innovative companies across both traditional and disruptive industries.
  • Writing Focus: He covers technology and retail stocks, cryptocurrencies, biotechnology, defense, automotive, and the hospitality sector. His writing blends financial performance analysis with a deeper look at the operational and strategic innovation driving each company.
  • Investment Approach: With a focus on long-term potential, Jeffrey applies a business-first perspective to public companies. He integrates sector knowledge, macroeconomic themes, and company fundamentals to uncover overlooked opportunities.
  • Inspiration: Jeffrey’s entrepreneurial background and passion for teaching shape his writing. His goal is “to teach others how to look beyond the ticker symbols to understand the businesses they are investing in, providing them with the insights to make more informed decisions.”
  • Fun Fact: Jeffrey is fascinated by complex systems—whether they’re high-performance engines, the promise of quantum computing, or the futuristic allure of flying cars.
  • Areas of Expertise: Technology, cryptocurrency, biotechnology, defense sector, automotive industry, hospitality sector, retail stocks

Education

Associate of Arts in Business Development

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Latest Articles by Jeffrey Neal Johnson

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June 29, 2025 9:05 AM ET

AutoNation: Growth Engines Make It an Undervalued Stock

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AutoNation’s value lies in its high-margin service and finance divisions, a fundamental strength that suggests its current stock price is undervalued.

NYSE:ANNYSE:BAC
Read AutoNation: Growth Engines Make It an Undervalued Stock
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June 28, 2025 6:04 AM ET

Stable Yield & Growth: Duke Energy Upgraded to Buy by Goldman

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A leading firm’s recent upgrade of Duke Energy highlights the utility's massive growth plan and its potential as a leader in a defensive market rotation.

NYSE:GSNYSE:DUK
Read Stable Yield & Growth: Duke Energy Upgraded to Buy by Goldman
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June 27, 2025 10:23 AM ET

Addition by Subtraction: Intel’s New Strategy Energizes Investors

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Intel's shutdown of its automotive chip business signals a new strategic discipline, allowing for a sharpened focus on its core PC and data center markets.

NASDAQ:MBLYNYSE:ACNNASDAQ:AMD
Read Addition by Subtraction: Intel’s New Strategy Energizes Investors
Envelopes of Uinited Parcel Service or UPS - Stock Editorial Photography
June 27, 2025 6:19 AM ET

UPS Is Outpacing the Market: A Green Light for Investors?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

United Parcel Service's recent market outperformance is backed by improving profitability and a solid dividend, signaling a potential turnaround for investors.

NYSE:UPS
Read UPS Is Outpacing the Market: A Green Light for Investors?
IBM Logo on the modern building.
June 26, 2025 1:11 PM ET

Is IBM’s AI Transformation Powering a Sustained Rally?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

IBM's stock rally reflects market validation of its enterprise AI strategy, key acquisitions, and growing bullish sentiment from influential analysts.

NYSE:IBMNYSE:BAC
Read Is IBM’s AI Transformation Powering a Sustained Rally?
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June 26, 2025 8:10 AM ET

Investors Are Waking Up to Arista Networks—Here’s the Scoop

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Arista Networks' recent stock price climb signals a broader market recognition of its crucial role in building high-speed networking for the AI revolution.

NYSE:ANETNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:META
Read Investors Are Waking Up to Arista Networks—Here’s the Scoop
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June 25, 2025 6:08 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile's Signal Strengthens as Stock Nears Orbit

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AST SpaceMobile's recent strategic wins, from a major spectrum deal to new global partnerships, signal a key inflection point for its ambitious growth plans.

NASDAQ:ASTSNYSE:TNASDAQ:VOD
Read AST SpaceMobile's Signal Strengthens as Stock Nears Orbit
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June 24, 2025 8:07 AM ET

Geospace Stock Skyrockets After Major Petrobras Contract

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A landmark energy contract ignited a massive surge in Geospace Technologies' stock, revealing a deeper story of strategic diversification.

NASDAQ:GEOSNYSE:PBR
Read Geospace Stock Skyrockets After Major Petrobras Contract
Kazan, Russia - Nov 24, 2021: Smartphone with JPMorgan Chase bank logo surrounded by variety of metal coins on background of dollar bills — Stock Editorial Photography
June 23, 2025 7:05 AM ET

JPMorgan Chase: The Financial Fortress Built for Today's Investor

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

With a fortress balance sheet and unparalleled economic diversification, JPMorgan Chase offers investors a compelling blend of stability and future growth.

NYSE:JPM
Read JPMorgan Chase: The Financial Fortress Built for Today's Investor
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June 22, 2025 8:21 AM ET

The Boring Is Beautiful Portfolio: 3 Stocks for a Worried World

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

During periods of market volatility, durable companies provide investors with a compelling combination of stability and dividend growth.

NYSE:KONASDAQ:PEPNYSE:O
Read The Boring Is Beautiful Portfolio: 3 Stocks for a Worried World
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June 22, 2025 6:47 AM ET

More Than a Monetary Metal: Silver's Case for Outperformance

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A persistent supply deficit and surging industrial demand create a powerful investment thesis for silver, supported by a favorable macroeconomic backdrop.

NYSEARCA:SLVNYSE:AGNYSE:PAAS
Read More Than a Monetary Metal: Silver's Case for Outperformance
GE Aerospace engine
June 21, 2025 8:47 AM ET

GE Aerospace Turns Engines Into Long-Term Profits

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

GE Aerospace's value isn't in selling new engines but in its multi-decade, high-margin services business that locks in customers for life.

NYSE:GENYSE:RTX
Read GE Aerospace Turns Engines Into Long-Term Profits
Marvell sign, logo on facade of Marvell Technology headquarters in Silicon Valley - Santa Clara, California, USA - 2021 - Stock Editorial Photography
June 21, 2025 7:41 AM ET

Marvell's New AI Chip Deals Capture Wall Street’s Attention

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Marvell's stock surged after new AI chip deals prompted a wave of institutional buying and a series of validating price target increases from analysts.

NASDAQ:MRVLNYSE:BACNASDAQ:RILY
Read Marvell's New AI Chip Deals Capture Wall Street’s Attention
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June 20, 2025 9:41 AM ET

Intel's Turnaround Strategy Shifts From Planning to Attack Mode

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Aggressive AI chip pricing, strategic talent hires, and portfolio streamlining signal a new, decisive execution phase in Intel's accelerating turnaround.

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AAPL
Read Intel's Turnaround Strategy Shifts From Planning to Attack Mode
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June 19, 2025 11:14 AM ET

Forget the Fed: Home Depot Is the Real Gauge of the U.S. Consumer

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Home Depot's sales offer a clear, real-time indicator of U.S. consumer health, reflecting spending trends from homeowners and professional contractors.

NYSE:HD
Read Forget the Fed: Home Depot Is the Real Gauge of the U.S. Consumer
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June 18, 2025 3:06 PM ET

Chime’s Smart IPO: Half the Valuation, Double the Strength

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Chime Financial's impressive market debut highlights a disciplined strategy focused on profitability, establishing a strong foundation for sustainable growth.

NASDAQ:CHYM
Read Chime’s Smart IPO: Half the Valuation, Double the Strength
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June 18, 2025 2:41 PM ET

Why Quantum Computing Inc. Is the Quiet Winner in Quantum Stocks

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Quantum Computing Inc.'s newly opened chip foundry provides a tangible path to revenue by serving the massive photonics market, an industrial advantage.

NASDAQ:QUBTNASDAQ:CMTL
Read Why Quantum Computing Inc. Is the Quiet Winner in Quantum Stocks
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June 18, 2025 12:16 PM ET

3 Catalysts in 7 Days: Archer's Growth Story Just Accelerated

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Archer Aviation fundamentally de-risked its future with a capital raise, a global certification alliance, and a new international commercial partnership.

NYSE:ACHR
Read 3 Catalysts in 7 Days: Archer's Growth Story Just Accelerated
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June 17, 2025 2:03 PM ET

Analyst Downgrades Joby, But Overlooks Major Regulatory Wins

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Recent global regulatory pacts and a US government mandate significantly de-risk Joby Aviation’s path to commercialization, creating a powerful tailwind.

NYSE:JOBYNYSE:TM
Read Analyst Downgrades Joby, But Overlooks Major Regulatory Wins
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June 17, 2025 11:02 AM ET

Applied Digital: Now the High-Stakes Race to Build Begins

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

After securing a major AI datacenter deal, Applied Digital's focus now shifts to the challenge of executing its ambitious construction pipeline.

NASDAQ:APLDNASDAQ:CRWVNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Applied Digital: Now the High-Stakes Race to Build Begins
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June 13, 2025 8:09 AM ET

UnitedHealth Stock Dips: Is This a Value Buy Opportunity?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

UnitedHealth Group's recent dividend boost and strategic divestiture efforts, combined with executive stock purchases, highlight its strong investment appeal.

NYSE:UNH
Read UnitedHealth Stock Dips: Is This a Value Buy Opportunity?
Intel Corporation logo on the wall of the server room. Editorial 3D
June 13, 2025 7:06 AM ET

Intel's Price Spikes: Noise, or the First Notes of a Turnaround?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Intel's recent stock volatility is fueled by foundry commitments and a renewed internal focus on profitability, suggesting a strengthening recovery.

NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMD
Read Intel's Price Spikes: Noise, or the First Notes of a Turnaround?
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June 13, 2025 5:32 AM ET

Fastenal Stock After Split: Poised for 5 More Years of Gains

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Fastenal has nearly doubled investors’ money over the past five years, and its fundamental strength positions the company for continued growth and future gains.

NASDAQ:FAST
Read Fastenal Stock After Split: Poised for 5 More Years of Gains
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June 12, 2025 9:31 AM ET

Betting on Disruption: Is Lemonade the Future of Insurance?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Lemonade's AI-driven model is fueling accelerating growth and forging a clear, data-driven path toward sustained profitability in the insurance industry.

NYSE:LMND
Read Betting on Disruption: Is Lemonade the Future of Insurance?