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Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek
About The Editor

Jessica Mitacek

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Market Analysis and Research

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Market analysis and research, technology, retail

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

Past Experience

Hedge funds, Private equity funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relations

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

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March 14, 2024 8:51 AM ET

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

Jessica Mitacek

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.

NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA
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March 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.

Jessica Mitacek

Wondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP.

NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHY
Read Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.
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February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ET

How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks

Jessica Mitacek

Blockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom.

NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COIN
Read How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks
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February 23, 2024 9:50 AM ET

How to invest in apparel stocks

Jessica Mitacek

If you’re interested in investing in clothing, consider investing in apparel stocks. Learn more about how to invest in apparel stocks with MarketBeat.

NYSE:ANFOTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:AEO
Read How to invest in apparel stocks
What are earnings reports? Learn more.
February 13, 2024 10:51 AM ET

What Are Earnings Reports?

Jessica Mitacek

Earnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.

NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEA
Read What Are Earnings Reports?
10 best sugar stocks to buy now
January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

Jessica Mitacek

No individual sugar-producing companies trade on major U.S. stock exchanges, so should you invest? Learn more about the best sugar stocks to buy on MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:KRFT)CNSX:AGRONYSE:AGRO
Read 10 best sugar stocks to buy now
Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital
January 19, 2024 9:42 AM ET

Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital

Jessica Mitacek

Day trading is the practice of buying and selling securities within a single day and exiting trades quickly. Learning day trading risk management is essential.

NYSE:GPSOTCMKTS:SEEK
Read Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital
Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Image of American plane
January 4, 2024 12:06 PM ET

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

Jessica Mitacek

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Here’s an analysis of the nation’s largest airline carrier to help you decide if American Airlines is a buy or sell.

NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:UALNYSE:DAL
Read Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?
Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Image of a bank manager rolling back the safe in a bank
December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

Jessica Mitacek

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVE
Read Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?
Young couple renovating a home; learn more about home improvement stocks to invest in with MarketBeat
December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

Jessica Mitacek

Are home improvement stocks the way forward? Learn more about whether or not home improvement stocks make sense for your portfolio with MarketBeat.

NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDNYSE:SHW
Read 3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio
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December 14, 2023 10:53 AM ET

What is consumer discretionary?

Jessica Mitacek

What is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.B
Read What is consumer discretionary?
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December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ET

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

Jessica Mitacek

What are the differences between an IRA, CD and money market account? Learn more about a IRA vs CD vs money market account with MarketBeat.

Read Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts
Nvida stock price outlook
November 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET

There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

Jessica Mitacek

NVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI
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August 29, 2023 10:25 AM ET

What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

Jessica Mitacek

Learn what the Consumer Price Index is, how it's calculated, and why it matters for inflation, cost of living, and economic health.

Read What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
Man forklift driver working in a warehouse: Best industrial REITs to buy now
July 28, 2023 8:30 AM ET

7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now

Jessica Mitacek

Industrial REITs focus on storage, logistics or other types of industrial applications. Learn more about investing in industrial REITs and the best to buy.

NYSE:CTSE:DIR.UNTSE:DIR
Read 7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now
Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
May 30, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities

Jessica Mitacek

One fascinating sector to invest in is the biotech sector which includes companies involved in the research and development of therapeutics and vaccines

NYSEARCA:SBIONASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:BMRN
Read Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
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May 10, 2023 9:38 AM ET

How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Jessica Mitacek

Investing in e-commerce involves exploring opportunities in online retail marketplaces and technologies to capitalize on the sector's continued growth.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CDNS
Read How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Latest Articles Reviewed by Jessica Mitacek

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July 31, 2025 6:01 AM ET

Spotify's Q2 Earnings Plunge: An Opportunity or Ominous Signal?

Leo Miller

Spotify is grappling with its Q2 results, which caused shares to drop 11%. But, detailed analysis indicates that the fall could be an opportunity for investors.

NYSE:SPOT
Read Spotify's Q2 Earnings Plunge: An Opportunity or Ominous Signal?
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July 31, 2025 5:08 AM ET

This Drone Stock Is on Sale Despite Big Army Contract

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A major U.S. Army contract and strong analyst ratings underpin the bull case for Red Cat stock, whose recent price dip presents a compelling opportunity.

NASDAQ:RCATNASDAQ:PLTR
Read This Drone Stock Is on Sale Despite Big Army Contract
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July 30, 2025 6:29 PM ET

Visa Beats Q3 Earnings Expectations, So Why Did the Market Panic?

Leo Miller

Despite beating forecasts, why did Visa's shares fall after its latest earnings? The firm sees big opportunities in Visa Direct and in a key crypto vertical.

NYSE:V
Read Visa Beats Q3 Earnings Expectations, So Why Did the Market Panic?
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July 30, 2025 5:19 PM ET

How Marvell Went From Short Target to Breakout Star

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Marvell's stock reversed its trend, climbing on an analyst note that validated its preliminary earnings report and its critical role in AI infrastructure.

NASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:MSFT
Read How Marvell Went From Short Target to Breakout Star
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July 30, 2025 1:12 PM ET

Why Lyft’s Stock Volume Just Spiked—Is an EV Partnership Near?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Unusually high trading volume in Lyft stock suggests investor speculation around a possible EV‑autonomy partnership and potential 30% upside.

NASDAQ:LCIDNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:LYFT
Read Why Lyft’s Stock Volume Just Spiked—Is an EV Partnership Near?
NVIDIA Sign
July 30, 2025 8:18 AM ET

NVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?

Sam Quirke

NVIDIA just flashed a rare sell signal after a 100% rally. But with strong fundamentals and analyst backing, the bulls may not be done just yet.

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read NVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?
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July 30, 2025 7:44 AM ET

Why Billions Are Flowing into IBIT, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust offers investors a simple and liquid path to Bitcoin exposure through a familiar, regulated ETF structure.

NASDAQ:IBITNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Why Billions Are Flowing into IBIT, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF
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July 30, 2025 7:27 AM ET

3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

Nathan Reiff

These three top-rated materials stocks—Agnico, Barrick, and Carpenter—are outperforming in 2025 and still have room to run, according to analysts.

NYSE:AEMNYSEARCA:XLBNYSE:B
Read 3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now
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July 30, 2025 6:18 AM ET

ChargePoint Recalibrates: What’s Really Under the Hood

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

ChargePoint is executing a focused strategy of growing high-value subscriptions and expanding in Europe to build a foundation for long-term profitability.

NYSE:CHPTOTCMKTS:BNPQY
Read ChargePoint Recalibrates: What’s Really Under the Hood
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July 27, 2025 9:27 AM ET

Retail’s Comeback: 3 High-ROIC Stocks That Could Outshine AI

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The retail sector's discount has made these three stocks stand out as potential compounders due to their high returns on capital and profitability.

NASDAQ:LULUNYSE:BBYNASDAQ:AMZN
Read Retail’s Comeback: 3 High-ROIC Stocks That Could Outshine AI
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July 25, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Why Freeport-McMoRan Stock May Hit a New High After Earnings Beat

Chris Markoch

FCX stock is gaining after a strong Q2 report, with bullish copper demand, solid financials, and a breakout pattern pointing toward all-time highs

NYSE:FCX
Read Why Freeport-McMoRan Stock May Hit a New High After Earnings Beat
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July 23, 2025 2:13 PM ET

Healthcare Stocks Hit Valuation Bottom, 3 Names to Rebound

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The entire healthcare sector has fallen into a deeply discounted valuation, creating opportunities for investors who hunt for value and upside

NYSE:PFENYSE:UNHNYSE:LLY
Read Healthcare Stocks Hit Valuation Bottom, 3 Names to Rebound
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July 23, 2025 11:31 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile: A New Asset Class Held Down by Outdated Models

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AST SpaceMobile's dual-use model, with commercial MNOs and a government contract, positions it as a new class of critical global infrastructure.

NASDAQ:ASTSNYSE:VZNYSE:T
Read AST SpaceMobile: A New Asset Class Held Down by Outdated Models
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July 23, 2025 8:12 AM ET

Intuitive Surgical Crushes Q2 Expectations, So Why No Rally?

Leo Miller

Robotics healthcare giant Intuitive Surgical handily beat expectations in Q2. Shares stayed flat; the bullish long-term outlook for this stock rides on.

NASDAQ:ISRG
Read Intuitive Surgical Crushes Q2 Expectations, So Why No Rally?
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July 22, 2025 2:04 PM ET

Why Lucid’s 36% Rally on Uber Deal Could Be a Game-Changer

Leo Miller

Lucid Group is back in the green in 2025 after announcing a huge new deal with Uber. What does the new autonomous vehicle partnership mean for both stocks?

NASDAQ:LCIDNYSE:UBER
Read Why Lucid’s 36% Rally on Uber Deal Could Be a Game-Changer
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July 21, 2025 3:03 PM ET

Domino’s Delivers Another Discounted Entry for Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza's share price pulled back into the buy zone following a solid but weaker-than-expected Q2 earnings report update.

NASDAQ:DPZ
Read Domino’s Delivers Another Discounted Entry for Income Investors
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July 21, 2025 7:59 AM ET

Is China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions Ease

Dan Schmidt

Trade 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:BIDU
Read Is China Investable Again? 2 Stocks Soaring as Tensions Ease
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July 21, 2025 6:06 AM ET

Iron Mountain Down 23% From Its 1-Year High—Is It Undervalued?

Jordan Chussler

The REIT is down 23% from its one-year high. According to its fundamentals and institutional ownership, the stock is worthy of your consideration.

NYSE:IRMNYSE:BLKNYSE:STT
Read Iron Mountain Down 23% From Its 1-Year High—Is It Undervalued?
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July 16, 2025 2:28 PM ET

This Fund Manager Says You Should Get Out of Tesla and Apple—Now

Brian O'Connell

Tech-focused mutual fund manager Vimal Patel suggests rotating out of Tesla and Apple and into Broadcom and Oracle instead. Here's why.

NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read This Fund Manager Says You Should Get Out of Tesla and Apple—Now
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July 16, 2025 7:46 AM ET

3 High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks With Explosive Upside

Nathan Reiff

Rezolve, Aurora, and Cybin are 2025's top growth stocks in AI, driverless trucks, and psychedelics, with huge upside potential and key catalysts unfolding.

NASDAQ:RZLVNYSE:CYBNNASDAQ:AUR
Read 3 High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks With Explosive Upside
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July 16, 2025 7:05 AM ET

3 Fast Food Stocks That Won’t Give You Indigestion Right Now

Brian O'Connell

These three fast-food companies (MCD, SHAK, WING) give investors a reason to load up their trays in anticipation of better times ahead in 2025.

NYSE:CMGNYSE:YUMNASDAQ:WING
Read 3 Fast Food Stocks That Won’t Give You Indigestion Right Now
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July 16, 2025 5:18 AM ET

Delta Air Lines Stock Rallies on New Guidance—Can It Keep Going?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Delta Air Lines jumps to outperform the S&P 500 and its peer group after a stellar financial quarter, filled with catalysts for the future.

NASDAQ:UALNASDAQ:AALNYSE:DAL
Read Delta Air Lines Stock Rallies on New Guidance—Can It Keep Going?
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July 15, 2025 2:27 PM ET

Goldman Spotlights These 3 Stocks in Its Bullish S&P 500 Outlook

Brian O'Connell

Goldman Sachs raised its year-end S&P 500 forecast and identified three stocks that are poised to outperform in the second half of 2025: KSS, NTLA, and GOGO.

NYSE:KSSNASDAQ:NTLANASDAQ:GOGO
Read Goldman Spotlights These 3 Stocks in Its Bullish S&P 500 Outlook
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July 15, 2025 7:09 AM ET

Shield Your Portfolio From Aug. 1 Tariffs With This Low-Vol ETF

Jordan Chussler

With tariffs set to return on Aug. 1, volatility could again shock the market. The SPLV offers investors a safe haven without having to flee equities.

NYSEARCA:SPLVNYSE:KONASDAQ:EVRG
Read Shield Your Portfolio From Aug. 1 Tariffs With This Low-Vol ETF

Reports by Jessica Mitacek

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