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Jessica Mitacek, Managing Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek
About The Editor

Jessica Mitacek

Managing Editor & Contributing Author

Managing Editor

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been a managing editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Jessica curates and edits stock market content designed to help individual investors make smart investment decisions. She works closely with talented freelance writers to create clear, accurate, and actionable articles that align with MarketBeat's editorial standards.

Her typical day involves collaborating with freelance writers and MarketBeat developers to optimize content for SEO and user engagement. She manages the publishing calendar, fact-checks key data points, and monitors breaking news to prioritize coverage.

Before joining MarketBeat, Jessica spent nearly a decade in marketing and investor relations at hedge funds and private equity firms in the New York City area. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Jess attended the University of Vermont, where she graduated with degrees in English and Spanish and a minor in Sociology. She also studied abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. Two years ago, she returned to her hometown with her husband and two kids. 

A true adventurer, Jessica has visited 21 countries and 41 states, always seeking new experiences. Outside of work, Jessica loves writing, reading, going on adventures, sipping strong coffee, snapping photos, and soaking up time with her family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

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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

NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL
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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.

NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHY
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February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ET

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

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What Are Earnings Reports?

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January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

NASDAQ:KRFT)CNSX:AGRONYSE:AGRO
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January 19, 2024 9:42 AM ET

Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital

NYSE:GPSOTCMKTS:SEEK
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Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:UALNYSE:DAL
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December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVE
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December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

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December 14, 2023 10:53 AM ET

What is consumer discretionary?

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.B
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December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ET

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

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November 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:NVDA
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What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

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July 28, 2023 8:30 AM ET

7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now

NYSE:CTSE:DIR.UNTSE:DIR
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Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
May 30, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities

NYSEARCA:SBIONASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:BMRN
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May 10, 2023 9:38 AM ET

How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CDNS
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October 9, 2025 7:22 AM ET

Trump’s Metals Bet Sends Rare Earth Stocks Soaring—Is USAR Next?

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October 8, 2025 4:14 PM ET

Lowe’s vs. Home Depot: Which Benefits More From Lower Rates?

NYSE:LOWNYSE:HD
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This Insider Just Made a Massive Bet on Transocean's Comeback

NYSE:RIG
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Treat Your Portfolio With These 3 Spooky Season Stocks

NYSE:WMTNASDAQ:HASNYSE:TR
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Trump’s Drug Price Cuts: Boom or Bust for These 3 Pharma Giants

NYSE:LLYNYSE:JNJNYSE:PFE
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3 Fintech Stocks That Are Set to Rise as Rates Fall

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Forget Airlines—These Trucking Stocks Are Shifting Into High Gear

NYSE:RXONASDAQ:SAIANASDAQ:JBHT
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October 3, 2025 1:02 PM ET

Robinhood Up 12%—Could Prediction Markets Be Its Secret Weapon?

NASDAQ:HOODNYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNG
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October 3, 2025 8:08 AM ET

Is Sandisk Still a Buy After 118% AI-Fueled Surge?

NASDAQ:SNDK
Read Is Sandisk Still a Buy After 118% AI-Fueled Surge?
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Is BigBear.ai the Next Palantir?

NASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:BBAI
Read Is BigBear.ai the Next Palantir?
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October 2, 2025 8:03 AM ET

Oil Set to Rebound? 3 Stocks That Win if Crude Climbs

NYSE:XOMNYSE:CVXNYSE:SLB
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Why a $4.5 Billion Smart Debt Move Is Fueling Dell’s AI Ambitions

NYSE:DELL
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Why Affirm Could Be the Next Big Winner in Rate-Cut Rally

NASDAQ:AFRM
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September 26, 2025 5:49 AM ET

Is Richtech Robotics the Next Big Name in Automation?

NASDAQ:RRNYSE:AN
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Why Traders Are Doubling Down on SoundHound Stock After Big Rally

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September 25, 2025 7:12 AM ET

Spotify Could Surge Higher—Here’s the Hidden Earnings Signal

NYSE:SPOT
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September 25, 2025 6:32 AM ET

Intel + NVIDIA: The Unexpected AI Alliance Shaking Wall Street

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NuScale Power: The SMR Stock at the Heart of the AI Energy Boom

NYSE:SMR
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September 24, 2025 1:11 PM ET

Ford Set to Outpace GM With Tariff Tailwinds and EPS Momentum

NYSE:GMNASDAQ:TSLANYSE:F
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September 24, 2025 12:05 PM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch After the Fed’s Rate Cuts

NASDAQ:INVENASDAQ:IMMRNYSE:EBS
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September 24, 2025 6:14 AM ET

AutoZone Pulls Into a Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

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September 22, 2025 4:27 PM ET

How The Weak Dollar Is Fueling These Global Stock Surges

NYSE:NUNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:HOOD
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Why Robinhood Stock Is Soaring—and What Comes Next

NASDAQ:HOOD
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September 21, 2025 11:43 AM ET

3 Overlooked Value Stocks Set to Surge as Rates Drop

NYSE:CMGNYSE:UPSNYSE:CAVA
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