Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Jessica MitacekAssociate Editor & Contributing AuthorMarket Analysis and ResearchExperienceJessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseMarket analysis and research, technology, retailEducationBachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of VermontPast ExperienceHedge funds, Private equity funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relationsLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Jessica MitacekMarch 14, 2024 8:51 AM ETMastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIAJessica MitacekWhat is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPLRead Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIAMarch 7, 2024 10:00 AM ETHere's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.Jessica MitacekWondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP. NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHYRead Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ETHow to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain StocksJessica MitacekBlockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom. NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COINRead How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain StocksFebruary 23, 2024 9:50 AM ETHow to invest in apparel stocksJessica MitacekIf 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:AEORead How to invest in apparel stocksFebruary 13, 2024 10:51 AM ETWhat Are Earnings Reports?Jessica MitacekEarnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEARead What Are Earnings Reports?January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET10 best sugar stocks to buy nowJessica MitacekNo 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:AGRORead 10 best sugar stocks to buy nowJanuary 19, 2024 9:42 AM ETDay trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital Jessica MitacekDay 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:SEEKRead Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital January 4, 2024 12:06 PM ETIs American Airlines a good stock to buy? Jessica MitacekIs 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:DALRead Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ETDo bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?Jessica MitacekRising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVERead Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolioJessica MitacekAre 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:SHWRead 3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolioDecember 14, 2023 10:53 AM ETWhat is consumer discretionary?Jessica MitacekWhat is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.BRead What is consumer discretionary?December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ETComparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accountsJessica MitacekWhat 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 accountsNovember 6, 2023 9:15 AM ETThere’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AIJessica MitacekNVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.NASDAQ:NVDARead There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AIAugust 29, 2023 10:25 AM ETWhat Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?Jessica MitacekLearn 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)?July 28, 2023 8:30 AM ET7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now Jessica MitacekIndustrial 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:DIRRead 7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now May 30, 2023 11:00 PM ETTop Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation OpportunitiesJessica MitacekOne fascinating sector to invest in is the biotech sector which includes companies involved in the research and development of therapeutics and vaccinesNYSEARCA:SBIONASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:BMRNRead Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation OpportunitiesMay 10, 2023 9:38 AM ETHow to Invest in E-Commerce: A GuideJessica MitacekInvesting in e-commerce involves exploring opportunities in online retail marketplaces and technologies to capitalize on the sector's continued growth.NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CDNSRead How to Invest in E-Commerce: A GuideLatest Articles Reviewed by Jessica MitacekMay 15, 2025 6:47 AM ETKeep Your EYE on This Stock, It Just Got a Rare Double UpgradeSam QuirkeNational Vision is up more than 40% after strong earnings and a rare double upgrade. A breakout is underway with even more upside likely in the near-term.NASDAQ:EYERead Keep Your EYE on This Stock, It Just Got a Rare Double UpgradeMay 15, 2025 5:54 AM ETBig Dippers: 3 Stocks Near 1-Year Lows That Could Surge in 2025Nathan ReiffCCOI, AESI, and REGN are near one-year lows but remain favored by analysts; watch these stocks for future growth potential.NASDAQ:CCOINYSE:AESINASDAQ:REGNRead Big Dippers: 3 Stocks Near 1-Year Lows That Could Surge in 2025May 15, 2025 5:50 AM ETBlade Mobility Stock Soars—Is This SPAC Finally Taking Off?Chris MarkochBLDE stock surged over 18% after a strong earnings report; as demand for more choices in the air mobility segment arise, Blade stock may be ready to fly.NASDAQ:BLDENYSE:JOBYNYSE:ACHRRead Blade Mobility Stock Soars—Is This SPAC Finally Taking Off?May 14, 2025 5:39 AM ETJoby Just Flew Two Aircraft at Once—Here’s Why It MattersJeffrey Neal JohnsonJoby Aviation's simultaneous dual aircraft flights signal accelerating operational capabilities and test program maturity vital for FAA certification. NYSE:JOBYNYSE:TMRead Joby Just Flew Two Aircraft at Once—Here’s Why It MattersMay 13, 2025 9:43 AM ETeBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?Ryan HassoneBay is outperforming the market in 2025, up nearly 12% year-to-date, and is just 3% below a key breakout level that could spark a move to fresh all-time highs.NASDAQ:EBAYRead eBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?May 13, 2025 8:57 AM ETQualcomm Is 5x Cheaper Than AMD, But Won’t Be for LongSam QuirkeWith a P/E of just 15 and a ton of bullish analyst support, Qualcomm may just be the best-kept secret in the chip space.NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:QCOMRead Qualcomm Is 5x Cheaper Than AMD, But Won’t Be for LongMay 13, 2025 6:44 AM ETWhy SoundHound’s Growth and Zero Debt Are a Bullish SignalThomas HughesSoundhound is accelerating hypergrowth in 2025 and is on track to reach profits within two to three years, setting its stock up to rebound. NYSE:CMGNASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:SOUNRead Why SoundHound’s Growth and Zero Debt Are a Bullish SignalMay 13, 2025 6:10 AM ETBest Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2025Dan SchmidtDiscover the best biotech stocks of 2025, including top performers like Vertex and Regeneron, driven by clinical breakthroughs and strong investor momentum.NASDAQ:AKRONASDAQ:REGNNASDAQ:VRTXRead Best Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2025May 13, 2025 5:25 AM ET3 Alternative Asset Managers Are Raising Dividends by 5% to 25%Leo MillerAlternative asset managers are injecting more income into the pockets of their shareholders as alternative assets become an increasingly popular space.NYSE:OWLNYSE:APONYSE:KKRRead 3 Alternative Asset Managers Are Raising Dividends by 5% to 25%May 9, 2025 9:27 AM ETGoogle Is Betting Big on Nuclear Reactors—Should You?Dan SchmidtGoogle has joined Amazon and Microsoft in announcing nuclear power partnerships—is this the next big trend in energy investing? Read on to learn more.NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFTRead Google Is Betting Big on Nuclear Reactors—Should You?April 30, 2025 5:35 AM ETWhat Are Large-Cap Stocks?Sarah HornthLearn what large-cap stocks are, how they’re defined, and why they play a crucial role in market stability and investment portfolios.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:JNJNASDAQ:MSFTRead What Are Large-Cap Stocks?April 30, 2025 5:03 AM ETWhat Is the Dow Jones? How It Works and Why It MattersDan SchmidtLearn what the Dow Jones Industrial Average is, how it works, and why it matters to investors and the economy. A beginner-friendly guide to the DJIA.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:GENASDAQ:INTCRead What Is the Dow Jones? How It Works and Why It MattersApril 29, 2025 6:07 AM ETWhat Is the New York Stock Exchange? Sarah HorvathLearn how the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) works, why it matters, and how to invest in stocks listed on the world’s most influential exchange.Read What Is the New York Stock Exchange? April 29, 2025 5:23 AM ETShould You Ditch Index Funds? Why High-Yield ETFs Might Be BetterDan SchmidtAre index funds the best option for your portfolio? Learn whether high-yield ETFs offer better returns, higher dividends, and stronger diversification.NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACRead Should You Ditch Index Funds? Why High-Yield ETFs Might Be BetterApril 28, 2025 10:23 AM ETBest Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarChris MarkochDiscover top defense stocks for 2025—Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Axon—backed by rising government spending and national modernization efforts.NASDAQ:AXONNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOCRead Best Defense Stocks in 2025... So FarApril 28, 2025 6:09 AM ETThese 3 ETFs Let You Hold Real Gold Without the VaultNathan ReiffCapitalize on the rally in gold prices without having to deal with storing your own bullion by investing in one of these physical gold ETFs.ASX:BARNYSEARCA:AAAUNYSEARCA:BARRead These 3 ETFs Let You Hold Real Gold Without the VaultApril 25, 2025 5:45 AM ETThe 6 Best Energy Stocks to Buy NowDan SchmidtDiscover the best-performing energy stocks in 2025 so far - from coal to renewables - and which companies are leading the sector right now.NYSE:BEPNYSE:CTRANYSE:GEVRead The 6 Best Energy Stocks to Buy NowApril 24, 2025 10:10 AM ETWhy Smart Investors Don’t Panic in Election SeasonSarah HorvathDoes the election affect the stock market? Historic returns analyzed by presidency might surprise you. Learn more about when to invest with our election guide.NYSEARCA:XLENYSEARCA:ECLNNYSE:GSRead Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic in Election SeasonApril 23, 2025 9:39 AM ETS&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?Jea YuThe 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:WMTRead S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Flashed Death Crosses—Should You Worry?April 23, 2025 5:30 AM ETDown Over 50%—Are These 2 Chip Stocks the Next NVIDIA?Leo MillerThese two chip stocks have gotten completely crushed, down over 50% from 52-week highs. Long-term tailwinds and low valuations make them enticing.NASDAQ:ONNASDAQ:SMTCRead Down Over 50%—Are These 2 Chip Stocks the Next NVIDIA?April 22, 2025 10:57 AM ETHow to Invest in Micro-Cap Stocks Like a ProDan SchmidtLearn how to invest in micro-cap stocks, the market’s most volatile equities. Discover their risks, rewards, and top strategies for smart investing.Read How to Invest in Micro-Cap Stocks Like a ProApril 21, 2025 10:25 AM ETAST SpaceMobile: 5 Reasons to Buy This Tiny Trailblazer StockJea YuAST 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:GOOGRead AST SpaceMobile: 5 Reasons to Buy This Tiny Trailblazer StockApril 21, 2025 9:19 AM ETIs Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are BuyingRyan HassonDespite challenges and a sharp decline in stock value, Alphabet’s strong fundamentals and historically low valuation present a compelling long-term opportunity.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are BuyingApril 21, 2025 9:02 AM ETCan Disney’s Entertainment Division Overtake Its Theme Parks?Jea YuDisney’s Entertainment segment is growing profits fast. 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